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Top defence officials of the two South Asian nations are meeting for three-day defence dialogue
The FTA talks between the two countries have stalled since 2018
44 diplomats from Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, the Netherlands, India, Myanmar, Palestine, France, New Zealand
Israeli tourists are on the rise since the latest conflict started in October 2023
The two leaders engaged in "a cordial discussion", the PMD said.
Viksit Bharat Run 2025 celebrating service, partnership, and India–Sri Lanka friendship
"Just as you expected us to show concern for your concerns, we expect you to show concern for our concerns."
New High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha presents credentials
Will participate in events to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK
Smith will be in Sri Lanka December 11-15 to discuss minority rights.
Sri Lanka permitted two Chinese research ships with 14 months amid Indian security concerns
Six Sri Lankan artefacts have been returned by the Netherlands, and are on display at the National Museum
Modi said that it was “wonderful to connect and discuss various issues” with Wickremesinghe.
November 29 is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a UN-organized observance.
"Only 14 percent of Grade 3 students reached all essential learning competencies in literacy."
China is also prioritising the extension of a China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to the island nation, according to Yiqin.
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
President Wickremesinghe and Maldivian president Dr Muizzu engaged in bilateral discussions
"Over 200,000 Sri Lankan children will benefit from the funds."
This is the third UN bodies or committee that Sri Lanka was elected to over the past few months.
Foreign Ministry spokesman said he is unaware of a request by China
Two Sri Lankans have been killed since the conflict started on Oct 7
Phase 3 is nearing completion, with some 3,700 out of 4,000 already handed over to beneficiaries, she said.
India reemphasizes it commitment to IOTs in Sri Lanka.
With the latest expansion, SBI will have seven branches in Sri Lanka
Bjerde’s trip included visits to World Bank-supported projects in the Northern and North Central Provinces.
She will open two new State Bank of India branches in Jaffna and Trincomalee
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