Notable
Program seeks to address nutritional deficiencies among students, enhance attendance rates, instill healthy eating habit
Wickremesinghe noted that approximately 30 to 40 out of every 100 doctors or nurses trained in the country opt to leave
In South Asia region, we are one of the countries with the highest diabetic population, Minister Ramesh Pathirana said
Also the number of professionals leaving has reduced.
"to introduce new vaccines, to improve vaccine access, strengthen supply chains, and further improve public health servi
GP Certified label guarantees that packaging meets standards across 3 areas: safety, quality, and sustainability
Sri Lanka has seen a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths since early this month
Covid-19 confirmed cases and deaths are on the rise since early this month, official data show
Cases have increased to 16,000 cases from 3040 cases a month ago and cases have been reported from 75 countries
Covid on the rise after Sri Lanka removed mandatory face mask amid heavily crown in public transport
The newly emerged variant has been classified as the “worst version of the virus we’ve seen."
Many people have called all the citizens to join the Saturday protest in Colombo
“We were promised fuel last Friday, but we didn’t get it. At this point. we don’t even have fuel to report to work...
Minister strongly denies claims of acute drug shortage.
Sri Lanka had to close down the country many times to prevent Covid-19 spreading
Only a fraction of ITUKAMA fund has been used so far.
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| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
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| 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 | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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Earlier two consignments of medicine were donated by India and France.
Sri Lanka's pharmaceuticals suppliers are hit by payment delays and are also facing regulatory delays
France has gifted Sri Lanka anesthetics and respiratory medications worth 300,000 Euros
"We are unable to support the dengue prevention programs that are being implemented by the authorities"
Sri Lanka facing two key drug shortage which are needed for heart patients and anti-rabies vaccine
Pharma companies who paid in dollars were badly hit after the rupee depreciation
It will be mandatory for people over 60 years of age and will be optional for people between 20 to 60 years.
Data show dengue patients on the rise amid health authorities struggle to control dengue mosquito
Already doctors individually and collectively have appealed from donors and Sri Lankan expatriates to send drugs
Wijewantha refused to divulge the recommended rate of increase.
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