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Govt to allow price hike, says Health Minister
A 225,000 dollar contract to procure 6,000 pre-filled syringes
Russian delegation expects to meet Sri Lanka's Health, Foreign Ministers
"Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central
Space has transitioned into a prime target for advanced threat actors
Gen Z is not only using AI as a practical tool. Nearly a third of APAC Gen Z respondents say they use AI as a friend
Institution with the necessary powers to enable the smooth implementation of digital transformation projects
“A WHO-led systematic scoping review suggests that video gameplay may be a common source of unsafe listening
The summit, scheduled for September, seeks to harness diplomatic network strength
China's move comes after US funding cut for climate change, Indian Adani's withdrawal
ADB report recommends that governments in developing Asia and the Pacific adopt national digital strategies
Chinese Ambassador has responded positively to Sri Lanka's requests
Education is critical to change the future for young girls, while empowering both boys and girls to understand consent
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Sri Lanka gets $1.1mn to establish framework for comprehensive plastic waste management in 7 local authorities
Looming concerns posed by economic downturns and rising poverty, call for policies to safeguard maternal nutrition.
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
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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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"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 remains at the forefront of best practices, UNICEF said.
50 percent of Sri Lanka’s population does not brush their teeth twice a day, he said.
Acted swiftly to fortify systems, isolate the affected components, and engage cybersecurity experts
Several species corals have established themselves at the port
Expedition to document current state of numerous shipwrecks lying beneath the waves off Colombo,
“At the current rate, it would take 134 years to achieve full gender equality,” Marc André Franche said.
By logging in to Teams with a Skype account, chats and contacts will automatically appear
"We will take legal action under the Forrest Ordinance
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