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NMRA plans to launch app to check drug prices
Through FAO, the funding will help with prevention and control of invasive alien species for enhanced biosecurity
The lab is fully equipped to evaluate common plastic types like PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, and PS in various forms
In 2025, Asia and the Pacific experienced a series of weather and health crises that took a heavy toll on human lives
"We have to limit water supply now to avoid a worst case scenario."
Competition showcased undergrad students' solutions to waste problems
The governments of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are leading in terms of Ocean Health
Though eradicated, measles has reemerged in Sri Lanka last year
India leads tourists numbers in Sri Lanka's peak season
This allows the use of electronic documents and reports when obtaining government services
Implications of surveillance practices are pertinent, as Sri Lanka is in the process of implementing SL-UID program
This will remove existing barriers to taking immediate action to prevent unauthorized constructions
Stock of 24 essential drugs sufficient for 3 months of Sri Lanka’s requirements
Involving the DMC, TRC and service providers including SLT Mobitel, Hutch, Dialog and Airtel.
Suwa Seriya ambulance service to offer more advanced pre-hospital care from Tuesday, Universal Health Coverage Day
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| US Dollar | 332.5018 | 332.3603 |
| UK Pound | 440.0661 | 440.9424 |
| Euro | 367.7137 | 368.4879 |
| Yen | 2.0793 | 2.0805 |
| Aus Dollar | 226.4670 | 227.4342 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.5357 | 3.5474 |
| Korean Won | 0.2494 | 0.2492 |
| Oman Rial | 863.5962 | 863.2287 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5939 | 88.5586 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.5259 | 90.4874 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,293.72 | -1.13% |
| CSE All Share | 22,024.18 | -0.60% |
| Turnover Rs | 3232.70 million | 2975.05 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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Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee recommends lunch sheet ban after grace period of 6 months
Procurement for 1.4 million syringes used in the treatment of heart patients.
The program aligns with the bank’s ambition to provide $100 billion in climate financing
Police, judiciary and legislators have failed Sri Lanka's women and children
Health sector is to receive financial and technical support from the World Health Organization
Gates expressed the commitment of the BMGF to support Sri Lanka in building a robust and climate-resilient nation.
Says Sri Lanka sees many impacts of climate change now
Thriposha supplement from next week, after amending permissible levels of aflatoxins in its ingredients
Compared to 2021, there was a 48 percent increase in the number of people living with HIV in this country in 2022.
Laws being amended so addicts can refer themselves for rehabilitation through police, hospitals
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