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Sri Lanka exporters increase apparel shipment to EU, other markets as US dips: JAAF

We are encouraged by the momentum, particularly in emerging and EU markets

June 29, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan chief says latest A330 under “favourable terms” from Carlyle

SriLankan chief declines to comment on lease amount for the new A330 Airbus

June 4, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Foreign Minister to attend Pope Francis’s Funeral Mass

The Pope's funeral is on Saturday April 26

April 25, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka NDB Bank net up after debt restructuring 

Impairment reversal, higher net interest incomes help NDP to post higher profits

February 20, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 323.70/324.00 on Wednesday, bond yields down

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.70/324.00 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were down

October 4, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka Supreme Court to hear case against pardoning Gnanasara Thero

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court gave leave to proceed on a case filed against a presidential pardon given to Gnanasara Thero

Apsara Rodrigo
October 4, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka domestic air travel a must for tourism: minister

If Sri Lanka is to attract high-end tourism, domestic air transportation has to be developed, tourism minister says.

October 4, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s rupee opens at 323.60/75 to US dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.60/75 to the US dollar on Wednesday

October 4, 2023 1 min read

USAID, Sri Lanka unveil energy efficiency tracking platform

USAID partners with Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority to introduce platform to benchmark energy efficiency

October 3, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s stocks close down on Tuesday, amid uncertainty

The ASPI fell to a 2-month low today

October 3, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s rupee closes at 323.70/324.00 on Tuesday

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.70/324.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said.

October 3, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to release fish fry into reservoirs

Sri Lanka to release 100mn fish fry, 50mn juvenile freshwater shrimp into reservoirs to increase freshwater fish

Apsara Rodrigo
October 3, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to promote electric vehicles among ministry officials

Exhibition of electric vehicles produced by local designers, to promote electric vehicle use among ministry officials

October 3, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s stocks close down on Monday

Sri Lanka’s stocks close down after IMF report highlights persistent issues.

October 2, 2023 1 min read
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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
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UAE Dirham 90.3209 90.0766
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Turnover Rs 1457.79 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
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
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Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
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Sri Lanka to stop emergency procurement of drugs

Sri Lanka stops emergency procurement of drugs, Bangladesh to help with medicine shortage: Minister

Apsara Rodrigo
October 2, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s rupee closes at 324.00/324.25 to the US dollar on Monday

Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 324.00/324.25 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said.

October 2, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka minister askes youth to join Customs, help increase State revenue

A gazette announced the hiring of 138 Assistant Superintendents of Customs and 45 Inspectors of Customs.

October 2, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s stocks open sluggishly Monday morning

Sri Lanka shares were trading slow on Monday morning after the long weekend.

October 2, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s rupee opens at 323.50/324.50 to US dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.50/324.50 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said.

October 2, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s stocks up on Wednesday due to speculation

Sri Lanka shares were up at close of trading on Wednesday ahead of the four-day weekend and due to speculative activity

September 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka Customs confiscates smuggled gold

Sri Lanka Customs confiscated 30 gold biscuits and 6 kilos of gold jewelry worth 123 million rupees this week.

Apsara Rodrigo
September 27, 2023 1 min read

US and Sri Lanka launch influencer campaign to boost tourism

USAID and Sri Lankan Tourism Alliance launch social media influencer campaign to boost country's global tourism brand

September 27, 2023 1 min read

ADB-funded Sri Lanka railways squatter relocation project 45 pct complete

Project to relocate squatters living on Sri Lanka Railways lands along Kelanivalley line, and improve railway efficiency

Nethmi Rajawasam
September 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's sex workers face false charges: Women’s collective

Sex workers face fundamental rights violations including unlawful detention and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment

Apsara Rodrigo
September 27, 2023 2 min read
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