Sri Lanka’s population dynamics at risk, Registrar General’s Department warns
Sri Lanka has shown a significant drop in annual birth rate while the number of annual deaths has increased since 2020, the Registrar General’s Department revealed. MORE..
- Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces today
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- Former President Maithripala denies rumors of relocating to South Korea
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- Sri Lanka’s population dynamics at risk, Registrar General’s Department warns
- Heavy showers of above 100mm expected tomorrow
- Police arrest scores of pro-Palestinian protesters on US university campuses
- EPF interest rates to be increased to 13%
- Mahinda Siriwardene granted service extension as Finance Secretary
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Mahinda Siriwardene granted service extension as Finance Secretary
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Police arrest scores of pro-Palestinian protesters on US university campuses
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‘Economy has stabilized, growth is now emerging’ - Semasinghe
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that Sri Lanka’s economy has been stabilized with the continuous appreciation of Sri Lankan Rupee, and the growth is now emerging. MORE..
Former President Maithripala denies rumors of relocating to South Korea
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Committee submits recommendations to expedite disciplinary inquiries of police officers to IGP
The committee tasked with addressing administrative issues within Sri Lanka Police, including the delays in disciplinary inquiries, has submitted its report to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces today
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20 Cambodian soldiers killed in an ammunition explosion at a military base
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‘If we desire a competitive economy, we must embrace competition’ - President
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Indian govt allows 99.5k MT of onion exports to 6 countries including Sri Lanka
The Indian Government on Saturday said it has allowed exports of 99,500 tonnes of onions, mainly sourced from Maharashtra, to six neighbouring countries despite the ban on shipments. MORE..
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Decision on removing salary disparities of university non-academic staff
The Ministry of Education says that the cabinet memorandum submitted regarding the removal of salary disparities and allowances of the non-academic staff of state universities will be submitted to the ministerial sub-committee. MORE..
US - Sri Lanka bilateral naval exercises conclude on successful note
The Mini Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) bilateral exercise 2024 between the United States Pacific Fleet and the Sri Lanka Navy came to a successful end on Friday (26). MORE..
Indian high commissioner meets with Basil
High Commissioner Santosh Jha met with the founder of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa on Friday (26). MORE..
Mahinda Siriwardene granted service extension as Finance Secretary
The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Mahinda Siriwardene has been granted a service extension of one year. MORE..
EPF interest rates to be increased to 13%
Steps are being taken to increase the interest rate of the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) from the existing 9% to 13% with effect from 2023, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said. MORE..
Police arrest scores of pro-Palestinian protesters on US university campuses
Pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on a handful of U.S. university campuses on Saturday, as activists vowed to keep up the movement seeking a ceasefire in Israel’s war with Hamas among other demands. MORE..
Heavy showers of above 100mm expected tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology says that the Intertropical Convergence Zone, where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge, is affecting the island’s weather conditions. MORE..
‘Economy has stabilized, growth is now emerging’ - Semasinghe
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that Sri Lanka’s economy has been stabilized with the continuous appreciation of Sri Lankan Rupee, and the growth is now emerging. MORE..
Former President Maithripala denies rumors of relocating to South Korea
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has dismissed recent reports claiming that he is moving to South Korea, asserting that he has no such plans to relocate to any other country. MORE..
Committee submits recommendations to expedite disciplinary inquiries of police officers to IGP
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Fairly heavy showers expected in several provinces today
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20 Cambodian soldiers killed in an ammunition explosion at a military base
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Exchange Rates
Country |
Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
291.8770 | 301.2928 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
363.4104 | 378.1506 |
Europe
Euro |
311.2527 | 324.7033 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
316.9566 | 332.6840 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
212.3384 | 221.8611 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
188.3555 | 198.4031 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
212.8321 | 223.0087 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8673 | 1.9455 |
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Currency |
Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 788.2519 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 965.5677 |
Oman
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Rial | 771.8823 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 81.4703 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 79.2308 |
UAE
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Dirham | 80.9069 |
