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Depreciation of the Rupee during President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s 9 years was only 2.8% per year: the lowest by far,  after the liberalisation of the Economy in 1977!
LOCALMain Story

Depreciation of the Rupee during President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s 9 years was only 2.8% per year: the lowest by far, after the liberalisation of the Economy in 1977!

by Ajith Nivard Cabraal Former Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka   The Rupee depreciated by Rs.29 from 2005 to…

byFaraz Shauketaly27/09/2018
Mangala musters patriotism
BUSINESSMain Story

Mangala musters patriotism

Calls for limitation on import of vehicles, luxury items to ease pressure on currency  Asks people to buy local; export more…

byFaraz Shauketaly26/09/201826/09/2018
Mahendran was involved in Singapore FTA
LOCALMain Story

Mahendran was involved in Singapore FTA

A forum organised by the Professionals Association of Sri Lanka on the Sri Lanka – Singapore Free trade agreement was…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/09/2018
Violating MP’s Code of Conduct – Wimal and Prasanna suspended
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Violating MP’s Code of Conduct – Wimal and Prasanna suspended

Leader of the National Freedom Front and United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa and his UPFA colleague MP…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/09/2018
Basil’s petition to be considered on Dec. 13
LOCALMain Story

Basil’s petition to be considered on Dec. 13

The petition filed by former Minister Basil Rajapaksa seeking an order to transfer a case filed against him, which is…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/09/2018
Sri Lankan government spends over Rs. 13.5 billion for drought relief
LOCALMain Story

Sri Lankan government spends over Rs. 13.5 billion for drought relief

The Sri Lankan government more than Rs. 13.5 billion to provide relief to drought-stricken people, Minister of Disaster Management Duminda…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/09/201821/09/2018
Appropriation Bill approved by Cabinet
LOCALMain Story

Appropriation Bill approved by Cabinet

By Chathuri Dissanayake Government this week approved the Appropriation Bill proposed by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera, to be presented in…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/09/2018
Economy recovers to 3.7% growth
BUSINESSMain Story

Economy recovers to 3.7% growth

2018 second quarter performance better than 3% growth a year earlier and slightly above 3.5% gain achieved in 1Q Agriculture…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/09/2018
Mahinda Rajapaksa Checkmate by India?
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Mahinda Rajapaksa Checkmate by India?

byFaraz Shauketaly18/09/2018
President explains his decision to recall entire staff of Sri Lankan Embassy in Austria
LOCALMain Story

President explains his decision to recall entire staff of Sri Lankan Embassy in Austria

President Sirisena confirming that he recalled the entire staff of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Austria including its Ambassador said…

byFaraz Shauketaly18/09/2018

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