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CBSL issues average rates of foreign currencies for Telegraphic Transfers
LocalLOCAL

CBSL issues average rates of foreign currencies for Telegraphic Transfers

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued the average rates of foreign currencies quoted by commercial banks in Colombo…

byP C James22/10/2021
Doing the right thing is a challenge – President
LOCALLocal

Doing the right thing is a challenge – President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had emphasized that doing what’s right is a grave challenge and added that despite the magnitude of…

byP C James22/10/2021
NO Fuel Price Hike & NO Fuel Shortage, assures Gammanpila
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NO Fuel Price Hike & NO Fuel Shortage, assures Gammanpila

Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said that there is no plan to hike fuel prices in the country. Speaking…

byP C James22/10/2021
Avoid gatherings as COVID could spread again, warn Health Officials
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Avoid gatherings as COVID could spread again, warn Health Officials

The Ministry of Health says there is a risk of resurgence in the spread of the COVID-19 virus once again.…

byP C James22/10/2021
Health Ministry issues tough warning on restrictions
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Health Ministry issues tough warning on restrictions

Quarantine restrictions will have to be reimposed if there is a spike in Covid cases due to the irresponsible behaviour…

byP C James21/10/2021
‘Killi’ Rajamahendran: One of a kind
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‘Killi’ Rajamahendran: One of a kind

BY FARAZ SHAUKETALY The passing away of one of the last of Sri Lanka’s ‘Big Men’ drew immediate concern as…

byP C James21/10/202127/12/2021
US$ 3.6 billion credit facility from Oman : Minister reveals details
LOCALLocalWORLD

US$ 3.6 billion credit facility from Oman : Minister reveals details

Sri Lanka is set to sign an agreement with Oman for a US $. 3.6 billion credit facility to purchase…

byP C James21/10/2021
Thissa Kuttiarachchi calls for probe on SLFP
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Thissa Kuttiarachchi calls for probe on SLFP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Thissa Kuttiarachchi has called for an immediate disciplinary inquiry on Sri Lanka Freedom Party members.…

byP C James21/10/2021
Gazette on banning chemical fertilizer was wrong : Agriculture Secretary
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Gazette on banning chemical fertilizer was wrong : Agriculture Secretary

The Gazette notification on the ban imposed on the use of chemical fertilizers was issued on wrong instructions, Secretary to…

byP C James20/10/2021
Employee demands Rs.1bn damages from Fonterra Brands Lanka
LocalLOCAL

Employee demands Rs.1bn damages from Fonterra Brands Lanka

An employee attached to Fonterra Brands Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. has sent a Letter of Demand to the company claiming Rs.1000…

byP C James20/10/2021

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