Rupee appreciates after almost a year into free float
Sri Lankan rupee appreciated yesterday on improved sentiments over the current and future foreign exchange
SL to have nuclear power plant soon: Atomic Energy Board Chairman
The Cabinet approved signing the international conventions relating to generating electricity using nuclear power as it was a reliable, low-carbon base load source of electricity to complement renewable energy sources in the future, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLARB) Chairman Professor S.R. D. Rosa said.
Countrywide trade union action to kick off tomorrow against govt.
A number of professional trade unions from the essential services sector, including power, petroleum, water, ports, teachers, university lecturers, and banks, assured that they will engage in a countrywide one-day strike tomorrow, Trade Union Alliance Convener Ranjan Jayalal said.
AKD refuses allegations on election campaign cost; says never spent lavishly
Responding to allegations that the National People's Power (NPP) was spending colossal amounts of money for the election campaign, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today they never spent lavishly on the election campaign like other parties.
Opposition MPs call for resolution to allocate funds for LG polls
A group of Opposition members including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, Dallas Alahaperuma, Professor G. L. Peiris and Dilan Perera who had met the Speaker today had proposed that Parliament should immediately allocate funds for the local government elections through a special resolution.
Parliament should allocate funds for LG polls through a special resolution
A group of Opposition members including Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa, Dullas Alahapperuma, Professor G. L. Peiris and Dilan Perera who had met the Speaker today had proposed that Parliament should immediately allocate funds for the local government elections through a special resolution.
Air quality in Jaffna, Kurunegala, Kandy, Hambantota turns unhealthy
The Emergency Operation Center of the Disaster Management Center (DMC) today announced that the air quality index (AQI) level concerning PM2.5 indicates an unhealthy level for sensitive groups at Jaffna, Kurunegala, Kandy, and Hambantota and a moderate level in other cities.
CB calls for tenders to renovate holiday home in Nuwara Eliya
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has called for tenders to renovate roof of its holiday home in Nuwara Eliya.
World Bank’s IFC extends US $ 400mn financing to three Sri Lankan banks
To support Sri Lanka amid an ongoing economic crisis, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, is providing a cross-currency swap facility to three of Sri Lanka’s leading national banks that deal with over 30 percent of Sri Lanka’s remittances and exports.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Sell San Francisco Home for $31 Million
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have sold one of their San Francisco homes for $31 million in an off-market deal, a spokesperson for the family confirmed.
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Death toll at 62 in Italy migrant tragedy; dozens missing
The death toll rose to 62 in the migrant tragedy off Italy’s southern coast after rescue crews recovered three more bodies on Monday, driving home once again the desperate and dangerous boat crossings of people seeking to reach Europe. Dozens more were believed to be missing.
Sri Lanka to adhere IMF debt restructure frame work
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday called for ‘timely and orderly processes’ under a common framework with regards to Sri Lanka’s debt resolution. The island nation faced a severe economic crisis which resulted in high debt.
B2B meetings with Norwegian Companies at the National Chamber
Sri Lanka is set to further strengthen business relations with Norwegian companies arranging bilateral meetings to establish one one contacts with local counterparts, National Chamber of commerce announced
More powers to BOI for speedy approvals of investment projects: Dilum
State Minister Dilum Amunugama in discussion with BOI trade union representatives