2021

BOC partners UnionPay to accept QR Code Payments

K E D Sumanasiri -General Manager BOC and Crispin Wijesekera -Country Manager-UnionPay Sri Lanka and Maldives holding the symbolic Union Pay Cup Card. K P Mallika –AGM Digital Products Promotion, Haritha Rajapakse- Assistant General…
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Restructuring committee purposely delaying progress

The Ceylinco F&G Depositors Association alleges that the current restructuring committee appointed by the Supreme Court to look after the interests of the depositors and find an investor to bail out Ceylinco F&G and Fingara…
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UNP to unveil National Plan for 75

UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena said the National Plan for the Building of Sri Lanka will be announced at the 75th anniversary of the Party. “The new national plan will cover all sectors of the country, based on key issues such…
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New South Afican strain, a threat – Dr. Jeewandara

There is a possibility that the new strain of the deadly COVID virus, which is currently spreading in South Africa, entering Sri Lanka any time, an expert warned. Sri Jayawardhnapura University’s Allergy, Immunology and Cell…
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Indian probe into boat intercepted with drugs, rifles suggests LTTE revival

An ongoing Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the seizure of 300 kg heroin, five AK-47 rifles and 1,000 live rounds of 9mm ammunition off the coast of Vizhinjam near Thiruvananthapuram has led to speculation that an…
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Fair solution to Teacher – Principal salary issue – Minister

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the Ministerial Sub-committee appointed to look into salary anomalies of teachers and principals gave due respect and recognition to their work in moulding the future generation. They help…
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Oxygen available for all COVID patients – Minister

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says no patient will have to pay with their life due to a lack of oxygen. The Minister said the daily requirement for oxygen had increased significantly adding that measures have been taken to…
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IMF, China, Bangladesh infuse US$ 1,237 mn in aid

The International Monetary Fund and the Bank of China and the Bank of Bangladesh have provided US $ 1,237 million or Rs. 24,477 million in Sri Lankan aid to strengthen Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves. The IMF has granted US$780 million…
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Exchange Rates on 2021.08.31

Coconut Products – Prices on 31.08.2021