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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not a temporary shipping disruption but the beginning of a systemic agrifoodContinue Reading The post Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger severe food price crisis, FAO warns appeared first on…
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Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Hiniduma Sunil Senevi revealed in Parliament today that 42 ancient paintings at theContinue Reading The post 42 paintings missing from National Art Gallery, minister tells Parliament…
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The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), comparedContinue Reading The post Dollar rate today : Selling rate crosses Rs. 350 appeared first on Newswire.
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Sri Lanka Railways has announced temporary changes to train operations on the Kelani Valley line as essential repair work isContinue Reading The post Train services limited on Kelani Valley Line due to repair work appeared first on…
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Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (21) that Sri Lanka is expecting a significant inflow ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka expects USD 700 Mn IMF disbursement on May 27 – Govt appeared first on…
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Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the 43rd Commonwealth of LearningContinue Reading The post PM Harini meets UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper appeared first on Newswire.
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The Department of Wildlife Conservation says 128 elephant deaths have been recorded across Sri Lanka between January 1 and MayContinue Reading The post 128 elephant deaths reported so far in 2026 appeared first on Newswire.
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The Sri Lankan Rupee continues its depreciation against the US Dollar, with the selling rate jumping by Rs. 11 toContinue Reading The post Official CBSL rates : Major jump in USD, AUD, Pound, Riyal, Dirham appeared first on Newswire.
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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called on the government to immediately begin negotiations for a successor programme with the InternationalContinue Reading The post Sajith warns of risks ahead : Urges early IMF talks appeared first…
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Sri Lanka Police says complaints relating to the loss, misplacement, and theft of mobile phones are being received daily atContinue Reading The post Police awareness notice on steps to take after mobile phone loss or theft appeared first on…
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