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By the directive of the Central Bank in accordance with the functions permitted by the Director-General of Health Services the banking sector shall open bank branches ‘only to provide essential services such as trade financing,…
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Total corporate earnings reported by listed companies during the quarter ended June 2021 has significantly increased year-on-year; however, compared to March 2021 quarter it has declined according to ‘Earning Highlights’ for Quarter…
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The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina Teplitz called on new Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest. Among the other key bilateral matters discussed in detail were the convening of…
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The Stock Market returns are to be strong in 2H2021despite economic uncertainty according to First Capital Equity Strategy report. “We believe the current pandemic situation may further slowdown the rise in interest rates…
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The Thibirigasyaya Divisional Secretariat yesterday started granting the Rs.2000 allowance to low income families whose livelihood has been affected due to the imposition of the Quarantine Curfew. A member of the beneficiary family…
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The Department of Prisons will conduct an internal inquiry on the allegation that remanded MP Rishard Bathiudeen had threatened a prisons’ medical officer. According to the Department sources, an Assistant Superintendent of Prisons…
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Economic Centres will be kept open on August 24 and 25 (today and tomorrow) in order to help farmer communities to sell their agricultural products without any delay. Accordingly, major Economic Centres including the Peliyagoda…
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UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara pointed out that Rs.2,000 is insufficient for a family to survive for 10 days of the Quarantine Curfew in view of the skyrocketing prices of essential goods. He said Rs. 2,000 is…
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Tamil National Alliance Leader R. Sampanthan yesterday said that since the COVID-19 pandemic in the country is temporary, work towards compiling a new Constitution, which is a long-term requirement, should not be delayed. Making a…
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The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of sever lightening and heavy rain to several provinces, which is valid until 7.30 am. tomorrow(August 23). Due to a low level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka,…
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