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Sri Lanka’s central bank is studying whether to hike a 25 mandatory dollar conversion requirement in the wake of cabinet decision on the matter, Deputy Governor Dhammika Nanayakkara said amid record low rupee rates and excess liquidity in…
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Bangladesh has reported 11,525 COVID-19 cases, the highest in a day since the start of the pandemic, as authorities fear a crisis of medical oxygen critical in its treatment. At least 163 people died in the last 24 hours, raising…
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The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of strong wind and rough seas to several provinces, which is valid until July 10. According to the warning issued for the land area, “The wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph…
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Several areas in Colombo, Sri Lanka, will experience a 21-hour water cut on Saturday (10) due to improvements to be carried out at the Ambatale water plant aimed at increasing water capacity, a National Water Supply and Drainage Board…
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40 deaths reported due to COVID-19 within 24-hours, stated the Department of Government Information
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Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared a coronavirus state of emergency for Tokyo that will run through the city’s hosting of the Olympics, as organisers consider banning all spectators from the event. Suga said on…
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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water supply to several areas in Colombo District will be suspended for 21-hours from Saturday 9am (July 10) till Sunday 6am (July 11) The areas affected are: Colombo 1, 2, 3, 7,…
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Sri Lanka is discussing import controls on carefully selected items, Central Bank Governor W D Lakshman said as liquidity injections triggered forex shortages, widened parallel market spreads and undermine the credibility of a 200 to the US…
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World Construction Symposium-2021, organized by The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) and Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU), Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka will be held from…
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The Indian white-ball unit led by Shikhar Dhawan is leaving no stone unturned in preparing itself for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. The entire visiting contingent played their second Intra-Squad game on Wednesday at…
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