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The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown marginal depreciation against the US Dollar, while rates remain steady at most commercial banksContinue Reading The post Dollar rate steady across major banks today appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka and the Netherlands marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with the launch ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka and Netherlands celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations appeared first on…

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticised the government over the lack of funding and operational support for Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading The post Zero budget, no office, no staff: Harsha de Silva questions PM on Women’s Commission…

Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for the annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya TempleContinue Reading The post Special traffic plan announced for Navam Maha Perahera in Colombo appeared first on…

China has executed 11 people linked to the powerful Ming family crime syndicate that operated large-scale online scam centres inContinue Reading The post Online scams : China executes Myanmar-based Ming family crime syndicate leaders…

A Sri Lankan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe met with senior officials ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka delegation engages Saudi PIF on investment opportunities…

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has called for a ban on social media useContinue Reading The post SLFP supports move to ban social media for children appeared first on Newswire.

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has extended its condolences following the death of Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha of the SriContinue Reading The post US Embassy condoles death of Sri Lanka Navy Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha appeared first on Newswire.

The US dollar continues to fall sharply in value against other major currencies, continuing the trend that saw its steepestContinue Reading The post Trump tariffs, dollar’s dip: A double-hit to eurozone exports appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health has said the risk of Nipah virus transmission to the country remains minimal, following recentContinue Reading The post Nipah Virus : Statement from Ministry of Health appeared first on Newswire.