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PoliticalTags: Print EditionThe Tamil National Alliance leader R.Sampanthan yesterday said his Party has not yet decided whom to vote for at the July 20 poll in Parliament to elect a new President. He told a group of journalists that…
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BusinessTharaka Ranwala with Sujith Silva following the signing of the MoU. Also pictured are Lasitha Suraweera, Pujitha Rajapaksa, Roshan Kaluarachchi, and Sanjay Hettiarachchi.Tags: Print EditionSampath Bank signed a mutually…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionThe Bourse ended the week on a positive note this week with ASPI increasing by 387.13 points (or 5.47%) to close at 7,467.82 points, while the S&P SL20 Index also increased by 155.34 points (or 6.92%) to…
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BusinessFive years ago solar companies in India were producing a kilowatt-hour for Rs.7. It’s now down to Rs.2.44 - even cheaper than coal. (www.qz.com/india)Tags: Print EditionThe first-ever climate change assessment report drawn up…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionIn response to recent political changes, the Sri Lankan diaspora has begun the ‘# Sri Lanka Dollar Challenge’ which encourages users to remit currency into the local banking sector and post proof of…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionThe Manufacturing PMI declined in June 2022, indicating a setback in manufacturing activities on a month-on-month basis. Accordingly, Manufacturing PMI recorded an index value of 44.1 in June 2022, with a…
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BusinessDespite the political volatility tourists are seen opposite the Fort Railway station. Picture by Shirajiv Sirimane.Tags: Print EditionTourist arrivals slowed notably in May 2022 to 30,207, compared to 62,980 arrivals recorded…
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Request stability to ensure economic activityBusinessTags: Print EditionThe Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) calls upon all political parties and authorities to ensure in bringing in a…
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BusinessVijay MallyaTags: Print EditionIndia’s top court has sentenced tycoon Vijay Mallya to four months in jail for disobeying an earlier court judgment linked to the collapse of his airline. India has previously made efforts to…
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Local workers can earn in foreign currencyBusinessPort City Financial Centre artist sketch.Tags: Print EditionThe legal framework for the operation of bank accounts for investments in Colombo Port City has been made operational. The…
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