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Buying interest emerges ahead of T-Bond auction

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- In yesterday's weekly T-Bill auction, the weighted average yield rates remained broadly unchanged compared to previous week's auction with only the 3M T-Bill declining by 1bps. ... Read More


IMF alone won't save Sri Lanka - reforms are vital, says Dr. Coomaraswamy

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Sri Lanka's ex-Central Bank Chief and senior economist this week urged policymakers to maintain a strong focus on structural reforms to sustain the current macroeconomic framewo... Read More


Court seeks AG's opinion on Golden Key's Rs. 50 mn tax evasion case

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Tharanga Mahawatta has instructed the Department of Inland Revenue to obtain the Attorney General's opinion on recovering over Rs. 50 million in al... Read More


CB continues to purchase foreign currency from banking sector, rebuilding reserves

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The Central Bank has continued its foreign currency buying spree for the fourth consecutive year running, as they ended up being the net absorber of foreign currency in February... Read More


No reversal on vehicle import liberalisation, assures President Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed that the government would not reintroduce import controls on vehicles, noting that US$ 150 million worth of Letters of Credit (LCs)... Read More


Portfolio investors bullish on SL, but FDI requires long-term stability: StanChart

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Standard Chartered Bank yesterday expressed optimism about Sri Lanka's economic outlook, highlighting renewed confidence among portfolio investors. While acknowledging that fo... Read More


WCIC calls for support and justice following attack on female doctor

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The Women's Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC), has issued a strong condemnation of the recent sexual assault on a female doctor at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. Followi... Read More


Kotahena Sri Radha Krishna Temple Celebrates Sri Gaura Purnima Festival

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The Sri Gaura Purnima festival will be celebrated at the Kotahena Sri Radha Krishna Temple on March 13, 2025, which is the full moon day. This is an auspicious ceremony that c... Read More


Eric Suriyasena Relaunched his Iconic Art Collection

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Renowned artist and batik maestro, Eric Suriyasena marked a significant milestone in his illustrious career with the relaunch of his unique art collection held on February 27, 2... Read More


Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? It is the gradual, progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function over several months to years. When someone has CKD, kidney function... Read More