Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), citing the completion of the international sovereign bond restructuring and an improved outlook for macroeconomic indicators. MORE..
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- 5 injured as bus topples off road in Kadugannawa
- Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka
- Treasury Secretary hails Sri Lanka exiting default after ‘painful reforms’ and complex debt restructuring
- Lycamobile warns UK staff nearly 90% of workers could lose their jobs
- Sri Lanka repays local ISB holders with new rupee bonds
- Surprise raid exposes alarming hygiene violations in Pettah restaurants
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President Dissanayake to visit China mid-January: Report
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after completing a long-delayed foreign debt restructure. MORE..
Surprise raid exposes alarming hygiene violations in Pettah restaurants
A surprise inspection conducted by the officers of the Jinthupitiya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office and Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) this morning (21) has revealed alarming hygiene violations in several restaurants on Bodhiraja Mawatha, Pettah. MORE..
Sri Lanka repays local ISB holders with new rupee bonds
Sri Lanka has repaid defaulted local bondholders with floating-rate rupee bonds, maturing between March 2023 and September 2043, as part of the restructuring of defaulted International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs), which was completed on December 20. MORE..
Treasury Secretary hails Sri Lanka exiting default after ‘painful reforms’ and complex debt restructuring
The Secretary to the Treasury Mainda Siriwardena says that 20 December 2024 marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery process as the country officially exited sovereign default. MORE..
Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a notable increase, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold Centre. MORE..
5 injured as bus topples off road in Kadugannawa
A passenger bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has toppled off the road near the Dawson’s Tower in Kadugannawa, injuring 5 passengers who were travelling in the bus, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
CID records statements from officials over false information on Parliament website
A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has visited Parliament yesterday (20) and recorded statements from three officials, including the Assistant Secretary General of Parliament, regarding the incorrect use of the title “Dr.” before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara. MORE..
Pakistan military court jails 25 over 2023 attacks
Twenty-five civilians were sentenced by a Pakistani military court to periods of two to 10 years of “rigorous imprisonment” in connection with attacks on military facilities in 2023, the armed forces’ media wing said on Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lanka captain Asalanka on Wellalage’s omission from NZ tour
The Sri Lankan cricket team departed for New Zealand last night (20) to compete in a three-match T20 and ODI series. MORE..
3 dead, over 20 injured as bus topples down precipice
Another person who was injured and hospitalized during the passenger bus accident on the Hatton – Kandy main road has succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital, Police Media Spokesman confirmed. MORE..
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December 21, 2024 11:52 am
Private sector rice imports total 67,000 MT as deadline ends
Sri Lanka Customs confirmed that a total of 67,000 metric tons of rice were imported by traders before the private sector’s rice import deadline expired at midnight yesterday (20). MORE..
Navy rescues 102 Rohingya refugees off SL coast; trawler crew remanded
The crew of the fishing trawler from which Sri Lanka navy rescued over 100 Rohingya refugees in the island’s coast off Wellamulli Waikkal, have been ordered to be remanded in custody until December 31. MORE..
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December 21, 2024 11:39 am
Two dead, 23 injured as bus topples down precipice on Hatton–Kandy main road
UPDATE: Two of the 25 injured individuals have succumbed to their injuries upon admission to the hospital, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
One dead, 5 injured in accident on expressway
One person has died, and five others have sustained injuries in an accident that occurred early this morning (21) near the Pinnaduwa interchange on the Southern Expressway. MORE..
President Dissanayake to visit China mid-January: Report
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after completing a long-delayed foreign debt restructure. MORE..
Surprise raid exposes alarming hygiene violations in Pettah restaurants
A surprise inspection conducted by the officers of the Jinthupitiya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office and Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) this morning (21) has revealed alarming hygiene violations in several restaurants on Bodhiraja Mawatha, Pettah. MORE..
Sri Lanka repays local ISB holders with new rupee bonds
Sri Lanka has repaid defaulted local bondholders with floating-rate rupee bonds, maturing between March 2023 and September 2043, as part of the restructuring of defaulted International Sovereign Bonds (ISBs), which was completed on December 20. MORE..
Treasury Secretary hails Sri Lanka exiting default after ‘painful reforms’ and complex debt restructuring
The Secretary to the Treasury Mainda Siriwardena says that 20 December 2024 marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery process as the country officially exited sovereign default. MORE..
Gold prices surge in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a notable increase, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold Centre. MORE..
5 injured as bus topples off road in Kadugannawa
A passenger bus belonging to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has toppled off the road near the Dawson’s Tower in Kadugannawa, injuring 5 passengers who were travelling in the bus, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
CID records statements from officials over false information on Parliament website
A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has visited Parliament yesterday (20) and recorded statements from three officials, including the Assistant Secretary General of Parliament, regarding the incorrect use of the title “Dr.” before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara. MORE..
Pakistan military court jails 25 over 2023 attacks
Twenty-five civilians were sentenced by a Pakistani military court to periods of two to 10 years of “rigorous imprisonment” in connection with attacks on military facilities in 2023, the armed forces’ media wing said on Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lanka captain Asalanka on Wellalage’s omission from NZ tour
The Sri Lankan cricket team departed for New Zealand last night (20) to compete in a three-match T20 and ODI series. MORE..
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Sri Lanka Cricket implements historic amendments to constitution
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced significant amendments to its Constitution following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on Friday (December 20), including a substantial reduction in the total number of voting members from 147 to 60. MORE..
Hambantota Bangla Tigers crowned first-ever Lanka T10 champions
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Sri Lanka squad for New Zealand T20 series
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the 16-member squad, captained by Charith Asalanka, for Sri Lanka’s T20 series against New Zealand. MORE..
India spin great Ashwin retires from international cricket
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TikTok asks Supreme Court for emergency order to block US ban unless it’s sold
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Indian actor Allu Arjun arrested over woman’s death during film premiere stampede
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
288.5761 | 297.3339 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
358.7840 | 372.8626 |
Europe
Euro |
297.0973 | 310.0631 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
318.4224 | 334.0597 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
198.5597 | 207.3837 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
177.7601 | 187.2222 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
210.4065 | 220.3636 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.8275 | 1.9035 |
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Rate |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 775.7868 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 949.5542 |
Oman
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Rial | 760.1712 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 80.2856 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 77.8821 |
UAE
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Dirham | 79.6845 |
