President says no political motive behind All-Party Conference

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that everyone should work together to find a solution to the current economic crisis. The President also pointed out the need to bring the economy to a stable position by embarking on short-term and long-term strategies.

The President made these remarks commencing the All-Party Conference at the President’s House i...

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Six Sri Lankans caught entering India illegally, trying to flee economic crisis

Six Sri Lankan nationals who allegedly tried to enter India illegally - they were stranded before being rescued by the Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday - are being interrogated, officials have told news agency PTI. 

Three of the six are children, officials added. 

The six Sri Lankan nationals including three children are all residents of Jaffna and...

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Vehicle revenue licence issuance slowed down island-wide

Issuance of vehicle revenue licences has slowed down across the island, Ada Derana correspondent said.

Reportedly, an error in the computer system has caused the issue....

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Dr. Shafi will be paid salary arrears and allowances, AG tells court

Steps are being taken to pay the salary arrears and allowances to Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen of Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, the Attorney General informed the Appeals Court on behalf of the Director-General of the Public Service Commission.

A writ application filed by Dr. Shafi was taken up before Appeals Court Judges Sobhitha Rajakaruna and Dhammika...

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USD selling rate stands close to Rs. 300 at several banks

Several licensed commercial banks have declared their selling rate of US dollar between Rs 285 and Rs. 299 today (March 23).

The selling rate of US dollar per Sri Lankan rupee according to the daily exchange rates of several licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka is as follows:

BOC - Rs 285.00People’s Bank - Rs 289.99Commercial Bank - Rs 285.00Sampat...

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All-Party Conference gets underway under President s patronage

The All-Party Conference chaired by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is currently underway at the Presidential Secretariat.

The forum was mooted by Sri Lanka Freedom Party to seek solutions for the ongoing economic crisis.

The United National Party, Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, Tamil National Alliance, Mahajana Eksath Peramuna,...

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