COPF approves 2026 foreign exchange regulations
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF), chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, has approved Foreign Exchange Regulations Nos. 01
Politics
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Full re-entry into EU is an option for U.K., says PM Burnham
UK could rejoin the EU, with options from staying put to customs union or Single Market, says PM Burnham.
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Sajith questions budget planning without updated poverty data
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has claimed that the Government does not have accurate and up-to-date data on poverty in Sri
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Ranil’s security officer files complaint over alleged assault by cameraman
A security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has lodged a police complaint alleging that a television cameraman assaulted
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Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri named Morocco’s first female prime minister
The 50-year-old lawyer is only the second female leader in the Arab world.
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Central Bank maintains policy rate at the current level
The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday, decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 8.75%. The Board arrived…
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UAE President and President of Zambia discuss growth of bilateral ties
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Zambia’s President Hichilema discuss 50 years of ties, CEPA talks, and new cooperation in energy, economy and infrastructure.
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Queensland government department loses $800k in cyber attack
The review, released on Friday, said no government data or sensitive information was compromised during the incident.
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Investor speculation over CBSL’s monetary policy slows CSE
The CSE’s performance yesterday improved over that of the previous day’s but failed to reach the expected level because investors were concerned about the…
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Sri Lanka calls for de-escalation as FM Vijitha Herath meets Iranian Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka has reiterated its stance on de-escalation and peaceful dispute resolution during a meeting between Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and his Iranian…
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GMOA urges govt. to introduce fair tax policy for professionals
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has appealed to the government to implement a balanced and equitable tax policy for professionals,…
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Days after India-Pakistan sparring at UN, senior Indian official visits Islamabad for SCO planning meet
Senior Indian official leads first post-Operation Indo-SCO preparatory visit to Islamabad as SCO planning advances amid India-Pakistan tensions.
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Indian authorities said illicit funds were used in Krish project, court told
Sri Lankan investigators have received a mutual legal assistance communication from India stating that illicit funds were used in the
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