Update on Litro gas prices
The price of a 12.5kg Litro domestic gas cylinder will be increased from midnight today. The new price of a 12.5kg gas cylinder will be Rs. 4860. Litro gas company stressed that the cost of a gas cylinder is Rs…
US Dollar further increases in local banks
Several licensed commercial banks have listed the selling rate of US Dollar at Rs. 345. The Sri Lankan rupee continues to further depreciate against the US Dollar and other foreign currencies.
India to provide US$ 500 million for fuel
India has agreed to provide Sri Lanka an additional US$ 500 million as financial assistance to purchase fuel. Sri Lanka earlier obtained a credit line from India which was allocated to buy various types of fuel due to dollar crisis….
Bus fares increased by 35%
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a 35% increase in bus fares from midnight today. According to the revised fares, the minimum fare will be increased from Rs. 20 to Rs. 27. This sudden price revision comes after the…
CPC increases fuel prices
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has increased fuel prices effective from midnight April 18. 92 Octane Petrol : Increased by Rs. 84/- (New Price: Rs. 338/-) 95 Octane Petrol : Increased by Rs. 90/- (New Price: Rs. 373/-) Diesel : Increased…
Sri Lanka looking for donations on essential medical items
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested from diplomatic mission and International Organizations based in Colombo to donate essential medical supplies. Accordingly, the ministry has shared a list of medical items as per the requirements from hospitals. The list shared…
SL Doctors release drug shortage list, Call for donations
The Government Medical Officersβ Association (GMOA) has opened up a portal for the donation of medicines and consumables in the wake of a healthcare crisis amidst the country’s economic woes. In a statement, the GMOA said due to poor financial…
Sri Lanka prints another 119.08 billion rupees
Sri Lanka Central Bank printed the highest reported amount of money on Wednesday, which is 119.08 billion rupees. Accordingly, the total amount of money added to the Sri Lankan financial market this year stands at Rs. 432.76 billion.
Island wide protests defying the curfew order
Many public protests were seen around the country on April 03 defying the presidentβs decision to impose island wide curfew with effect from 6.00pm on Saturday to 6.00am on Monday. The island wide curfew was imposed after a major nation…
Kuwait Dinar becomes the first foreign currency to reach Rs. 1000
The Kuwait Dinar surpassed Rs. 1000 in some Sri Lankan banks becoming the first foreign currency to reach there. According to the Bank of Ceylon, Dinar is being sold at Rs. 1001.70 today (31). Due to rupee depreciation, the other…