Rupee depreciation in line with targets
Dollar over Rs. 112: - CB Governor
by Gamini Warushamana
The Sri Lankan rupee depreciation is in line with
the targets and there is no unusual depreciation, Central Bank
Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said. Cabraal was responding to
opposition claims over a crisis in the Sri Lankan economy at a media
briefing in Colombo last week, together with senior CB officials.
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Rapid economic growth threatens eco system - Dr. Palitha
Kohona
Developed and developing countries seeking rapid
economic growth in recent times have created a huge imbalance in the
eco system and if this trend continues over 3.5 billion people will
suffer from a severe shortage of water, air pollution and serious
health hazards, said Secretary to the Foreign Ministry Dr. Palitha
Kohona.
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Ministry to systematise sections for bus fares
The Ministry of Roadside Passengers of the
Ministry of Transport has decided to systematise the sections for
bus fares based on distance so that bus conductors cannot charge
passengers arbitrarily.
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