Average rates of the following currencies quoted by licensed banks in Colombo for Telegraphic Transfers (TT) - 2024.07.24

The Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka announces the forthcoming donation of nine Refrigerated Trucks to the Ministry of Health through UNICEF. This significant contribution, symbolizing Japan's unwavering commitment to supporting public health initiatives in Sri Lanka, aims to bolster immunization services and healthcare infrastructure.

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 23 July 2024, decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 25 basis points (bps) to 8.25 per cent and 9.25 per cent, respectively.

Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may occur in North-western province.

Strong winds of about 50 kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.