The Sri Lankan rupee depreciated by 5.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
CBSL data show that by the end of trading yesterday, the buying rate of the US dollar stood at Rs. 306.29, while the selling rate was Rs. 313.83.
In comparison, on December 31, 2024, the US dollar was bought at Rs. 288.32 and sold at Rs. 297.01, reflecting the year-on-year weakening of the local currency.
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A red wine has been recalled because it may contain an undeclared allergen.
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Zero-alcohol drinks which convincingly mimic their alcoholic counterparts are providing a "gateway" into underage drinking for Australian teenagers, new research suggests.
A red wine has been recalled because it may contain an undeclared allergen.
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