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Hansana Balasuriya, representing Sri Lanka, secured the Strength and Harmony special title at the 53rd Miss Intercontinental pageant, which took place on January 29 in Egypt.
This accomplishment represents the third special title for Sri Lanka at the Miss Intercontinental pageant.
In addition to this honor, she was also recognized for showcasing one of the best National costumes in the competition.
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Sri Lanka’s rupee experienced a decline, closing at 309.25/35 against the US dollar in the spot market on Friday. This follows an opening rate of 309.10/20, marking a depreciation over recent weeks, according to market dealers. Meanwhile, bond yields remained largely steady. The bond maturing on March 15, 2028, closed at a yield of 8.95/9.05
The Colombo Stock Exchange experienced losses for the second consecutive trading day on January 30, despite maintaining a strong overall performance for the month. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) decreased by 88.58 points, closing at 23,812.31, while the S&P SL20 Index dropped by 14.51 points to 6,641.15. Despite the day’s decline, the ASPI indicates
