The rupee dropped to a record low of 174.75 per dollar today (Oct 30), surpassing the previous record low of 174.30 hit on Monday.
The selling rate ended at 174.60/80 per dollar on Tuesday, compared with previous close of 173.75/90.
It weakened 3 percent so far this month after a 4.7 percent drop in September against the dollar. It has dropped 13.5 percent so far this year.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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