Market opened higher today with the news of capturing terrorist stronghold Kilinochchi by SL government forces.

All share index went up by 75.44 points (5.02%) & closed at 1578.46 while more sensitive Milanka index gained 65.47 points (4.01%) & closed at 1696.81.

Rupees 2.75 gain in Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) helped indices to massive gain. SLT closed at Rs 34.25. There were 148 positive contributors & only 13 companies reported negative price movements.

Seylan Bank gained further Rs 3.25 & closed at Rs.31.50. Turnover was Rupees 109.4 million.

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