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CBSL appoints two New Dy. Governors

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6 months ago

June 23, 2024

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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has appointed two new Deputy Governors, effective this week.

Assistant Governor and Secretary to the Governing Board A.A.M. Thassim has been appointed as Deputy Governor starting June 20, while Assistant Governor J.P.R. Karunaratne will assume his new role on June 24.

These appointments were made by the Minister of Finance, following recommendations from the CBSL Governing Board, in accordance with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act, No. 16 of 2023.

Mr. Thassim brings over 31 years of experience at CBSL, having worked in various areas including Banking Supervision and Regulation, International Operations, and Risk Management. He has also been part of several high-level committees on monetary policy and financial stability.

Mr. Karunaratne, with over 33 years at CBSL, has extensive experience in the supervision and regulation of financial institutions, currency management, and public debt. He has significantly contributed to strengthening the legal framework and consolidation of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions sector.

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ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark

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45 minutes ago

December 12, 2024

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The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 mark for the first time ever in Sri Lanka.

According to the CSE, the ASPI increased by 150.72 points to close at 14,035.81.

A turnover of Rs. 7.3 billion was recorded at the close of trading.

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Fever outbreak in Jaffna identified as Leptospirosis

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46 minutes ago

December 12, 2024

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The fever that has been spreading in Jaffna has been identified as Leptospirosis, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry announced today (Dec. 12).

Leptospirosis is commonly known as Rat Fever.

The outbreak had claimed 07 lives so far.

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SJB National List MPs announced

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48 minutes ago

December 12, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced the four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament.

Accordingly, the main opposition party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts.

Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB secured five National List MP seats with its General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara being appointed to one seat on Nov. 19.
Meanwhile, the Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).