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Indian tourists visiting SL can now use INR – CBSL governor

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has said that Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka can now use the Indian Rupee (INR) for local transactions.
Delivering the keynote address at the webinar organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Dr. Weerasinghe reiterated that making the INR a designated currency by the CBSL not only enables for trade settlement between the two nations, but also allows for Indian tourists visiting the island to use INR for transactions.

Dr. Weerasinghe has also expressed his support for the digital payment interfaces linking the two countries.

Meanwhile, delivering a special address during the webinar titled “Economic Scenario of Sri Lanka: Current Status and Way Ahead”, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay highlighted the areas of prospective economic cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.

He focused extensively on the sectors of connectivity, Information Technology (IT), tourism and renewable energy.

The CBSL Governor’s aforementioned remarks come one day after Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena launched a Special Cover commemorating the Sita Temple, commonly known a ‘Seetha Eliya’ in Central Sri Lanka.

The Temple is believed to mark the place of Ashok Vatika in the epic Ramayana and is a great hit with Indian tourists, as part of Ramayana circle which the Sri Lankan Government is seeking to promote.

Tourists from India traditionally constitute the largest segment of international tourists coming to Sri Lanka.

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Cabinet sub committee to study Middle East situation

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A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.

Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.

Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.

Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 23.

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Youth dies after being beaten with a helmet

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.

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