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Order on outward remittances further extended

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2 years ago

June 13, 2023

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Under Act No. 12 of 2017, the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies has periodically announced orders for the temporary suspension/restriction of outward remittances related to certain capital transactions and mobile transfers, effective from April 2020, on the recommendation of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

The final order published in this regard on Dec. 22, 2022 is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2023.

Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to issue an order under the section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act No.12 of 2017, for the implementation of the said order for another 06 months and then to submit this order to the Parliament for approval.

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Liquor stores closed on election day

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11 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Liquor stores islandwide will be closed on Tuesday, May 06 in view of the Local Government elections.

Excise Chief U.L. Udaya Kumara announced that retail liquor outlets will remain closed during the period between Monday, May 05 closing time to opening time on Wednesday, May 07.

However, this ruling is exempted for in-house guests of all Tourist Board approved hotels and boutique villas.

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Police to look into threats faced by 2 journos

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12 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Police are investigating alleged underworld threats faced by two well known journalists, reports say.

Complaints have been made that senior journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama, who hosts Hiru Channel programs and runs the YouTube channel ‘Talk with Chamuditha’ is facing threats from the notorious “Dehi Bale’s” group while M. Chamika, who of the “Neth FM Balumgala” programme is facing threats from underworld kingpin – Kanjipani Imran.

Following complaints made to the Ministries of Defence and Public Security, an investigation has been initiated on the instructions of the Acting IGP – SDIG Priyantha Weerasuriya.

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Campaigning for LG polls ends tonight

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12 hours ago

May 3, 2025

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Campaigning for the local government elections will conclude at midnight tonight (May 03), as per Election Commission’s directives that all campaigning must end 48 hours before the polls.

The elections are scheduled to be held on May 06.