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Significant rise in SL’s official foreign reserves

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Deputy Minister of Economic Development – Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced that Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves have increased to $6.5 billion as of the end of March.

Speaking during a press conference held today (April 30) on recent decisions by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Fernando further noted that, foreign reserves are expected to surpass $7 billion by next year, based on current forecasts.

He also emphasized that the IMF program is progressing successfully, contributing to the ongoing economic recovery.

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Liquor stores closed on election day

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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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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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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.

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