Distribution of domestic gas cylinders temporarily suspended

Mahinda’s close aide accused of stealing from his account

A close aide of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has been accused of stealing from his bank account. According to reports, the close aide had used an ATM card linked to the bank account and stole millions. One media report said that Rs. 35 million had been stolen from the bank account. The crime had been committed over the past several years when the official served in the office of the President when Mahinda Rajapaksa was President and later in the Prime Minister’s Office. The money in the

25 Jan, 2022

Tourist establishments told to accept only foreign exchange

Registered tourist establishments have been instructed to accept only foreign exchange in respect of services rendered to persons resident outside Sri Lanka. The instructions have been issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka following a decision taken by the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Monetary Board has decided to adopt several policy measures with the view to strengthening macroeconomic stability. Accordingly, the Monetary Board decided to instruct?registered touris

20 Jan, 2022

Journalists in Sri Lanka mark ‘Black January’ as impunity continues

Journalists in Sri Lanka marked ‘Black January’ today as impunity over crimes committed against a number of journalists and media institutions continues. A demonstration was staged in Fort today to draw attention to the killing of journalists in Sri Lanka. Leaflets were distributed to the public calling for support to ensure justice for the journalists killed and attacked in Sri Lanka in the past. Journalists have been calling on the Government to take meaningful action to investigate journal

28 Jan, 2022