CBSL continues regulatory actions against errant money changers

The Central Bank says its continued spot examinations at the places of authorized money changers have revealed that the following money changers have transacted at rates beyond the rates offered to them by Licensed Banks, thereby violating the directions issued to them under the provisions of Foreign Exchange Act No. 12 of 2017. 

• Swiss Money E...

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Tense situation near residence of Moratuwa mayor

A tense situation is reported near the residence of the Mayor of Moratuwa Saman Lal Fernando, says Ada Derana reporter.

According to reports, a group of people are engaging in a protest in front of the mayor’s residence.

Carpenters in Moratuwa had initiated a protest march earlier today from Willorawatte in Moratuwa, against the soaring prices of...

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Govt-allied parties call for interim government

The eleven government-allied political parties today (April 01) requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to dissolve the Cabinet of Ministers and to form an interim government representing all political parties in the parliament.

Addressing a special media briefing, former Minister Wimal Weerawansa said the current government has proved that it has...

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PUCSL files petition seeking continuous fuel supply to generate power

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today filed a fundamental rights (FR) petition with the Supreme Court, seeking a court order directing the Ministry of Energy to expedite the process of generating electricity and to supply fuel to ensure continues supply of electricity.

The Finance Ministry, Minister of Power and Minister of...

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Multiple journalists including Ada Derana reporters who were reporting the mass protest near the Pengiriwatte Road in Mirihana leading to the presidential residence last night (March 31) have sustained injuries after coming under attack by the security forces at the scene.

Ada Derana correspondent in Colombo, Nissanka Werapitiya is currently under...

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Parliamentary debate on IMF report scheduled for April 08

The report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Sri Lanka will be taken up for debate in the House on the 8th of April, the Communications Department of the Parliament announced today.

Earlier this week, the Cabinet of Ministers granted the approval to present the IMF report on Sri Lanka to Parliament.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on...

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