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The amendment to the Recovery of Loans by the Banks Special Provisions Act, which aimed to suspend the procedure to acquire properties of debtors of banks also known as 'Parate' law was approved by parliament.

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe today noted that International Monetary Fund Executive Board approval to release the third tranche of the Extended Fund Facility Programme to Sri Lanka, can be received by the end of June.

State-run domestic gas supplier Litro Gas Lanka is slated to inaugurate a new gas terminal containing both filling and storage facilities in the Mabima area in Kaduwela.

Central Bank governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says that Sri Lanka expects a surplus in the balance of payments in 2024.

The cabinet has approved a project proposal for the digital transformation of general education in Sri Lanka with the support of the Chinese government.

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles claims that the decision to hand-over the On-Arrival Visa Issuance process to VFS Global was unanimously approved by parliament and therefore any criticism in this regard from members of the opposition is hypocritical.

Tensions ran high outside the North Central Provincial Council Building in Anuradhapura today due to a protest launched by a group of unemployed university graduates.

Central bank claims that the country's Eternal Sector growth lies in the successful completion of External Debt Restructuring and the perseverance along the reform path set out in the IMF-EFF-supported programme.

The G.C.E Ordinary Level examination for the academic year 2023, commenced this morning at 3,527 examination centres across the island with 452,979 candidates facing the key exam.

Japan stresses that Sri Lanka must continue fiscal and economic reforms for the signing of memoranda of understanding with member states of the Official Creditors' Committee, in relation to Sri Lanka's external debt of the country.

During an 'At HydePark Exclusive' with Deputy Spokesperson for the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mariko Kaneko, who is part of the visiting Japanese delegation accompanying Foreign Minister Yōko Kamikawa to Sri Lanka, she commented on the stalled Japanese funded projects in the island.

President of the Asian Development Bank Masatsugu Asakawa reiterates unwavering and steadfast commitment towards Sri Lanka's development.

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe observed that the Asian Development Bank has a responsibility to provide adequate and updated knowledge and expertise to its member nations, to help face global development challenges and ensure sustainable development in an inclusive and balanced environment.