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Central Bank clarification on forex sales by banks
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CB) on Friday clarified that the recent increase of the percentage of foreign exchange sales by banks to the CB from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, effective from March 21, is exclusively applicable to banks and “that will not have any impact on the prevailing requirements for the foreign exchange earnings of expatriate workers and export proceeds of exporters”, according to a statement issued by the monetary authority.
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Water cuts commence from today in Colombo district
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned that water supply restrictions would be imposed from 8.00pm today in Colombo District from today onwards
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Temperature set to increase to ‘Caution level’
The meteorology department issuing a warm weather advisory for today that the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western, Northern and North central provinces and in Monaragala district.
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