The Sri Lankan economy started showing signs of gradual recovery during the latter part of 2023. Positive economic growth was recorded by the Sri Lankan economy in the third quarter of 2023, following consecutive contractions since the first quarter of 2022. Leading economic indicators signal the continuation of the strong pace of activity during the last quarter of 2023, Central Bank Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe said on Wednesday presenting the banking regulator’s annual policy statement for 2024.
It said the challenges that the Sri Lankan economy and its people experienced during the last few years have been the most arduous in the country’s post-independence history. Policy measures taken thus far helped restore stability, albeit with some significant socio-economic costs.
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The Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he wholly rejects the Batalanda Commission report and that it was appointed wholly with the intention slinging political mud at him.
Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) and one time Propaganda Secretary of the JVP Wimal Weerawansa accused the Government of bringing back the “Batalanda Commission” for a media spectacle instead of a genuine concern for those who suffered during the 1988-1990 period.
Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne to announced to the Parliament regarding the vacant seat created in Parliament due to the resignation of Mohamed Sali Naleem from his position as a Member of Parliament.
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