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Import Bills: Central Bank removes prepayment limits by Ravi Ladduwahetty The Central Bank of Sri Lanka yesterday announced the relaxation of several restrictions on foreign exchange transactions through commercial banks, imposed in January this year. The measures which were imposed following a change in the foreign exchange regime for
prudential considerations, are now not necessary because: "Since then the foreign
exchange market has continued to be stable, and participants have generally operated with
prudence," Central Bank's Additional Director of Economic Research Dr. D.S.
Wijesinghe told the Daily News last night. Ruhuna varsity: Privatisation allegations false The Ruhuna University has called upon the public to extend their support to the
diversification of courses implemented by the university's Faculty of Medicine. Only Government agencies are involved in the construction of the Pallekelle
International Cricket Stadium, Tourism and Sports Minister Lakshman Kiriella said
yesterday. Shipping lines to resume services by Channa Kasturisinghe The shipping lines which stopped calling at the Colombo Port during the last few days
are expected to resume services within the next couple of weeks, shipping sources said
yesterday. Other Stories
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