- Central Bank accepts a massive T-Bill “special issue” of Rs.130 bn on 15th November: “money printing” under Governor Dr Weerasinghe reaches a staggering Rs.840 billion: average “money printing” per day under Weerasinghe rises to Rs.3.8 bn: under Governors Lakshman and Cabraal it was Rs.2.2 bn.
- Elections Commission Chairman Nimal Punchihewa assures Opposition political parties that the Local Govt elections will be held prior to 20th March 2023.
- State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says Budget 2023 is not a futile document: rejects allegations that international influences shaped budget: says income tax files must be opened for all MPs.
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructs officials to implement the Singapore – Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement immediately.
- National Council Sub Committee on Economic Stability Chairman Patali Champika Ranawaka says Sri Lanka has been too late to seek IMF assistance: previously, the Govt and Central Bank were confident of obtaining funds from IMF in about 6 months: now the expected date of disbursement is being shifted regularly.
- Cinnamon Gardens Police inform the Magistrate’s Court that former MP Hirunika Premachandra gives hugs to Police Officers during public protests as a tactic to make them uncomfortable: say they believe it is her ‘modus operandi’.
- Shares slip over 2% to their near 3-1/2 month low: brokers say investors seem to respond to impacts of Budget 2023 policies: less than expected quarterly earnings 3Q22 also dent bourse.
- FR petition filed requesting annulment of the promotion to Bimshani Jasin Arachchi as the first Police DIG in history: petition fixed for consideration on 18th May 2023 by the Supreme Court.
- Department of Immigration increases passport charges with immediate effect: new charges – Rs.5,000 for issue of passports under normal service and Rs.20,000 for one-day service.
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Sri Lanka for a short visit after attending the G20 Summit: meets with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Katunayake Air Force base: holds discussions on bilateral issues.
