Considering the recent developments in relation to virtual currency usage in the international and domestic markets as well as the inquiries related to virtual currency, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) wishes to inform the public of the following.

 Appointed Ranil Wickremesinghe Prime Minister with effect from 13.07.2022 to exercise, perform and discharge the powers, duties and functions of the office of the President during such period of absence from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Navy on 10th July 2022 rescued 55 individuals onboard a distressed local multiday fishing trawler, caught in a cyclone, in high seas about 390 nautical miles (722km) southeast of Hambantota.

Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in northern waters of the island in the evening of 11th July 2022. Accordingly, the operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 06 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse.