Colombo, April 8 -- NPP State Minister Nalin Hewage urged the public gathered at a rally to cheer more enthusiastically for his claim on the increase in Treasury reserves.

During his speech, he looked disappointed at the faint cheer he received from the public when he mentioned that Sri Lanka's Treasury held only USD 20 million when the National People's Power (NPP) Government assumed office.

"However, our administration has increased Treasury reserves to USD 6.19 billion," he stressed.

Meanwhile, addressing the matter, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today revealed monthly figures verified by the Central Bank, outlining Sri Lanka's official reserve levels from September 2024 to March 2025.

According to the Cabinet Spokes...