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Buddhist monks are angry with Rajapaksa also because people have started to turn against them for backing him
- My Dear Sinhalese Friend (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bakery owners raise bread, other baked good prices (Category: Breaking News)
- Monks call off death fast (Category: Breaking News)
- SSC, Sebastianites, BRC, Tamil Union, Bloomfield and Air Force register wins (Category: Sports)
Rate hike, fuel shortage, and looming political crisis weighed on investor sentiment
- Sri Lanka bourse slips ahead of policy rates, IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rupee quoted 367.30 to TT dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank own Treasuries holding tops Rs2trillion (Category: Breaking News)
Some analysts said the market was expecting a 300 basis point rate hike on Thursday
- Fuel prices increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s IOC unit reports Rs12.3 bn in Sept 2022 profits (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka railways fare hike not enough to recover fuel costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks fall after fuel price hike (Category: Breaking News)
The Government is preparing a new budget taking into account the measures proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to restore debt sustainability in Sri Lanka. Foreign Minister, Prof. G.L. Peiris said this during talks with the United Nations Resident Coordinator Hanna Singer-Hamdy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the discussion, Minister Peiris briefed […]
- Galle Face protesters decide to return properties (Category: Breaking News)
- Social media activist Pathum Kerner arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- Army deployed to Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (Category: Breaking News)
- Emergency ambulance service suspended in several areas (Category: Breaking News)
New Zealanders have been told to avoid non-essential travel to Sri Lanka due to the impacts of the economic crisis and the potential for civil unrest. An updated travel advisory issued by New Zealand today notes: Sri Lanka’s economic situation has deteriorated significantly in recent months. This has led to shortages of such basic necessities, […]
- Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka cross 200,000 in December (Category: Breaking News)
- Families of Australian HC staff in Colombo begin to leave (Category: Breaking News)
- UK relaxes travel advise on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK relaxes travel advice on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Says economy could contract 7-pct in 2022
- Sri Lanka’s total debt burden Rs 21.6 trillion by March 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Once the Parliament approves IMF agreement, the main points will be passed into law – Sri Lanka ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives financial assurance letter from China (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is desperate for foreign currency earnings through tourism
- Sri Lanka MP comes with saline to cast a presidential vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stock index gains over 1.6 pct in mid-day (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka imposes curfew in Colombo district from July 14-15 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new “diplomatic” PM starts foreign aid talks amid political stability concerns (Category: Breaking News)
Fuel shortage has led the country almost to a stand still.
- Tablet Rise (Category: Business)
- Bunker Business (Category: Business)
- LIOC makes request for price hike (Category: Breaking News)
- VIDEO: Govt. should be ashamed of raising fuel price (Category: Breaking News)
The country's dollar shortage has led to power cuts as the government is unable to import diesel for generation
- No power cuts until further notice (Category: Breaking News)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Lights coming back on after power outage in Rankin County (Category: USA, Mississippi)
Rehabilitation centre inmates are not considered prisonsers, officials say, though critics claim otherwise.
- Sri Lanka arrests four military personnel in connection with a rehab centre death (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to set up rehabilitation bureau for ‘addicts, militants, extremists’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Those who speak about human rights should learn from Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Two ex-LTTE cadres die in army rehabilitation centres (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Financial Crisis – Mismanagement, Fear Or Collusion? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Financial Crisis As Seen By A Non-Economist (Category: Breaking News)
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- Revisiting, Reforming & Reordering Our Agriculture (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s total debt burden increased to Rs 21.6 trillion by March 2022, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament today. He said that Sri Lanka needs to pay $3.4 billion between June and December this year, $5.8 billion in 2023, $4.9 billion in 2024, $6.2 billion in 2025, $4.0 billion in 2026 and $4.3 billion […]
- Sri Lanka Prime Minister’s full statement on IMF negotiations (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives financial assurance letter from China (Category: Breaking News)
- President seeks opposition support to implement IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- PM warns Sri Lanka facing threat of hitting rock bottom (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Implement President’s Pledges To Revive Economy appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President Needs Trust To Succeed In Problem Solving (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Change Course In National Interest (Category: Breaking News)
- Bipartisanship Beyond 22nd Amendment Is Needed (Category: Breaking News)
- Changing Pillows To Cure Headaches: Politicians—Constitutional Amendment Mess (Category: Breaking News)
Economic activities have significantly slowed down due to fuel shortage.
- Tablet Rise (Category: Business)
- Bunker Business (Category: Business)
- LIOC makes request for price hike (Category: Breaking News)
- VIDEO: Govt. should be ashamed of raising fuel price (Category: Breaking News)
The Supreme Court has ordered the Attorney General (AG) to submit a report on the purchasing and distribution of fuel. The court has ordered the AG to submit the report before 12th July. The order was given in response to a fundamental rights petition filed in the Supreme Court by the Bar Association of Sri […]
- Supreme Court orders funds allocated for polls to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Court dismisses petition challenging changes to SLFP constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Petitions filed accusing Finance Secretary of contempt of court (Category: Breaking News)
A state of self-imposed curfew is prevailing now within the country due to the fuel shortage, says parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa.
The Suwa Seriya 1990 emergency ambulance service announced yesterday (July 03) that its patient transfers would be delayed due to lack of fuel.The post Fuel shortage hits Suwa Seriya ambulance...Click on the headline to read the full story
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today refused to divert from the Parliament agenda and discuss the ongoing crisis in the country. Independent MP Wimal Weerawansa questioned the failure of the Parliament to focus on the fuel issue today instead of discussing others matters. The Speaker responded saying party leaders had agreed on the agenda so he […]
- Speaker not under quarantine- Media Unit affirms (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker not under quarantine- Media Unit affirms (Category: Breaking News)
- Speaker not under quarantine- Media Unit affirms (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition accuses Speaker Mahinda Yapa of being biased (Category: Breaking News)
The daily life of the general public is at risk of being further disrupted relative to the last week due to the limitation of transport services as a result of the fuel crisis.
[…]The post Child’s Guide To True Cost Of Activities: Concept Of Opportunity Cost appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
- The Victory Of Aragalaya: What Actually Happened To Gota & Ranil? (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Steve Hanke’s Crusade For Currency Boards (Category: Breaking News)
- Citizens Should Be Aware Of The Burden Of Total Government Expenditure (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to continue to stand by the ‘one China policy’ and support to protect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Foreign Ministry said today. The Foreign Ministry said that the assurance was given when the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor G.L. Peiris met with the Ambassador of China, Qi Zhenhong, at the Ministry […]
- Sri Lanka looks to enhance ties with Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Work of domestic mechanisms on reconciliation reviewed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka concludes bilateral consultations with Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo based Diplomatic corps briefed on present situation (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is facing risk of increased power cut
- Energy Cost (Category: Business)
- Nuke Extension (Category: Business)
- Energy Plan (Category: Business)
- Nuclear fears (Category: Technology)
"With this, we expect to meet our needs without shortages, and also to reduce prices through competition," he said.
- Mr X launches food war (Category: South Australia)
- New rules for food importers (Category: Breaking News)
- New regulations governing food imports to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- New Regulations for Food Imports (Category: Breaking News)
IMF has estimated a sharp contraction in the economic growth this year.
- Palmer's float sinks (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Sri Lanka stocks down as economy comes to still amid fuel crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Tablet Rise (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka shares up amid renewed interest on LIOC shares; concerns remain (Category: Breaking News)
As the fuel shortage has sent the country into a lockdown situation, people, particularly those in Colombo and the suburbs, are facing a risk of losing access to food and other essential stuff, with...Click on the headline to read the full story
Doctors and bankers were among hundreds of Sri Lankans who marched on Wednesday (June 29) to demand the government resolve a severe fuel shortage at the heart of the Indian Ocean island's worst...Click on the headline to read the full story
[…]The post Mission Impossible appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Need For An Agreement With The Citizens For A Stable Political Future (Category: Breaking News)
- The Galle Face Struggle & Its Importance (Category: Breaking News)
- It’s Time To Untether The Kite! (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis Deepens Without Rescue Plan (Category: Breaking News)
Video: Sri Lanka's public transport services in disarray due to fuel shortage (English)
- Video: Cabraal-missile is stronger than Indian Agni-V missile (Category: Video)
- Video: Dambulla Mosque controversy could have been solved peacefully (Category: Video)
- Video: Sajith issuing misleading statements - Tissa (Category: Video)
- Video: No need for permission - Sajith (Category: Video)
IMF is expected to issue a statement on its discussions with Sri Lankan officials on Thursday.
- Bunker Business (Category: Business)
- VIDEO: Govt. should be ashamed of raising fuel price (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan government not to increase fuel prices in line with international prices (Category: Breaking News)
- Tablet Rise (Category: Business)
Sri Lankans are frustrated of waiting in queues for days to buy fuel, cooking gas, kerosene
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Oil Pipeline Places Over 400 Families Under Threat (Category: Breaking News)
- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 400 respond (Category: Breaking News)
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