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[…]The post As Our Economy Collapses, Going Green With Solar Energy & Ovens: It Is Fun & The Future appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Thousands flee after dam in Ukraine collapses (Category: Breaking News)
- When God Wants To Judge A Nation, He Gives Them Wicked Rulers: Our Government & Tamils Should Ta... (Category: Breaking News)
- When God Wants To Judge A Nation, He Gives Them Wicked Rulers: Our Government & Tamils Should Ta... (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamils Come Second In IMF Considerations: Navy & Royalist Mafia Party On Tamil Property (Category: Breaking News)
Importers are struggling to open letter of credit while exporters converted dollars reluctantly.
Stocks have been on a downward trend mainly due to higher interest rates
- Fuel prices increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Peliyagoda fish market complex inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
- Coconut prices down (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
The firm will continue to airlift the medical supplies gifted by other countries free of freight Charges
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed Parliament today that Sri Lanka was facing the threat of hitting rock bottom. He also said that going to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the only option Sri Lanka has to resolve the economic crisis. The Prime Minister said that the aim of the Government is to hold discussions […]
- Sri Lanka to reach IMF staff level agreement, debt restructuring framework by end July: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Having Proper plan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy is important – President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President says Let 2048 be the year of development for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka PM wants opposition to call off boycott to proceed with 21A (Category: Breaking News)
Talks will continue over the next few days with an IMF delegation already in the island nation, he said.
- Sri Lanka constitutional reforms won’t be in effect till next parliament: opposition leader (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka justice minister calls for opposition support for his 21st amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka PM must present fiscal consolidation plan, go for SOE reform: opposition MP (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must not overlook Russia in favour of IMF, says MP Weerawansa (Category: Breaking News)
Dollar shortage continues to weigh on the rupee which has fallen to 370 against US dollar from 203 on March 7.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 new teachers for the Central Province (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
Stock index rebound from near 8-week low.
- Fuel prices increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Peliyagoda fish market complex inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
- Coconut prices down (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lankan Economy Heading Towards A Dangerous Phase appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Lanka-Arab Relations (Category: Breaking News)
- The President, IMF & System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- What Next For Aragalaya? (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
Minister strongly denies claims of acute drug shortage.
- I-75 Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Arrest after 5kg cannabis haul (Category: South Australia)
- A task force to prevent Drug smuggling through fishery harbours (Category: Breaking News)
- Popping pills at 10 years old (Category: Technology)
Protests beginning to father pace as petrol, diesel shortages threaten to bring the country to a standstill
- Sri Lanka won’t face hunger crisis, economic situation will get worse before it gets better: new... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president meets top commonwealth official, diaspora group amid opposition criticism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to reach IMF staff level agreement, debt restructuring framework by end July: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada eases travel advisory to Sri Lanka from ‘orange’ to ‘yellow’ risk level (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil: A SWOT Appraisal appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW Vs. GR: Who Will Outwit Whom? (Category: Breaking News)
- Remember Ranil Is Revengeful & A Risk To Rights (Category: Breaking News)
- Hold Elections & Avert A Dual-Power Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil-SWOT: A Reappraisal (Category: Breaking News)
Passenger transport, goods transport hit
- Sri Lanka bunker firms cleared to import industrial fuel: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to operate one-third of private buses from June 06 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bus operators want tariff hike to account for central bank actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sees backlash against market pricing of expensive, polluting diesel (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis has threatened a looming food crisis.
- Rajitha says families suffering from food insecurity has jumped by 400% (Category: Breaking News)
- More Than 400 Admitted For Food Poisoning (Category: Breaking News)
- IFC to provide $400 million to banks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
Manufacturing recover from April holiday
- Annual holiday toy drives shift to virtual efforts in Minnesota, across the U.S. (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Annual holiday toy drives shift to virtual efforts in Minnesota, across the U.S. (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Hoops on Hops: Thanks and beer for this holiday (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Hoops on Hops: Thanks and beer for this holiday (Category: USA, North Dakota)
Three-wheel drivers blocked the Galle Road in Dehiwala today and obstructed traffic, demanding fuel. The three-wheel drivers accused the authorities of failing to resolve the fuel crisis. They said that the crisis has affected their day-to-day income as they have not been able to operate their three-wheel taxis. The drivers placed their three-wheelers across one […]
- Three-wheel fares increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Three-wheelers can pump fuel only from registered fuel station (Category: Breaking News)
- Key operations come to a halt in support of hartal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath tweets about “failed” MP Namals appearance at meeting (Category: Breaking News)
Currency crisis has triggered forex shortages
[…]The post A Country In Peril While The Executive Experiments appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Paradise Bankrupt On Golden Republic Anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Could A ‘National Government’ Resolve The Crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of Socio-Political Culture On The Growth Momentum; An Analysis Of Government Policy (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of Socio-Political Culture On The Growth Momentum; An Analysis Of Government Policy (Category: Breaking News)
"China and the United States could work together to help Sri Lanka (to) overcome current difficulties (sp)."
- Sri Lanka, China sign agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- China urges Sri Lanka to release detained fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Million dollar scam: 482 Chinese arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- China encourages more tourists - Govt (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF – Eagerly Awaited – Desperation Grows! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Dollar Crunch & Expanding Horizons (Category: Breaking News)
- Dollar Chase: Reforms & Audits (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Ranil’s Budget Only A Dream Of A New Economic Order? (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank Assistance Too Is Subject To Conditions! (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka may be compelled to buy more oil from Russia as the island nation hunts desperately for fuel amid an unprecedented economic crisis, the newly appointed Prime Minister said. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he would first look to other sources, but would be open to buying more crude from Moscow. Western nations largely […]
- Finland Prime Minister ousted, conservatives win tight vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crisis raises alarm about further unrest in APAC region (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to organize Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting over debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka former leftist leader blames IMF for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Depart From The Comfort Zone! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Senseless Killing Of 19A By 21A! (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Executive Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- What The President Can Do Before He Goes (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has seen long queues across the country waiting for fuel amid severe dollars shortage.
- Sri Lanka's food security committee discuss increasing global fuel and milk powder prices (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL accuses authorities of misleading the public on fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting President suggests urgent relief program for essentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president asks to crackdown black market fuel dealers (Category: Breaking News)
Rupee has collapsed and fallen over 70 percent since central bank allowed flexible fox rate
- Sri Lanka rupee quoted 367.30 to TT dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupee trading band to be set at 113.50/90 (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka rupee little changed amid dull trading (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rupee at 364 to TT dollar, guidance rate at 359.65 (Category: Breaking News)
Customers are sending questionaries to exporters on a daily basis inquiring about the country's situation.
- Exporters Forum back in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- No negative impact over GSP+ loss (Category: Breaking News)
- DHL partners HSBC Colombo Fashion Week for third consecutive year (Category: Business)
- TradeCard joins forces with Sri Lanka Design Festival (Category: Business)
The United Nations team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations launched a joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan today, calling for US$47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people worst-hit by the economic crisis over a four-month period, from June to September. This directly responds to the Government of Sri Lanka’s request […]
- Australia to provide $50 million assistance to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- WFP says 66 % Sri Lankans reduced number of meals eaten daily (Category: Breaking News)
- High-Level US delegation arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- High-Level US delegation to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is compelled to depend on other countries to manage the impacts of economic crisis.
- Fuel crisis - some recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- Ailing Economy (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka president urges ‘courage’ on National Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Devalues Rupee, Plans Tax Cuts to Support Growth (Category: Breaking News)
Wickremesinghe is on the spotlight for his performance after accepting Prime Minister post unconditionally.
- Samantha Power assures Ranil USAID support (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka won’t face hunger crisis, economic situation will get worse before it gets better: new... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to reach IMF staff level agreement, debt restructuring framework by end July: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka PM writes to opposition leader, invites his party to join new government (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that the next three weeks will be tough for Sri Lanka. Speaking in Parliament today, the Prime Minister said that the public must use fuel and gas as carefully as possible. He also said that unessential travel should be limited as much as possible. “Therefore, I urge all citizens […]
- PM warns Sri Lanka facing threat of hitting rock bottom (Category: Breaking News)
- An Exit Strategy From The Crisis: Agenda For Shared Revival Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Special Statement Delivered By President Ranil Wickremesinghe: Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign expatriates have stopped sending money through banking channels as black market gives them more rupees.
- Remittances from expat workers increase (Category: Breaking News)
- Expat SL workers send more money (Category: Breaking News)
- REMITTANCES BY MIGRANT WORKERS INCREASE (Category: Breaking News)
- USD 474.6 million received from expat SL workers in December (Category: Breaking News)
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