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A number of doctors have reported a severe shortage of medicines at several hospitals, including the Maharagama Cancer Hospital.
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka is fast-tracking efforts to seal a stalled trade pact with Thailand in order to boost trade and tourism, and improve the foreign currency shortage that has led to its worst economic crisis, a government minister said on Tuesday.The post Sri Lanka to fast-track trade pact
- From B-C Pact To Ranil’s New Somersault (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, India to sign power grid linking pact within two months – envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan says no pact yet with Sri Lanka on debt restructure talks (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand and Sri Lanka to sign free trade pact in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Islamabad , February 5 (ANI): Pakistan rules the illegally occupied parts of Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan with an iron grip and treats its citizens as if they are second-rate, according to a report in Inside Over. The entire Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), recently erupted in riots after the Pakistani government decided to further weaken the identity […]
- United Kashmir People’s National Party concerned over land grabbing by Pakistan in PoK, Gilgit B... (Category: Breaking News)
- British Parliament celebrates 75th accession day of J-K (Category: Breaking News)
- Regeneration Of Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh (Category: Breaking News)
- Three more CPEC-like corridor projects to be started by Pakistan and China: Report (Category: Breaking News)
The economic and financial condition of Sri Lanka is very precarious at the moment. It has been facing the worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. The Sri Lankan economy is going through a high rate of inflation, a shortage of essential commodities including fuel and medicines
- China holds key to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to ease economic crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president wants China to dramatically change stance on debt relief (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must avoid China’s debt restructuring as Beijing is to seek preferential treatment (Category: Breaking News)
- US Treasury Secy assures support for Sri Lanka’s debt restructure: president’s office (Category: Breaking News)
The Government Printer has stated that if funds are not provided ballot papers will not be printed, the National Election Commission said on Monday (February 13).The post Ballot papers will not be printed without funds – Government Printer appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Not possible to print ballot papers as no funds received – Government Printer (Category: Breaking News)
- Petition against holding Local Government Election postponed to May 11th (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Election Commission recommends Local Government Election to be held on April 25 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Local Government Election to be postponed? (Category: Breaking News)
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today warned of a serious crisis if the demand for an increase in electricity tariffs is not approved. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is to announce, on Wednesday, its decision over a request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board to increase tariffs. The matter was discussed when the […]
- Electricity tariffs to go up by 75 percent (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB seeks 82% increase in electricity tariffs (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB to slash electricity tariffs (Category: Breaking News)
- Electricity tariffs increased by 66 percent from today (Category: Breaking News)
The All Ceylon Medical Officers Association (ACMOA) says that a serious shortage of equipment used for medical services has emerged in the country despite the fact that a proper solution has still not been provided for the prevailing acute shortage of drugs.
- Medical graduates have nowhere to go (Category: South Australia)
- The Health Ministry today refuted the media report of a shortage of the TNT drug (Category: Breaking News)
- Doctor shortage worsens (Category: Western Australia)
- Polish isotopes to help cover Chalk River gap (Category: Canada, Ontario)
Sri Lanka’s external reserves surpassed two billion dollars in January, reflecting gradual improvement in the foreign exchange conditions in the domestic market which was made possible due to a slew of tightening measures and also due to the acceleration in the foreign currency inflows, recently.The post January foreign reserves end up above US$ 2 Billion, first time in about a year appeared first...
- Sri Lanka sees forex reserves exceeding $4 billion after fresh funding (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Rupee appreciates after almost a year into free float (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka approves lifting some limits on rupee conversion for outward remittances (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka debt deal could help board clear first bailout review (Category: Breaking News)
Non-essential and non-urgent surgeries have been temporarily postponed at Government hospitals, the Health Ministry said. Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said that the surgeries will be postponed on the advise of a doctor. The Minister said that essential and urgent surgeries will be carried out as usual. The decision has been taken due to a […]
- Keheliya Rambukwella remanded further (Category: Breaking News)
- Keheliya Rambukwella resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Keheliya threatens to resign as Health Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka facing shortage of some essential medicines (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita The Sri Lanka health sector would face a serious crisis within a few weeks, if shortages of medicines, surgical equipment, and chemicals used in labs, are not addressed now, President of the College of Anaesthesiologists and Intensivists of Sri Lanka (CAISL), Dr. Anoma Perera, said on Thursday evening, addressing a press conference, […]
- GMOA accuses govt. of contemplating 15% pay cut for health workers (Category: Breaking News)
- DDGHS: Only 100,000 Lankans have taken fourth jab (Category: Breaking News)
- Health Minister has sidelined senior officials – CP (Category: Breaking News)
- AMS explains primary reason for exodus of medical specialists (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo [Sri Lanka], February 2 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Sri Lanka is being seen as a harbinger of positive developments and an improved economic and financial situation for the island nation. Jaishankar during his visit to Sri Lanka reasserted India’s pursuit of the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and the belief in not […]
- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India s External Affairs Minister arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘India tries to ensure ties across the world, except with China, Pakistan’ (Category: Breaking News)
- India will extend financing assurances to the IMF to clear the way for Sri Lanka to move forward... (Category: Breaking News)
By Rathindra Kuruwita Medical professionals had taken steps to ensure that patients’ lives were not threatened during their 24-hour token strike yesterday, Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) Secretary Dr. Haritha Aluthge said. Dr. Aluthge said the strike was a success. “While those who are working in emergency services and other specialized sectors were on duty, […]
- Railway guards launch strike action (Category: Breaking News)
- Railway engine drivers on strike asked to report for duty immediately (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 11,000 expressway employees on token strike today (Category: Breaking News)
- Wildlife Officers launch token strike (Category: Breaking News)
In an unprecedented turn of events, Pakistan’s close allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE have asked Islamabad to forget the Kashmir issue as the country is embroiled in other complex issues that need to be resolved. “Don’t cry for Kashmir” were the innuendos used by the Middle Eastern leaders when Pakistan Prime Minister Shabazz Sharif […]
- Pakistan’s false, misleading narrative on Kashmir dispute exacerbates tensions with India (Category: Breaking News)
- Political party conspiring against IMF deal: Pakistan PM Sharif (Category: Breaking News)
- India says it has done more for Sri Lanka than IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- Will Modi’s soft power diplomacy be an antidote to Russia–Ukraine War? (Category: Breaking News)
Several trade unions in Sri Lanka have decided to go on strike today (February 08), in protest of the government’s new tax policy and its failure to address the shortage of medicines in the country.The post Many trade unions in Sri Lanka on strike today against the tax revision appeared
- Trade Unions warn of Countrywide Strikes on March 15 (Category: Breaking News)
- Many trade unions in Sri Lanka are on strike today (March 15) (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- 72 health trade unions in Sri Lanka on strike (Category: Breaking News)
Several trade unions have decided to engage in strike actions today (Feb. 08), in protest of the government s new tax policy and its failure to address the shortage of medicines in the country.
Sri Lanka’s international bondholders group was prepared to engage with the island nation’s authorities in debt restructuring talks consistent with the parameters of the IMF Programme, their legal adviser, White & Case LLP, said.The post Sri Lanka bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News...
- Sri Lanka debt restructuring stumbles as government rejects bondholders’ proposal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s bondholders ready for debt restructuring talks with authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Close to IMF Agreement, Is Weighing Bondholder Terms, Semasinghe Says (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bondholders talks focus on state enterprise debt, domestic banks – sources (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said regardless of the future elections, he wants to see a continuation of the economic reform path the country has embarked on, as it is the only way to come out of the current crisis.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank insists on staying on reform path regardless of election outcome appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking ...
- IMF process should continue whoever is in power – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will have to go for another DDO strategy if targets of current plan not achieved – CBS... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must implement budget proposals to avoid return to crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor explains debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has held talks with ministers and senior officials in Saudi Arabia, as the crisis-hit island nation seeks to boost cooperation with the Kingdom and other Gulf countries.The post Sri Lanka seeks to boost ties with Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka seeks to boost ties with Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka seeks release of crew (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks US$ 6 Billion fuel credit line from Saudi Arabia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Asian Development Bank support in digitalization, agriculture (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's economy could contract by -3.5 or -4.0% in 2023 after shrinking -11% last year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday.The post Sri Lanka economy could shrink by -3.5% to -4%, president says appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 11.5% in first quarter as financial crisis continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan economy expected to contract by 3% in 2023: IMF official (Category: Breaking News)
- Is the worst over for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 13 (ANI): Prices of pulses in Pakistan are going up due to the non-clearance of imported shipments at the port amid delay in the approval of relevant documents by banks, Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper reported. Rauf Ibrahim, the chairman of Karachi Wholesalers Grocers Association (KWGA) said traders on Thursday, held a protest outside […]
- Expect To Pay More For Clothes (Category: USA, Georgia)
- Pakistan regime busy with petty issues as country faces crises: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to withdraw objections on EU concessions to Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami announces nationwide protest against hike in petroleum products price (Category: Breaking News)
From M.A. Kaleel,our Kalmunai Corr The Muslim scholars’ body All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulema has appealed to the Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajyantha to increase the number of students enrolled for Islam course at National College of Education, Addalaichenai, this year. In the letter addressed to the Minister, ACJU says that they are deeply concerned that […]
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- First Son (Category: Business)
- Islamic Banking (Category: Business)
- Convert Sara released on bail (Category: Breaking News)
Alleging the government has failed to address the developing crisis caused by grave shortage of pharmaceutical drugs, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has called for WHO’s intervention.In a letter dated January 26, 2023, addressed to WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom
- 80% of medicines brought under Indian credit line are not registered? (Category: Breaking News)
- GMOA accuses govt. of contemplating 15% pay cut for health workers (Category: Breaking News)
- GMOA not amused by Health Minister’s attempt to downplay current crisis as nothing new (Category: Breaking News)
- ACMOA: 5,000 more docs planning to migrate (Category: Breaking News)
The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) warns that they will file a complaint with the Sri Lankan office of the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the current drug shortage that the country is facing as a result of the negligence of the authorities.
Thursday 26th January, 2023 The Rajapaksa-Wickremesinghe government is in overdrive to delay the local government (LG) elections while pretending that it is ready to face them. Experience is said to be the best teacher, and the public, having been taken for many a ride, tends to believe the obverse of what the ruling party politicians […]
- SJB: Has Prez made LG polls disappear? (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition meets EC, demands early announcement of LG polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition asks EC to hold LG polls on 19 March (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister urges to delay LG polls until stability returns (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Egg & Poultry Crisis: Maximum Retail Price Is Not The Solution appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Price Control, Regulation Of Trade Or Consumer Education For A Proper Consumer Regime? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new price controls on eggs could lead to shortages: poultry association (Category: Breaking News)
- World Consumer Day: ‘Our Money Our Rights’ (Category: Business)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Need Is Going For IMF Plus (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is committed to meeting all its debt repayments and is hoping to complete debt restructuring negotiations in the next six months, the country’s central bank chief P. Nandalal Weerasinghe said. “There has been good progress this month with India already pledging financing assurances. We expect assurances from China and Japan soon,” Weerasinghe said […]
- JICA will not fund projects in Sri Lanka until debt restructured (Category: Breaking News)
- India seeks close coordination between Sri Lanka and all creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- S&P lowers Sri Lanka’s sovereign rating to Select Default grade (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s debt repayments to be suspended until 2028 (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is still awaiting assurances on Sri Lanka in order to present a Fund-supported program for Sri Lanka to the IMF’s Executive Board, for approval. The IMF confirmed that India has committed to help ease the debt burden of its crisis-stricken neighbor Sri Lanka as part of a possible International Monetary […]
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka slams US envoy (Category: Breaking News)
- D-day for Sri Lanka as IMF Executive Board meets to decide on EFF (Category: Breaking News)
India has committed to help ease the debt burden of its crisis-stricken neighbor Sri Lanka as part of a possible International Monetary Fund-supported program, the IMF said on Monday.The post India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- India ‘strongly supports’ Sri Lanka debt restructuring plan, it tells IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF eyes creditor assurances as it prepares Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring: China expected to inform its support to IMF today (Category: Breaking News)
- India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to target the export market for poultry and eggs, the President’s Media Division said today. Senior Advisor to the President on Food Security Dr Suren Batagoda said that most of the issues related to the industry could be solved by way of coming to a collective agreement among all the stakeholders and […]
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