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Rajapaksa supporters' attack on unarmed protesters hit smalltimers who saw booming business at Gota Go Gama.
- MynaGoGama and GotaGoGama Galle Face protest sites attacked and destroyed (Category: Breaking News)
- National flags fly in Jaffna on 63rd Independence day (Category: Breaking News)
- Another Protest (Category: Business)
- AP PHOTOS: Europe Photos of the Year (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Diesel and Fuel Oil requirements of Industries to function their Generators and Machinery
Russian oil is being supplied to Sri Lanka to produce fuel at its sole refinery as the bankrupt nation faces crippling shortages of everything from gasoline to diesel. The Russian grade of Siberian Light will be processed at Ceylon Petroleum Corp.’s refinery in Sapugaskanda,chairman Sumith
- Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery operations resumes today after two months (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sapugaskanda oil refinery to be closed due to forex shortage (Category: Breaking News)
- Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery resumes operations (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister says have petrol but diesel prioritised for electricity (Category: Breaking News)
The police have seized another stock of fuel hoarded to be resold for higher prices. One suspect was arrested in the raid carried out in Suwarapola, Piliyandala.
"This will ease the burden on CPC and fuel stations providing in bulk."
- Twice rejected petrol released to the market in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 7.5 percent (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Petroleum Corporation calls for tenders to import fuel for six months (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod to allow specific sectors of economy to import fuel individually (Category: Breaking News)
The operations at the Sapugaskanda oil refinery will commence again today (May 27) and producing Fuel Oil will start in six days, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.The post...Click on the headline to read the full story
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has concluded a virtual mission to Sri Lanka during which it was noted that Sri Lanka must give an assurance that debt sustainability will be restored. The IMF team led by Peter Breuer and Masahiro Nozaki conducted a virtual mission with the Sri Lankan authorities during May 9-24 on […]
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF holds talks with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF waiting for Sri Lanka to do the needful (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF seeks stability to resume talks with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Prime Minister's office was targeted by the protesters for the first time.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Over 400 respond (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- Nearly 400 arrested over recent mob violence (Category: Breaking News)
IMF has advised Sri Lanka top seek debt restructuring as early as in April 2020, officials have told a parliament panel
- China dithers over IMF s Sri Lanka debt plan, leaves Colombo in limbo (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL governor hopeful Sri Lanka can achieve debt sustainability before IMF dates (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must present debt restructuring strategy by end of April - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- SRI LANKA RECEIVES IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE EXTENDED FUND FACILITY (EFF) ARRANGEMENT (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's refinery was closed in March due to dollar shortage prevented crude imports
- Persian Prop (Category: Business)
- Refining Revision (Category: Business)
- ‘Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery’ to become a separate state enterprise (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery’ to become a separate state enterprise (Category: Breaking News)
New Prime Minister is expected to present a new budget with higher tax, reduced government spending
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
Police has discovered hoarding of fuel worth 20.5 million rupees in the past few days.
- Mobile app nets in around 2000 vehicles topping up fuel more than once (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president asks to crackdown black market fuel dealers (Category: Breaking News)
- Robinhood: What you need to know about the app at the center of the GameStop drama - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Robinhood: What you need to know about the app at the center of the GameStop drama - CNET (Category: Technology)
analysts say the site has been drying up since the appointment of New PM, Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 12
- Sri Lanka PM says ready to address protesters concerns; appoints panels (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka protestors ready to hand over seized govt buildings except president’s office (Category: Breaking News)
- Child or business? Sri Lanka flag vendor given choices by Rajapaksa backers before attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president rejects claims of protester crackdown amid continuous arrest (Category: Breaking News)
Video: Never-ending queues: Sri Lankans still in line for fuel
- 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)
Video: No end in sight for long queues near fuel stations in Sri Lanka (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)
Analysts expect market to fall with government's expected fiscal consolidation plan
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka sees a growing black market for fuel amid acute shortage
- 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)
Lack of jet fuel in Colombo forces SriLankan, other airlines to refuel in other airports
- Price Hike (Category: Business)
- Engine Efficiency (Category: Business)
- Soft Asset (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka faces risk of international airlines pullout after fuel notice (Category: Breaking News)
“What the international community is looking for is long-term policy credibility and sustainability."
- Sri Lanka’s business mogul Dhammika Perera attempts to bring hope after govt failures (Category: Breaking News)
- EXPLAINER – Sri Lanka people’s hopes fade as monetary stability eludes new PM (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says talks with Sri Lanka make significant policy progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s interim budget aims ambitious revenue, debt cut targets (Category: Breaking News)
A large stock of fuel found hoarded has been seized by the Police following raids on multiple locations. The Police said that 27,000 litres of petrol, 22,000 litres of diesel and 10,000 litres of kerosene had been seized. Police Spokesman, SSP Nihal Thalduwa, said that 429 raids have been conducted
- Public urged not to overcrowd fuel stations to get quota (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel quota for three-wheelers doubled (Category: Breaking News)
- Three-wheelers can pump fuel only from registered fuel station (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ordered to use minimum force at filling stations (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Police says it has arrested 137 people in total over the past few days for hoarding large volumes of fuel to be sold at higher prices later.
[…]The post Recent Political Violence And Its Consequences appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Aragalaya: Role Of Protests In Political Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Could A ‘National Government’ Resolve The Crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Executive Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
Regional plantation companies and smallholders are harvesting green leaf and arranging deliveries
- Market Share (Category: Business)
- Leaf Factor (Category: Business)
- Value Trend (Category: Business)
- Leaf Trend (Category: Business)
Normal and expected levels in the Port of Colombo, despite the economic and political crisis
- Box Trends (Category: Business)
- Ferry service to Colombo from Indian port resumes after 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Port to attract Rs 3 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- 3 Japanese warships arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Australia’s cricketers have raised ethical concerns about touring Sri Lanka at a time the people are suffering with power cuts and other issues. However, according to the Australian Associated Press the players have said they will support a decision from officials to precede with next month’s tour. Australia are due to fly out to Sri Lanka […]
- Sri Lankan Tamil family to be allowed to return to Biloela (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews leads Sri Lanka to T20 win over Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
- World reacts to Putin critic Alexei Navalny’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Father and son from Sri Lanka drown in Queensland waterfall tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
USAID Administrator Samantha Power has assured Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe USAID support. USAID Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif said that Power held a call with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss how USAID is responding to the country’s political and economic crises. Administrator Power expressed her sympathy for those Sri Lankans who were killed or injured in the […]
- Samantha Power to visit Sri Lanka to discuss crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Samantha Power notes unrest forced GR to flee Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Samantha Power announces $40 million in development assistance to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Power to raise human rights issue during Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's 2022 economic growth will see the worst ever contraction in its history - CB chief
- Sri Lanka stocks fall after fuel price hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks edge down on tax hike worries after PM appointed as new finmin (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
A maximum limit has been imposed on fuel pumped into vehicles at fuel stations operated by Lanka IOC. This is in line with a similar restriction imposed by fuel stations operated by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Accordingly, fuel stations will only issue fuel worth Rs. 2,500
- Additional fuel to be dispatched to reduce queues (Category: Breaking News)
- Transportation of fuel temporarily suspended (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices revised (Category: Breaking News)
- Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Private and State passenger bus fares have been increased following the latest fuel price hike. The National Transport Commission said that bus fares have been increased by 19.5 percent. The minimum bus fare has been increased to Rs. 32.00. Fuel prices were increased with effect
- Sri Lanka private bus operators ask for fuel subsidy (Category: Breaking News)
- Bus fare hike needed with fuel price hike, says Gemunu (Category: Breaking News)
- Bus fares must go up (Category: Breaking News)
- Pvt. Bus Operators Ask For Fare Hike (Category: Breaking News)
Video: Fuel price hike imposed overnight. People continue to stand in queues.
- 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)
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