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"I'm sad that people I trained don't know how to gain power. Did I fail in that?"
- Parliament sessions end early (Category: Breaking News)
- Forest ire forces Hodgman out (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Libs label Greens 'lapdogs' (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Parliament workload slumps (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
The Chinese loans to Africa tend to decline during periods of crisis, and the loan commitment fell in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to European Times. The total number of projects under Chinas Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has fallen to a record low of USD 1.9 billion in 2020
- Price of a loaf of 450g bread increased (Category: Breaking News)
- China rejects allegations of attempting to influence media in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- 50,000 packs of rice arrives in Sri Lanka from China (Category: Breaking News)
- August school holidays scrapped (Category: Breaking News)
Phase 01 to go live on June 21
- The Contribution Of The Monetary Policy For Overcoming The Current Economic Crisis Faced In Sri ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Nexus between money, exchange rate, money printing and inflation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central banks threatens stern action on victims after printing money (Category: Breaking News)
- Steve Hanke on currency boards and flawed pegs amid Sri Lanka meltdown (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to discuss debt restructuring with China, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today. Prime Minister Wickremesinghe held discussions with the Deputy Ambassador of China, Hu Wei, today. During the discussions the Prime Minister re-iterated Sri Lanka’s adherence to the “One China Policy”. He also stated that Sri Lanka was looking forward to discussing […]
- Modi committed to support Indian origin Tamils in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China to support proposed debt treatment process of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil leading talks to form all-party Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
Video: SJB & JVP boycott Parliament as economic crisis worsens
- 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: U.S. announces additional $5.75 Mn in response to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis (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)
The convertible debentures will accrue interest at a rate of 3% per annum.
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)
Parliament is to convene for only 2 days this week owing to the fuel crisis, the Committee on Parliamentary Business decided today. The Committee on Parliamentary Business met today under the chairmanship of Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Meanwhile, due to the opposition’s announcement
- Only e-versions of Parliament reports to be available (Category: Breaking News)
- Secret ballot papers used to elect Ranil as President destroyed (Category: Breaking News)
- Ruling SLPP to back Ranil for President (Category: Breaking News)
- UK House of Commons to debate situation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
“Parliament is in session for three days this week. Why did he pick today to boycott it?"
- Sri Lanka justice minister calls for opposition support for his 21st amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president, main opposition SJB to hold talks on August 05 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka constitutional reforms won’t be in effect till next parliament: opposition leader (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka main opposition will not join govt, will back “correct” decisions: opp. leader (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)
“We have included everything that can be passed without a referendum,” he said.
- Sri Lanka opposition-MP-turned-minister lambasts opposition leader over boycott (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to go ahead with 22nd constitutional amendment avoiding referendum (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s gazetted 22nd amendment bill is a diluted version of itself: CPA (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cabinet approves proposed 22nd amendment to constitution (Category: Breaking News)
"Sri Lanka was looking forward to discussing the debt restructuring with China (sic)," the statement said.
- Sri Lanka already started low level talks with India, China on debt restructuring  President (Category: Breaking News)
- Lazard initiates talks with India, China Japan on restructuring Sri Lanka debt (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says Sri Lanka needs to talk with China about debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- China to inform IMF on decision about financial assistance to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The government of the United States has announced the third tranche of new funding today to address the immediate needs of people hardest hit by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
Rs48billion injected outright
- Sri Lanka sells less than offered volume of bills, yields fixed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s CEB price hike delayed, affecting CPC and monetary policy: CB Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka private credit negative in June 2022, Rs189bn printed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka`s 12 billion rupees T-bills oversubscribed (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka On The Cusp Of Implosion! White Vans Have Become ‘Black Marias’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka In The Chalk Circle (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Gota Come Home’ – The New Paradigm: I Repeat; RW Will Make GR Look Like A Boy Scout! (Category: Breaking News)
- Lasantha’s 66th Birthday: Who Was Lasantha? (Category: Breaking News)
- Life After This Death? (Category: Breaking News)
The U.S. government has today (June 21) announced new funding totalling $5.75 million to address the immediate needs of people hit by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka.The post U.S. provides another...Click on the headline to read the full story
[…]The post Lanka’s Quest For Stability appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka: No Light Yet At The End Of The Tunnel (Category: Breaking News)
- Whose Saviour Is Ranil? And Who Is Being Clever – Ranil Or Gota? (Category: Breaking News)
- President RW’s Priority In 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka could tip back to chaos if six-time Prime Minister voted President (Category: Breaking News)
The US Government announced a third tranche of new funding today totalling $5.75 million to address the immediate needs of people hardest hit by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. This humanitarian assistance, totalling $5.75 million, will provide cash assistance, short-term jobs, and agriculture
- High-Level US delegation arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- High-Level US delegation to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks continued support from the US (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to provide essential medicines to Sri Lanka through UNICEF (Category: Breaking News)
crisis in the country. “We will […]
- Champika decides to sit as an independent MP in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Protest opposite residence of Dhammika Perera (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB protest forces President to walk out (Category: Breaking News)
- Wasalathilake takes oaths as SJB MP replacing Chaminda Wijesiri (Category: Breaking News)
Samagi Jana Balawegaya will boycott the parliamentary sessions this week as the topics taken up for discussion are non-relevant to the current economic crisis, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says.
"We will boycott this parliament," thundered Premadasa.
- Conflict of interest bill to tighten MPs standards (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Parliament sessions end early (Category: Breaking News)
- Tassie sees the greener light (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Sri Lanka goes to the polls (Category: Breaking News)
Earlier age 23 years
The two Ministers recommitted their resolve to continue working together to thwart people smugglers
- Choices (Category: Business)
- Business Trips (Category: Business)
- Air Force & the Navy played a crucial role (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka my second home - Asha Bhosle (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post What The President Can Do Before He Goes appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Enlightened Leadership To Overcome Challenges (Category: Breaking News)
- Reconciliation Also Needs Accountability To Be Viable (Category: Breaking News)
- Choice Of Elections Or Abolition Of Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Getting Nearer To Solution As Options Narrow (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is now printing money to pay state worker salaries, despite forex shortages
- Sri Lanka plans to cut deficit to 6.8-pct of GDP in 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tax hikes must be complemented by spending rationalization: Eran (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ‘s Inland Revenue collections top 60-pct of 2022 target by Aug: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cabinet approves 2.5-pct turnover tax (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Four Day Working Week For Public Servants – A Comment appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka President considers decentralizing public service, youth-led cultivation after crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- President Says ‘Raising Direct Taxes Inevitable To Reach IMF Goals’ – A Response (Category: Breaking News)
- President Leads Largest Delegation For Climate Change Summit In Dubai: Probably A Guinness World... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka logistics body proposes tough measures to curb fuel import bill (Category: Breaking News)
Video: Australia to assist Sri Lanka to overcome economic crisis within framework of IMF (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)
Video: Fuel Crisis affecting Public Transport - Will commuters be left stranded?
- 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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