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"There is no way we can go ahead with the current public sector. The ideal size is 500,000."
- Committee to study possibility of granting 5 years leave to govt employees to work in private se... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Telecom unveils Abhimaana broadband (Category: Breaking News)
- 5 years leave for Sri Lankan government employees to work in private sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Leave for Public sector (Category: Breaking News)
"There is a war in Ukraine today after the IMF intervened there."
- Sri Lanka must not overlook Russia in favour of IMF, says MP Weerawansa (Category: Breaking News)
- US pursuing ‘plan B’ with Prez, after Speaker turned down its offer (Category: Breaking News)
- Cannot support Sri Lanka’s IMF-bound “caretaker” president: MP Vasudeva N (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s “independent” parties to launch grand coalition on September 04 (Category: Breaking News)
The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka tweeted Friday June 24 afternoon that more aid will follow.
- Indian shipment of rice, milk powder, medicines worth 2bn arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India hands over relief supplies worth over Rs. 2 billion to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian shipment of rice, milk powder, medicines worth Rs 2bn en route to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil Nadu sends another shipment of relief goods to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Aragalaya For Creating A Classless Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lankan Cricket – An Observer Perspective (Category: Breaking News)
- A Father For The Homeless & A Priest Of The Helpless (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragala Bhumiya & Sri Lankan Mythological Consciousness (Category: Breaking News)
- Unelected & Unconstitutional MP Becoming The President? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Discarded & Ignored Human Rights Council’s Resolutions By Defiant Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- UNHRC Sessions In March 2021: Duty To Ensure Accountability & Justice (Category: Breaking News)
- UNHRC Sessions In March 2021: Duty To Ensure Accountability & Justice (Category: Breaking News)
- UNHRC Sessions In March 2021: Duty To Ensure Accountability & Justice (Category: Breaking News)
- UNHRC Sessions In March 2021: Duty To Ensure Accountability & Justice (Category: Breaking News)
The IMF must put the issue on the agenda during their visit, he said.
- Peg Warning (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka cabinet, opposition leader, committee chairs will see IMF deal: minister (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF staff plans to visit Sri Lanka August 24-31 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka opposition reiterates calls for IMF deal to be tabled in parliament (Category: Breaking News)
Views of Milton Friedman, Robert Mundel and how John Greenwood and Alan Walters set up the Hong Kong currency board
- Milton Friedman’s views on currency boards explained by Hanke amid Sri Lanka soft-peg crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka continues to soft-peg in May intervening in both directions (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank deep in debt, dollar shortages at ‘guidance’ rate : Wijewardena (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rates elevated amid failed float and DDR fears (Category: Breaking News)
The health and food sectors are two of the most heavily affected by the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, with severe medical and food supply shortages, availability of basic pharmaceuticals and overall health and wellbeing continuing to be significantly affected. In this backdrop, building
- UNDP and Michelin Foundation partner to procure essential medicines for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP gives importance to working with vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan working with UN to empower women in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Government and UNDP map out SDG investment for private sector to support recovery (Category: Breaking News)
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met his Sri Lankan counterpart Prof. G.L. Peiris in Rwanda and discussed India s crucial support for the crisis-hit nation.
[…]The post Revisiting, Reforming & Reordering Our Agriculture appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Just Rewards For Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- On Overlooking The Obvious (Category: Breaking News)
- Improvising To Overcome Tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
- Financial Crisis As Seen By A Non-Economist (Category: Breaking News)
Video: NewslineSL | Sri Lanka in crisis in search of solutions | Daniel Alphonsus | 23 June 2022...
- 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)
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Local Government of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta today announced the contribution of NZD 800,000 (approximately LKR 181 million) to UNICEF Sri Lanka to help Sri Lankan children who have been badly impacted by the ongoing economic crisis.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
Indian delegation comes as Sri Lanka is highly depending on Indian credit line for its fuel and other essentials.
- Fuel crisis - some recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- Indo-Chinese supremacy battle aids Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka gains from Indo-Chinese supremacy battle (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka on track to MDGs fast - Indian High Commissioner (Category: Breaking News)
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 proposed amendment will be of "no consequence to our current situation" regardless, he said.
- Sri Lanka justice minister calls for opposition support for his 21st amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka opposition-MP-turned-minister lambasts opposition leader over boycott (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cabinet approves proposed 21st amendment to constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka parliament to debate 22nd amendment to constitution on Oct 06, 07 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankans are still waiting in long queues for days to buy fuel and cooking gas amid power cuts as the crisis deepens.
- Transparency International wants Sri Lanka’s presidential hopefuls to declare assets (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka opposition MP says agreed with rival on post-presidential vote economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka CEB ex chair’s letter to be tabled for discussion at next COPE meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- Despite denials Maldivian journalist insists MR, family were to flee (Category: Breaking News)
The firm will continue to airlift the medical supplies gifted by other countries free of freight Charges
Private buses now spend a longer time at bus stops waiting for passengers in an attempt to cover costs.
- Complaints to Sri Lanka Elections Commissioner of misusing private buses for elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka private bus service in turmoil, must be permitted to refuel anywhere: PBOA (Category: Breaking News)
- Private buses on strike in Sri Lanka over fuel issue, fare revision (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association vows to increase bus fare from July 01 (Category: Breaking News)
"Limited amount of Petrol to be distributed today (23) and tomorrow (24) islandwide."
- Hobart fuel cost highest (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Price Balance (Category: Business)
- Hobart fuel price jump (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Petrol pricing paradox (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
To discuss long and short term assistance
INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s largest and leading cement manufacturer handed over 10,000 doses of Erythropoietin (EPO) vaccinations to the Ministry of Health today to address the shortage of medicine resulting from Sri Lanka’s current economic crisis. The donation valued at LKR 40 million, and procured
- President decides not to extend State of Emergency (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan Rupee continues to strengthen against USD (Category: Breaking News)
- Hambantota Port being developed as a multipurpose port (Category: Breaking News)
- UN to launch global public appeal for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Taliban in Afghanistan have appealed for international support, as the country deals with the aftermath of a devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake. More than 1,000 people have been killed and at least 1,500 injured. Unknown numbers are buried in the rubble of ruined, often mud-built homes. South eastern Paktika province has been worst-hit and the […]
- Taliban forces clash with Iranian border guards (Category: Breaking News)
- Man charged with terrorism after deadly Oslo attack (Category: Breaking News)
- China Covid app restricts residents after banking protests (Category: Breaking News)
- EU blames Russia for food crisis prompting walkout (Category: Breaking News)
Has China subscribed to the economic downfall of Sri Lanka through its alluring loan scheme? Sri Lankans today inherit unviable Chinese infrastructure projects yielding no returns. Have Chinese investments in Sri Lanka done any good to the country? A complex issue posed by many trying to find answers in the present context. These projects, more […]
- Prime Minister Modi has given us a breath of life: Ranil says addressing Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s attitude puzzles Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Bad news for Beijing: Colombo will not allow China to use Sri Lanka as base to threaten India (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese role in the Sri Lankan crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman has assured Sri Lanka of her Âfullest support and cooperation for its recovery from the ongoing economic crisis.
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
- 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)
Brokers see downward trend to continue in the next few weeks until interest rates come down.
- Sri Lanka shares on a roll, hit another high (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Stx at 12-Wk Low on Asian Alliance (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares gain over 2-pct in mid-day trade on positive interim budget (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks down for 3rd straight session amid tax hike worries (Category: Breaking News)
by Arundathie Abeysinghe U.S., Japan, India and Australia ready to intervene to prevent Sri Lanka’s economic implosion and a humanitarian crisis of regional impact. Under indictment are the policies of President Rajapaksa, who is too bent on Chinese positions. For China, the Quad’
- Quad urged to take more proactive role to address Sri Lanka crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- India and Japan to cooperate to address crisis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s dwindling foreign policy: ECT back to Japan considered (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet discusses India’s concerns on Chinese “spy ship” (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)
"But India can't keep giving us loans. Even their assistance has a limit."
- Sri Lanka could get US$6.0bn from India, talks with Japan: Coomaraswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- China fears Sri Lanka swap re-structuring if proceeds are used: Coomaraswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan President to open state-of-the-art theater built by China (Category: Breaking News)
- Japanese Cultural Exhibition at Art Gallery (Category: Breaking News)
"Are we trying to get out of this crisis by being caught in a western trap?" he demanded.
- Russia-Lanka �Images of Friendship� (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia to supply oil to Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka former leftist leader blames IMF for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- UK and Russia 'commend' investigations (Category: Breaking News)
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