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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited the leaders of the 10 political parties that quit the government to represent the parliament independently, to discuss the current political situation in the country.
A meeting of Sri Lanka Freedom Party s politburo is expected to be held this evening (May 15) to take several decisions pertaining to the current crisis situation in Sri Lanka, sources told Ada Derana.
[…]The post System Change Or Systemic Thinking; Wither To Ranil? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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[…]The post Whose Saviour Is Ranil? And Who Is Being Clever – Ranil Or Gota? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ranil-Rajapaksa Dilemmas: Push Back On Basil Or Risk Leaving Like Gota (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil-Gota Twosome: One Gone, The Other Is Acting Up (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Should Have Retired After Two Terms: Chamal Rajapaksa – Gota Should Resign Now! (Category: Breaking News)
- Whither Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the support of the country s youths is expected when finding solutions to overcome the current crisis situation.
In the next few weeks we will face the most difficult time
- Sri Lanka continues monetary financing of imports, pegging after ‘running out’ of reserves (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank busts US$9.8bn since Feb 2020 to suppress rates, for stimulus (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka central bank US$4.0bn in debt by March 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka infotech, mobile telephony in a fix after import ban (Category: Breaking News)
Panels will be in charge of supporting the protesters and including their proposals in government policies.
- Dam disquiet (Category: Technology)
- Gov. Tim Walz activates Minnesota National Guard in anticipation of Capitol protests this weekend (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Gov. Tim Walz activates Minnesota National Guard in anticipation of Capitol protests this weekend (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Gov. Tim Walz activates Minnesota National Guard in anticipation of Capitol protests this weekend (Category: USA, North Dakota)
A committee has been appointed to oversee the security, health and other needs related to GotaGoGama at Galle Face. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the committee headed by former Minister Ruwan Wijewardene includes officials from the Colombo Municipal Council, Urban Development Authority, Health Ministry, Police and Army. The Prime Minister said that it has […]
- Act on Climate Change to be submitted to Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket legends slam Rajapaksas over violence (Category: Breaking News)
- Houses and property of several former Ministers set on fire (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attacked at GotaGoGama (Category: Breaking News)
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (14) appointed four Cabinet Ministers to handle key tasks until a full Cabinet is appointed. The President’s Office said that the four Ministers were appointed to maintain the legitimacy and stability of the parliamentary activities and other matters in the country until a full Cabinet is appointed. The four Cabinet Ministers […]
- Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara join the Cabinet (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith removes Harin and Manusha (Category: Breaking News)
- Amaraweera among 8 new Cabinet Ministers appointed today (Category: Breaking News)
- President appoints several State Ministers (Category: Breaking News)
Many SLPP members lost their homes after Rajapaksa loyalists attacked a peaceful protest
- Sri Lanka’s Black Monday: Former minister Johnston Fernando gives statement to CID (Category: Breaking News)
- Pay rise for politicians (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- When will they ever learn? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka deputy speaker vote: Mahinda, Namal Rajapaksa absent; Johnston, Sanjeewa present (Category: Breaking News)
Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung and leader of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake met today (May 14) to discuss the most urgent challenges faced by the island nation.
"I also wish to inform you that we will extend our support as a responsible opposition to correct decisions."
- Conviction Concern (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Opposition Leader calls on President (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Opposition Leader questions the planned extension of the parliamentary complex (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Muslim Congress may withdraw support to the government over the Dambulla mosque issue (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended an invitation to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to join hands with the government to resolve the crisis situation in the country, setting aside party politics.
[…]The post Final Attempt To Resuscitate Despotism appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Don’t Shoot The Messenger: Commissions, An “Open Sesame” (Category: Breaking News)
- Pohottuwa’s Suicidal Plunge (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s Attempt To Redefine The Political Discourse & Direction Through Suppression (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Will Ranil Rescue The Economy Or Rajapaksas? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Parliament Of Monkeys (Category: Breaking News)
- A Cabinet Of Patriotic Opportunists (Category: Breaking News)
- Unholy Silence Of Holies (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Economics & 13A Politics: Recipe For Unrest (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Ranil Wickremesinghe Becomes Prime Minister appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Unelected President Ranil A Vicious Hypocrite? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil-Rajapaksa Dilemmas: Push Back On Basil Or Risk Leaving Like Gota (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahinda Should Have Retired After Two Terms: Chamal Rajapaksa – Gota Should Resign Now! (Category: Breaking News)
- Whose Saviour Is Ranil? And Who Is Being Clever – Ranil Or Gota? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Story Of The Occasional Cinemagoer: Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- GR Regime’s New Year Gift To Muslims (Category: Breaking News)
- GR Regime’s New Year Gift To Muslims (Category: Breaking News)
- GR Regime’s New Year Gift To Muslims (Category: Breaking News)
- Pandemic Causes Double Whammy For Sri Lankan Muslims (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Repercussions Of The Rape Of Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- Who Or What Made Us Insolvent (Category: Breaking News)
- Honouring Rajapaksa: An Open Letter To The UN Resident Coordinator (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is The ‘Aragalaya’ Checkmated? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya After Ranil: Re-Booting The Revolution (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Democratic Credentials? A Test, A Challenge! (Category: Breaking News)
- Saying No To Authoritarian Governance (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Changing Pillows To Cure Headaches: SLGo – Additional Cost-Saving Measures appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Downward Spiralling Economy: Increased Govt Spending & Reduced Revenue (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption & Lack Of Common-Sense; Presidential Brutalities (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- Government-Sponsored Terrorism In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s new prime minister has told the BBC an economic crisis that has brought misery and unrest is Âgoing to get worse before it gets betterÂ.
"Every day that passes, the future of this country is put at greater risk."
- Sri Lanka's cash crisis could overshadow tour (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president urges ‘courage’ on National Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka's main opposition says country moving from crisis to crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- FEB officials Jordan bound to settle worker dispute (Category: Breaking News)
Honiara [Solomon Islands], April 23 (ANI): Solomon Islands’ latest security deal with China has stirred a political storm in the islands with the Opposition demanding a reversal of the pact. Solomon Islands’ main opposition leader Matthew Wale said that there is no transparency in the China-Solomons agreement and added that the people do not want […]
- New Zealand wants transparency over new China-Solomons pact (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s security pact with Solomon Islands sends shivers down western nations’ spine (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to join Pacific trade pact talks: report (Category: Business)
- Forest pact talks extended (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
“After I speak to [friendly nations], there will be help coming from there. They won’t allow people to starve.”
- SL must help toward peaceful settlement in the Maldives: Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Easter Attacks: Sri Lanka to seek assistance of UK Government & intelligence over Easter Sunday ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will not allow anything harmful to India’s security – President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil to cut short UK visit (Category: Breaking News)
India’s NIA Special Court has rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by an accused wanted in connection with the human trafficking of 38 Sri Lankan nationals, who were brought to Tamil Nadu by sea and later to Mangaluru, to be sent to Canada by sea illegally. Seeni Aabulkhan, a resident of Mandapam in Ramanathapuram of […]
- Court dismisses petition challenging changes to SLFP constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- Supreme Court orders funds allocated for polls to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- Court blocks attempt to frame Indonesians trafficked to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan prosecuted in Vietnam over property theft (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory on Sri Lanka warning against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said that it advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, due to ongoing political and economic instability. This advice does not apply to airside transit […]
- Sri Lanka FCDO advice campaign gains UK s House of Lords support (Category: Breaking News)
- UK considers imposing sanctions on Gen. Silva, others over ‘war crimes’ (Category: Breaking News)
- UK advises against Sri Lanka travel as soft-peg collapse triggers violence (Category: Breaking News)
- UK travel advice tweaks for Sri Lanka ‘still unfair’ (Category: Breaking News)
New Zealand is to provide NZ$ 500,000 to help feed vulnerable children and assist struggling farmers in Sri Lanka. Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said that the funds will be provided via the World Food Programme and FAO. “This builds on our long history of partnership with Sri Lanka, and part of NZ$25.7 million in development support […]
- New Zealand and Sri Lanka discuss potential areas of cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and New Zealand Foreign Ministers meet on the sidelines of CHOGM 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives Speaker to coordinate relief assistance for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks continued support from the US (Category: Breaking News)
Lack of parliament majority could drag the new prime minister's economic recovery plans
- Sri Lanka’s main opposition decides to conditionally support to new government (Category: Breaking News)
- Confirmed petrol shipment due on 22nd of July (Category: Breaking News)
- President urges China to change tune on debt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s new finance minister faces challenge of winning back international confidence (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) says it will support all the steps taken by a government under Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to resolve the economic crisis, while safeguarding the party s right of independence.
Sri Lanka's new prime minister has told the BBC an economic crisis that has brought misery and unrest is "going to get worse before it gets better".The post Sri Lanka economy crisis to get worse...Click on the headline to read the full story
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