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Three-wheel drivers blocked the Galle Road in Dehiwala today and obstructed traffic, demanding fuel. The three-wheel drivers accused the authorities of failing to resolve the fuel crisis. They said that the crisis has affected their day-to-day income as they have not been able to operate their three-wheel taxis. The drivers placed their three-wheelers across one […]
- Three-wheel fares increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Three-wheelers can pump fuel only from registered fuel station (Category: Breaking News)
- Key operations come to a halt in support of hartal (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath tweets about “failed” MP Namals appearance at meeting (Category: Breaking News)
Currency crisis has triggered forex shortages
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- Paradise Bankrupt On Golden Republic Anniversary (Category: Breaking News)
- Could A ‘National Government’ Resolve The Crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of Socio-Political Culture On The Growth Momentum; An Analysis Of Government Policy (Category: Breaking News)
- The Impact Of Socio-Political Culture On The Growth Momentum; An Analysis Of Government Policy (Category: Breaking News)
"China and the United States could work together to help Sri Lanka (to) overcome current difficulties (sp)."
- Sri Lanka, China sign agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation (Category: Breaking News)
- China urges Sri Lanka to release detained fishermen (Category: Breaking News)
- Million dollar scam: 482 Chinese arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- China encourages more tourists - Govt (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post IMF – Eagerly Awaited – Desperation Grows! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Dollar Crunch & Expanding Horizons (Category: Breaking News)
- Dollar Chase: Reforms & Audits (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Ranil’s Budget Only A Dream Of A New Economic Order? (Category: Breaking News)
- World Bank Assistance Too Is Subject To Conditions! (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka may be compelled to buy more oil from Russia as the island nation hunts desperately for fuel amid an unprecedented economic crisis, the newly appointed Prime Minister said. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he would first look to other sources, but would be open to buying more crude from Moscow. Western nations largely […]
- Finland Prime Minister ousted, conservatives win tight vote (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crisis raises alarm about further unrest in APAC region (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to organize Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting over debt crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka former leftist leader blames IMF for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Depart From The Comfort Zone! appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Senseless Killing Of 19A By 21A! (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Executive Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- Electing A New Parliament & Ending The Old Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
- What The President Can Do Before He Goes (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka has seen long queues across the country waiting for fuel amid severe dollars shortage.
- Sri Lanka's food security committee discuss increasing global fuel and milk powder prices (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL accuses authorities of misleading the public on fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Acting President suggests urgent relief program for essentials (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president asks to crackdown black market fuel dealers (Category: Breaking News)
Rupee has collapsed and fallen over 70 percent since central bank allowed flexible fox rate
- Sri Lanka rupee quoted 367.30 to TT dollar (Category: Breaking News)
- Rupee trading band to be set at 113.50/90 (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka rupee little changed amid dull trading (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rupee at 364 to TT dollar, guidance rate at 359.65 (Category: Breaking News)
Customers are sending questionaries to exporters on a daily basis inquiring about the country's situation.
- Exporters Forum back in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- No negative impact over GSP+ loss (Category: Breaking News)
- DHL partners HSBC Colombo Fashion Week for third consecutive year (Category: Business)
- TradeCard joins forces with Sri Lanka Design Festival (Category: Business)
The United Nations team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations launched a joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan today, calling for US$47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people worst-hit by the economic crisis over a four-month period, from June to September. This directly responds to the Government of Sri Lanka’s request […]
- Australia to provide $50 million assistance to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- WFP says 66 % Sri Lankans reduced number of meals eaten daily (Category: Breaking News)
- High-Level US delegation arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- High-Level US delegation to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is compelled to depend on other countries to manage the impacts of economic crisis.
- Fuel crisis - some recommendations (Category: Breaking News)
- Ailing Economy (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka president urges ‘courage’ on National Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Devalues Rupee, Plans Tax Cuts to Support Growth (Category: Breaking News)
Wickremesinghe is on the spotlight for his performance after accepting Prime Minister post unconditionally.
- Samantha Power assures Ranil USAID support (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka won’t face hunger crisis, economic situation will get worse before it gets better: new... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to reach IMF staff level agreement, debt restructuring framework by end July: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka PM writes to opposition leader, invites his party to join new government (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that the next three weeks will be tough for Sri Lanka. Speaking in Parliament today, the Prime Minister said that the public must use fuel and gas as carefully as possible. He also said that unessential travel should be limited as much as possible. “Therefore, I urge all citizens […]
- PM warns Sri Lanka facing threat of hitting rock bottom (Category: Breaking News)
- An Exit Strategy From The Crisis: Agenda For Shared Revival Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Special Statement Delivered By President Ranil Wickremesinghe: Full Text (Category: Breaking News)
Foreign expatriates have stopped sending money through banking channels as black market gives them more rupees.
- Remittances from expat workers increase (Category: Breaking News)
- Expat SL workers send more money (Category: Breaking News)
- REMITTANCES BY MIGRANT WORKERS INCREASE (Category: Breaking News)
- USD 474.6 million received from expat SL workers in December (Category: Breaking News)
Crop shortfalls due to fertilizer and fuel shortages
- Sri Lanka state firms to buy 230,000MT fertilizer for next season: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Food Barrier (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka farmers showing stronger than expected interest to grow maize: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sees unexpectedly higher Yala rice cultivation: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
SLC expects a considerable collection from ticket sales
- App spending hit $400 million during socially isolated holiday season - CNET (Category: Technology)
- App spending hit $400 million during socially isolated holiday season - CNET (Category: Technology)
- App spending hit $400 million during socially isolated holiday season - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Computer gamers' brains 'differ' (Category: Technology)
Says guidance rate has reduced volatility
- Sri Lanka policy rate unchanged as market rates rise, money printing warnings (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka rates elevated amid failed float and DDR fears (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Restrictions On Forex Forward Market (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains policy interest rates unchanged (Category: Breaking News)
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- The Bleak Future For Sri Lanka : 75 Years After Independence (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka: Typical Propaganda By A Corrupt Nefarious Regime! (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Sixth (Mis)adventure: An Indisputable Reason For The ‘Aragalaya’ To Stay ... (Category: Breaking News)
- High Time To Repeal The PTA & Release All Prisoners Held Under It (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post RW’s Tax Hike Welcome But Much More To Be Done To Come Out Of The Crisis appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- How long will power cuts be? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka revenue officers slam politicians, policy makers for tax cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- WB cuts China growth forecast to 8.2% (Category: Business)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
Money printing creates forex and fuel shortages
- 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)
[…]The post Elon Musk To Rescue Sri Lanka From IMF Debt Bondage? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The Paris Club, Dollar Debt Colonialism & Asia’s New “Donors”: Reforming The International Aid A... (Category: Breaking News)
- Masks Of Democracy & Energy Geopolitics: Is Full Spectrum Dominance The Endgame? (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Make The Economy Scream’: Whither The Asian 21st Century? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's rice production has dropped by around 40 percent due to fertilizer ban.
- 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)
Sri Lanka is facing food shortage due to President Rajapaksa's fertilizer ban and dollar shortage
- Sri Lanka to import 50,000MT of rice under Indian credit line signed in March (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to write off small-time farmers’ debt 100 percent (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must rebuild agriculture sector immediately to prevent food shortages: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Amid food shortage fears, Sri Lanka president orders to cultivate in underutilized plantation la... (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's rubber products can grow up to 30% in US dollar revenue if uninterrupted power supply ensured
- Trading Monday (Category: Business)
- Opportunity to export goods to Africa (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministry takes steps to increase production of rubber (Category: Business)
- Trade Gap (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka is facing a food shortage due to a 2021 fertilizer ban, dollar shortage
- Food Warming (Category: Business)
- Nutty Problem (Category: Business)
- Food shortage looms for flood-hit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Plans to import coconuts suspended (Category: Breaking News)
Central bank has run out of reserves and is guidance rate
- 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 rates elevated amid failed float and DDR fears (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s central bank largely loses ability to create BOP deficits (Category: Breaking News)
The Government is targeting US $5bn this year for repayments, plus a further US $1bn to bolster the country’s reserves, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today. The Prime Minister, during a meeting today with representatives from the Joint Chambers, elaborated that discussions with the IMF are proceeding and he was hopeful that negotiations would conclude […]
- SJB rejects interim administration under GR (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister refuses to step down (Category: Breaking News)
- Curfew and emergency law declared (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil takes oaths as Finance Minister (Category: Breaking News)
The Government today briefed the Colombo based Diplomatic corps on the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka and the challenges encountered which included pressing issues such as shortage of fuel, gas, essential pharmaceutical products and power cuts. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. G. L. Peiris also detailed measures taken by the Government to address the […]
- Three Air Tractors arrive at the Ratmalana Airport (Category: Breaking News)
- Bodies of woman and son recovered from buried house (Category: Breaking News)
- Softlogic GLOMARK launches its latest store in Kandana (Category: Breaking News)
- Flights between Jaffna and Chennai resume (Category: Breaking News)
Earlier two consignments of medicine were donated by India and France.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
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