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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he accepted the post of Prime Minister as the economy was in disarray. He said the IMF has noted that around four years would be required to stabilize the economy, the first year is the worst. “I understand
Stax, the global management consultancy with a strong presence in Sri Lanka announced the launch of ‘Stax Academy’, the firm’s learning platform for up-skilling future business leaders to take-on the challenges of the global economy. Given Sri Lanka’s present economic climate, students
- Stax Academy celebrates second class of graduands (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Stax Academy’ enabling graduates with global business exposure (Category: Breaking News)
- Singapore says Gotabaya has not sought asylum (Category: Breaking News)
- Stax acquires boutique consulting firm in London to expand its global footprint (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post The Victory Of Aragalaya: What Actually Happened To Gota & Ranil? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To True Cost Of Activities: Concept Of Opportunity Cost (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Facility? Is It Sufficient To Deliver Prosperity To Sri Lankans? (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s Tax Hike Welcome But Much More To Be Done To Come Out Of The Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics: Actual Tax Payment Is Not What One Pays Today (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post What Next For Aragalaya? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The President, IMF & System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil Wickremesinghe: A Hired Premier (Category: Breaking News)
- Ali Sabry’s Misplaced Optimism (Category: Breaking News)
- Good Riddance Of Bad Rubbish & Next Phase Of Aragalaya (Category: Breaking News)
Presidential secretariat statement comes after a statement from the Prime Minister's office.
- Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, says she will vote to impeach President Trump (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, says she will vote to impeach President Trump (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, says she will vote to impeach President Trump (Category: USA, Maine)
- Liz Cheney, No. 3 House Republican, says she will vote to impeach President Trump (Category: USA, Iowa)
"Victory to the motherland, victory to the people, victory to the aragalaya," he said.
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Nordic and English history you need to know - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Nordic and English history you need to know - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Nordic and English history you need to know - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Nordic and English history you need to know - CNET (Category: Technology)
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has condemned the all acts of damage to property including the burning of the private residence of the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and appealed to the people not to resort to violence and not to cause harm to the persons and property of individuals. In a statement the […]
- BASL calls for a peaceful transition of power (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL urges public to remain calm; assures legal action against mobs for inciting violence (Category: Breaking News)
- DHHS clarifies COVID-19 vaccine eligibility rules regarding NH residency (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- DHHS clarifies COVID-19 vaccine eligibility rules regarding NH residency (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
In a statement issued yesterday, the Church of Ceylon joined the Catholic Church and several Buddhist prelates in calling for the resignation of the president and prime minister. A statement signed by the Right Reverend Keerthisiri Fernando, Presiding Bishop of the Church of Ceylon and the Right Reverend Dushantha Rodrigo Bishop of Colombo, said that […]
- President and Prime Minister must resign immediately – Church of Ceylon (Category: Breaking News)
- Elect a Prez capable of restoring constitutionalism, Church of Ceylon tells MPs (Category: Breaking News)
- Cardinal calls for cleansing of hearts to take country forward (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Queen Elizabeth II had close links with Church of Ceylon’ (Category: Breaking News)
n a wide ranging Colombo datelined story published on Thursday, The Guardian, the widely respected British newspaper, has laid bare the inside story of Sri Lanka’s current predicament in a report headlined “‘The family took over:’ how a feuding ruling dynasty drove Sri Lanka to ruin.” Written by Hanah Ellis-Peterson the report offers damning quotes […]
- Presidential polls cannot be delayed by advancing general election – EC (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya became victim of elitist conspiracy – Dilan (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya, Mahinda, Basil others responsible for economic crisis - SC rules (Category: Breaking News)
- NPP calls for new Constitution: ‘13 no solution to any problem’ (Category: Breaking News)
Statement signed by 15 Bishops calls for government to take drastic action to tackle economic crisis Lankan bishops have urged the government to provide a relief package for the poor amid the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948.The foreign exchange crisis has led to a shortage of essential commodities while people queue for hours […]
- Lankan bishops seek support for needy (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope Francis implores Lankan leaders to listen to the cries of the people (Category: Breaking News)
- All 225 sitting MPs must share the blame for the present crisis: Ranatunga (Category: Breaking News)
- Pope advises Cardinal not to let up on Easter issue (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Dragged Into The Darkness By Dictatorship, Democracy Is The Only Way Out Into The Light appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lanka Won’t Be The Last Nation To Need Friends (Category: Breaking News)
- 2020 Was The Year Of Doctors. Which Profession Would It Be In 2021? (Category: Breaking News)
- 2020 Was The Year Of Doctors. Which Profession Would It Be In 2021? (Category: Breaking News)
- 2020 Was The Year Of Doctors. Which Profession Would It Be In 2021? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post We Are On Course To A Dual Currency Regimen appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Oh Frabjous Day! Calloo Callay! (Category: Breaking News)
- A financial forecast across the globe (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Yuan Can’t Replace Dollar As The Global Currency (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post War On China? – V: A “Carnival” Of Quads appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- War On China? – VI: India & The US: Forward Policy & The Brzezinskian Project (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – II: US Military-Industrial Complex & The War Without End (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – III: Pivot To East (Category: Breaking News)
- War On China? – IV: Rules-Based International Order: Normalising Global State Terrorism (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Competing Interests For Power To Govern Sri Lanka For A Better Society appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Transfer Of Formal Power Vs People Power During Societal Transition (Category: Breaking News)
- Aragalaya: People’s Response To Rajapaksa-Made Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Prosecuting Crimes Requires A System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Economic, Political & Human Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
The police ordinance does not have a provisions for the imposition of such a curfew
- Police curfew imposed in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Police Curfew imposed in several areas of Western Province in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Police curfew lifted (Category: Breaking News)
- Police curfew in southern Sri Lankan town due to violence (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Growth in Sri Lankan Yacht Charter Industry Looks Promising for the Future appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Forlorn Paruthitivu Yields The Secrets Of The Illegal Chinese-EPDP Dollar-Making Nexus (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Sri Lanka Needs A Presidential Secretariat On Blue Economy Or National Center For Ocean Reso... (Category: Breaking News)
- Challenges Beneath The Surface Of Peace & Normalcy In Northern Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Risk Of Another Tsunami Disaster: Are We Adequately Prepared? (Category: Breaking News)
Protesters, however, vowed to agitate as planned and oust Gotabaya Rajapaksa
- Curfew temporarily lifted at 7am (Category: Breaking News)
- Curfew in Mulleriyawa (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka police curfew lifted at 0800am ahead of protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Police curfew in Karandeniya (Category: Breaking News)
Organisers expect Saturday’s protest to revitalise the Argalaya.
- Thousands of Sri Lankans march to Colombo in final push to oust president (Category: Breaking News)
- Military raid on Sri Lanka protest site mars cabinet swearing in; nine injured (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan YouTuber and anti-government protestor Ratta arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Protests Continue For A Second Day (Photo/Video) (Category: Breaking News)
The Ambassador of the United States to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung says chaos and force will not fix the economy or bring the political stability that Sri Lankans need right now.
- 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 United States (US) has asserted the need to ensure protests in Sri Lanka are peaceful. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung tweeted saying violence is not an answer. “If you are going to protest, please do so peacefully. And reminding military & police to grant peaceful protesters the space and security to […]
- US seeks probe on excessive use of force at fuel stations (Category: Breaking News)
- US concerned over potential impact of Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill (Category: Breaking News)
- US envoy in Sri Lanka warns of a fake Twitter account (Category: Breaking News)
- US urges protesters in Sri Lanka to exercise rights peacefully (Category: Breaking News)
Countries already under pressure from the economic fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic, risk seeing the same economic turmoil and human misery as Sri Lanka, the UN said. “We’re witnessing a tragic series of events that are unfolding in Sri Lanka right now that should be a warning to anyone who thinks that, you know, it […]
- UN calls for debt relief to prevent poverty crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP appeals for assistance to help rebuild Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UN Secretary-General appoints new Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- AP PHOTOS: NYC parks have become 'people's everything' (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Buddhist monks are angry with Rajapaksa also because people have started to turn against them for backing him
- My Dear Sinhalese Friend (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bakery owners raise bread, other baked good prices (Category: Breaking News)
- Monks call off death fast (Category: Breaking News)
- SSC, Sebastianites, BRC, Tamil Union, Bloomfield and Air Force register wins (Category: Sports)
Anti-government protesters have planned a massive agitation on Saturday to oust President Rajapaksa
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
- 14-year-old boy fatally shot in Belmont Central (Category: USA, Illinois)
Urges budget deficit and SOE losses to be contained to stop printing money
- Steady Stance (Category: Business)
- Better Control (Category: Business)
- IMF urges Asia to keep monetary policy tighter for longer (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says inflation to slow growth across Mideast this year (Category: Breaking News)
Kiddies & Toys International (KTI), a subsidiary of leading Sri Lankan conglomerate LIMRA Holdings Limited, has launched PLEX toys in India by unveiling its first toy range “The Playing Blocks”. The toys were launched in partnership with Viacom18 Media, India’s fastest growing entertainment network and a house of more iconic brands including Nick and Nick […]
- LIMRA Holdings appoints Niroshan Jayasuriya as their newest Board member (Category: Breaking News)
- KTI – Kiddies & Toys International’s own brand ‘Kids Joy’, commemorates its 15th Anniversary by ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Quickee.lk empowers Sri Lanka Schools’ Rugby 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- MAS named Official Clothing Partner for Sri Lanka Athletics Journey to the Olympics 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is desperate for fuel and has been requesting for help from many countries.
- President speaks to Putin and asks for credit to get fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- To resume flights, Russia has sought SL assurance of not repeating Aeroflot action-Sirisena (Category: Breaking News)
- Two officials from Russian oil company in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must not overlook Russia in favour of IMF, says MP Weerawansa (Category: Breaking News)
"Because we have a threat of risk to the banks as well."
- Warm welcome for record-breaking 800,000th tourist arrival in 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to host UNWTO meetings (Category: Breaking News)
- Apex Body (Category: Business)
- Carrying Capacity (Category: Business)
[…]The post Grand Alliance For Systemic Change appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Ballad Of A Nation’s Debility: From Bòtale (Mirigama) To 5th Lane (Kollupitiya) (Category: Breaking News)
- Seylan Bank ‘Thagi Pita Thagi’ draws 5th millionaire winner from Nugegoda (Category: Business)
- The President, IMF & System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- What Next For Aragalaya? (Category: Breaking News)
Says economy could contract 7-pct in 2022
- Sri Lanka’s total debt burden Rs 21.6 trillion by March 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Once the Parliament approves IMF agreement, the main points will be passed into law – Sri Lanka ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez vows to reform loss-making state enterprises, implement new tax regime (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka receives financial assurance letter from China (Category: Breaking News)
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Sri Lankan prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is confident he can turn the economy around  but cautioned it will take 18 months before stability returns.
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