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Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA) has gifted 100 bicycles to the port
- Bunker Business (Category: Business)
- Bunker Business (Category: Business)
- Fuel spill at Colombo port (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sets October opening for bunker terminal (Category: Breaking News)
"It’s the overall uncertainty in the system," a market analyst said.
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
Ceylon Petrolem Corporation needs 554 million US dollars to import oil in June
- 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’s fuel crisis is proving beneficial for Thiruvananthapuram airport. SriLankan Airlines, owned by the government of the island nation, has chosen the capital as the refuelling and crew...Click on the headline to read the full story
By Easwaran Rutnam A protest march was held today to mark 50 days of the struggle at Galle Face in Colombo. The march, which began at Colpetty, saw the participation of trade unions, university students, and several ordinary citizens. The march went along Galle Road and through Galle Face where they were joined by religious […]
- Protest to mark 50 days of Galle Face struggle (Category: Breaking News)
- Man walking from Thalawakele to Colombo to support protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesting against a hidden deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Vesak Day at GotaGoGama (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Some Suggestions To Assist In Sri Lanka Striving To Achieve A Primary Balance appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Did The NOCPCO Fail To Install A Trip Switch Before Releasing Prisoners? (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Post-Crisis Essential Reforms Being Effectively Progressed? If Not What Is The Way Forward? (Category: Breaking News)
- Mr. President, Dawn Of The New Year Is The Time For Reflection & To Redress Citizens Grievances ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Draft Anti-Corruption Law; Urgently Required Additional Law Reforms: An Open Letter To Minister ... (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Dollar Crunch & Expanding Horizons appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- IMF – Eagerly Awaited – Desperation Grows! (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2023: A Depth Or Dearth (Category: Breaking News)
- Current Political Scenario: Smoke & Mirrors (Category: Breaking News)
- Reducing The Tax Burden (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post What Can Ranil Get Done? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- RW Vs. GR: Who Will Outwit Whom? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil: A SWOT Appraisal (Category: Breaking News)
- Hold Elections & Avert A Dual-Power Crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil-SWOT: A Reappraisal (Category: Breaking News)
Prime Lands Residencies PLC (PLR) has posted a record profit before tax of LKR 1,848 million for FY 2021/22 while maintaining a profit after tax of LKR 1,682 million. The company has announced an interim dividend of Cents Seventy (-/70 Cts.) per Ordinary Share for the year ended 31st March 2022. Commenting on the results, […]
- Prime Wins Gold in Land and Property Sector at TAGS Awards 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA Chairperson resigns after accusing Harin of cavalier attitude (Category: Breaking News)
- Several areas in and around Colombo declared as High Security Zones (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian economy on course to achieve 8-8.5% growth, says Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
The Go Gota Gama protest site at Galle Face marks 50 days today (Saturday). The protest began on 9th April after Sri Lanka began to suffer a serious economic crisis resulting in a shortage of fuel, gas and enforced power cuts. Protesters gathered at Galle Face, near the entrance to the Presidential
- Government facing challenge of securing funds for fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Protesters and Police clash at Parliament Road (Category: Breaking News)
- Prime Minister warns of threat of food shortage (Category: Breaking News)
- Second consignment of Indonesia humanitarian aid arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Investors are waiting for cues from budget proposals, new government's policies to achieve stability
- Sri Lanka stocks fall on concerns over fuel shortage, political instability (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks up after cabinet appointment amid concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares gain close to 2-pct in mid-day trade (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is receiving Russian crude oil that it will use to make fuel as the bankrupt nation faces crippling shortages of everything from gasoline to diesel.The post Sri Lanka Takes Russia Oil as...Click on the headline to read the full story
The Philippines says it is ready to evacuate its nationals employed in Sri Lanka, owing to the economic crisis. Malacañang, the Philippines President’s Office, said that it has advised overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are seeking repatriation from Sri Lanka to get in touch with either the Philippine embassy in Dhaka or the Honorary Consulate […]
- Zoo Warning (Category: Business)
- Watch List (Category: Business)
- Open Skies (Category: Business)
- Floods in Sri Lanka, Brazil and Philippines Kill Hundreds (Category: Breaking News)
Rajapaksa supporters' attack on unarmed protesters hit smalltimers who saw booming business at Gota Go Gama.
- MynaGoGama and GotaGoGama Galle Face protest sites attacked and destroyed (Category: Breaking News)
- National flags fly in Jaffna on 63rd Independence day (Category: Breaking News)
- Another Protest (Category: Business)
- AP PHOTOS: Europe Photos of the Year (Category: USA, South Dakota)
Russian oil is being supplied to Sri Lanka to produce fuel at its sole refinery as the bankrupt nation faces crippling shortages of everything from gasoline to diesel. The Russian grade of Siberian Light will be processed at Ceylon Petroleum Corp.’s refinery in Sapugaskanda,chairman Sumith
- Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery operations resumes today after two months (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sapugaskanda oil refinery to be closed due to forex shortage (Category: Breaking News)
- Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery resumes operations (Category: Breaking News)
- Minister says have petrol but diesel prioritised for electricity (Category: Breaking News)
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has concluded a virtual mission to Sri Lanka during which it was noted that Sri Lanka must give an assurance that debt sustainability will be restored. The IMF team led by Peter Breuer and Masahiro Nozaki conducted a virtual mission with the Sri Lankan authorities during May 9-24 on […]
- IMF delegation to visit Colombo next week (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF holds talks with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF waiting for Sri Lanka to do the needful (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF seeks stability to resume talks with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Prime Minister's office was targeted by the protesters for the first time.
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Over 400 respond (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- Nearly 400 arrested over recent mob violence (Category: Breaking News)
IMF has advised Sri Lanka top seek debt restructuring as early as in April 2020, officials have told a parliament panel
- China dithers over IMF s Sri Lanka debt plan, leaves Colombo in limbo (Category: Breaking News)
- CBSL governor hopeful Sri Lanka can achieve debt sustainability before IMF dates (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must present debt restructuring strategy by end of April - IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- SRI LANKA RECEIVES IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD APPROVAL FOR THE EXTENDED FUND FACILITY (EFF) ARRANGEMENT (Category: Breaking News)
New Prime Minister is expected to present a new budget with higher tax, reduced government spending
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
Police has discovered hoarding of fuel worth 20.5 million rupees in the past few days.
- Mobile app nets in around 2000 vehicles topping up fuel more than once (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president asks to crackdown black market fuel dealers (Category: Breaking News)
- Robinhood: What you need to know about the app at the center of the GameStop drama - CNET (Category: Technology)
- Robinhood: What you need to know about the app at the center of the GameStop drama - CNET (Category: Technology)
analysts say the site has been drying up since the appointment of New PM, Ranil Wickremesinghe on May 12
- Sri Lanka PM says ready to address protesters concerns; appoints panels (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka protestors ready to hand over seized govt buildings except president’s office (Category: Breaking News)
- Child or business? Sri Lanka flag vendor given choices by Rajapaksa backers before attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president rejects claims of protester crackdown amid continuous arrest (Category: Breaking News)
Analysts expect market to fall with government's expected fiscal consolidation plan
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs127bn in bonds, 2032 on tap at 30.09-pct (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
Lack of jet fuel in Colombo forces SriLankan, other airlines to refuel in other airports
- Price Hike (Category: Business)
- Engine Efficiency (Category: Business)
- Soft Asset (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka faces risk of international airlines pullout after fuel notice (Category: Breaking News)
“What the international community is looking for is long-term policy credibility and sustainability."
- Sri Lanka’s business mogul Dhammika Perera attempts to bring hope after govt failures (Category: Breaking News)
- EXPLAINER – Sri Lanka people’s hopes fade as monetary stability eludes new PM (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF says talks with Sri Lanka make significant policy progress (Category: Breaking News)
- Crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s interim budget aims ambitious revenue, debt cut targets (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Recent Political Violence And Its Consequences appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Aragalaya: Role Of Protests In Political Change (Category: Breaking News)
- Could A ‘National Government’ Resolve The Crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
- President Should Be Responsible! (Category: Breaking News)
- Abolition Of The Executive Presidency (Category: Breaking News)
Normal and expected levels in the Port of Colombo, despite the economic and political crisis
- Box Trends (Category: Business)
- Ferry service to Colombo from Indian port resumes after 20 years (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Port to attract Rs 3 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- 3 Japanese warships arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Australia’s cricketers have raised ethical concerns about touring Sri Lanka at a time the people are suffering with power cuts and other issues. However, according to the Australian Associated Press the players have said they will support a decision from officials to precede with next month’s tour. Australia are due to fly out to Sri Lanka […]
- Sri Lankan Tamil family to be allowed to return to Biloela (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews leads Sri Lanka to T20 win over Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
- World reacts to Putin critic Alexei Navalny’s death (Category: Breaking News)
- Father and son from Sri Lanka drown in Queensland waterfall tragedy (Category: Breaking News)
USAID Administrator Samantha Power has assured Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe USAID support. USAID Spokesperson Rebecca Chalif said that Power held a call with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss how USAID is responding to the country’s political and economic crises. Administrator Power expressed her sympathy for those Sri Lankans who were killed or injured in the […]
- Samantha Power to visit Sri Lanka to discuss crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Samantha Power notes unrest forced GR to flee Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Samantha Power announces $40 million in development assistance to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Power to raise human rights issue during Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's 2022 economic growth will see the worst ever contraction in its history - CB chief
- Sri Lanka stocks fall after fuel price hike (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shares fall on profit taking (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks edge down on tax hike worries after PM appointed as new finmin (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks gain on financials; Sampath Bank leads (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka state run and private bus fares will go up by an average of 19.5 percent
- Seven dead, around 40 injured in a tragic accident (Category: Breaking News)
- 5 year old dies after being fatally injured by air gun (Category: Breaking News)
- Death threats won’t deter us – EC Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
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