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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)
More diesel arrived in Sri Lanka from India as part of the assistance offered to Sri Lanka by India. A shipment of 40,000 MT of diesel supplied under Indian assistance reached Colombo last evening, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said today. On 23 May 40,000 MT of petrol arrived in Sri Lanka from India […]
- Another 40,000 MT of petrol arrives in Sri Lanka from India (Category: Breaking News)
- Another shipment of diesel from India delivered to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Public urged not to queue up for fuel over next 3 days (Category: Breaking News)
- India delivers another 40,000 MT of petrol to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Media reports showed long queues still in Badulla, Polonnaruwa, Nuwara Eliya and Hatan areas.
- Rail bus service back on track (Category: Breaking News)
- Warning issued over possible floods in several river basins (Category: Breaking News)
- 620 liters of illicit alcohol recovered (Category: Breaking News)
- Shootout at Maduru Oya reserve, one dead (Category: Breaking News)
Litro was unable to distribute canisters since May 24, as it had exhausted all its stock.
- Shell to become Litro Gas (Category: Breaking News)
- Litro Gas turning a profit after years - Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- No gas distribution tomorrow as well - Litro (Category: Breaking News)
- Domestic LP gas cylinders not distributed tomorrow as well (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 Police says that another 37 persons have been arrested for illegally storing fuel for the purpose of selling at a higher price.
Video: Sri Lanka fuel queues finally get shorter LP gas distribution on Wednesday (English)
- 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)
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
The president has requested in writing from several countries including Russia to buy oil.
- Oil Gush (Category: Business)
- Why is there more oil seed rape being grown? (Category: Technology)
- Shortages: Is 'peak oil' idea dead? (Category: Technology)
- New Mexico increases enforcement of clean-up at oil sites (Category: USA, New Mexico)
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)
India has gifted 15,000 liters of kerosene to fishermen in several islets in the North of the island
- Kerosene concession to be provided tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. approves fuel subsidy to fisher folk (Category: Breaking News)
- The Kerosene concession will be available from tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to market price kerosene, give cash grant to needy: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's pharmaceuticals suppliers are hit by payment delays and are also facing regulatory delays
- Working Together (Category: Business)
- ORNGE charity that vowed to improve patient care has been closed (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- The Apple Car apparently isn't dead, report says - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
- The Apple Car apparently isn't dead, report says - Roadshow (Category: Technology)
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)
Possibility of increasing and restructuring the assistance provided by India in the form of credits
- Port Pursuit (Category: Business)
- Bilateral Links (Category: Business)
- Twenty20 (Category: Business)
- Faster Trains (Category: Business)
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)
Diesel and Fuel Oil requirements of Industries to function their Generators and Machinery
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)
"This will ease the burden on CPC and fuel stations providing in bulk."
- Twice rejected petrol released to the market in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 7.5 percent (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Petroleum Corporation calls for tenders to import fuel for six months (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet nod to allow specific sectors of economy to import fuel individually (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)
Sri Lanka's refinery was closed in March due to dollar shortage prevented crude imports
- Persian Prop (Category: Business)
- Refining Revision (Category: Business)
- ‘Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery’ to become a separate state enterprise (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery’ to become a separate state enterprise (Category: Breaking News)
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