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[…]The post Bankrupt Sri Lanka Celebrated Independence, But Now It Is Back To Hard Economic Realities appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Can Sri Lanka Drive Itself From Bankruptcy To Prosperity In 2023? (Category: Breaking News)
- Child’s Guide To Debt Restructuring: Not A Cakewalk But A Task Entailing Hard Work (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s Biggest Woe: What To Do When Fiscal & Monetary Policies Have Failed & Are Still Falling? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Few Reflections On The Sri Lanka’s Independence Day appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidents Pledge On Grazing Land Is In Question? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Review Of Dr W.A Wijewardena’s Book ‘A Child’s Guide To Ranilnomics, Cryptos & Currency Boards’ appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- National Council’s Economic Stabilisation Report Is A Welcome Sign (Category: Breaking News)
- Strategic Strides From A Strategy Guru: Prof Ajantha Dharmasiri (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: Has The Monetary Board Failed The Nation? (Category: Breaking News)
- Futility Of “Ranilnomics” Without Systemic Change (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lanka: Surviving The 75th Year Of Independence appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- President RW’s Priority In 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Target 2048: It Is Democracy & Not Authoritarianism That Will Do The Job (Category: Breaking News)
- The Missing Ingredients To Come Out Of The Economic Rut (Category: Breaking News)
- Political Solution Before Next Independence Day (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Why Are The Structural Changes Necessary? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Some Questions On Protection & Promotion Of Democracy In Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Questions On Protection & Promotion Of Democracy In Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Some Questions On Protection & Promotion Of Democracy In Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- Making Sense Of The UNPs Elusive Victory In The Colombo MC (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Seventy Five Years Of Independence Or Curse appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- What Is To Be Done? – Anura Kumara Dissanayake (Category: Breaking News)
- The Malicious “Shafi Frame Up”: Will 2023 See The Guilty Being Punished? (Category: Breaking News)
- Privatisation Of Public Assets Under Neoliberal Corporate Capitalism: Modern Evil (Category: Breaking News)
- Overview Of Covid-19, Infodemics & Development Of Vaccine (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Rally The People, One Nation, One Call Free Sri Lanka: Independence Day 2023 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Seventy Five Years Of Independence Or Curse (Category: Breaking News)
- Corruption & Lack Of Common-Sense; Presidential Brutalities (Category: Breaking News)
- Chasing The Mirage Of National Reconciliation (Category: Breaking News)
- Lack of Common Sense Of A Time-Expired President (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan is gripped by a major economic crisis, with the rupee plummeting, inflation soaring and energy in short supply as IMF officials visit to discuss a vital cash injection.The post ‘We’ll end up like Sri Lanka’: Pakistan stares at economic collapse as IMF visits appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka needs laser-like focus on IMF programme implementation: Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF eyes creditor assurances as it prepares Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka, Russia continue talks on loan for Russian oil products (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaishankar conveys India’s commitment to increase investment flows to Sri Lanka to hasten econom... (Category: Breaking News)
China’s efforts to gain the space it lost in Sri Lanka to India have hit yet another stumbling block after it vehemently opposed the invitation to Tibetan Buddhist spiritual guru Dalai Lama. Sri Lanka is a Buddhist-majority country and China’s record of treatment of religious minorities especially Tibetan Buddhists has not been good. China’s image […]
- China accused of blocking Dalai Lama’s Sri Lanka visit (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s wicked diplomatic maneuvers exposed (Category: Breaking News)
- Chinese Buddhist diplomacy and Sri Lanka’s predicament (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s historical connection to Buddhism (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said regardless of the future elections, he wants to see a continuation of the economic reform path the country has embarked on, as it is the only way to come out of the current crisis.The post Sri Lanka’s Central Bank insists on staying on reform path regardless of election outcome appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking ...
- IMF process should continue whoever is in power – Central Bank Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will have to go for another DDO strategy if targets of current plan not achieved – CBS... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka must implement budget proposals to avoid return to crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor explains debt restructuring process (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has held talks with ministers and senior officials in Saudi Arabia, as the crisis-hit island nation seeks to boost cooperation with the Kingdom and other Gulf countries.The post Sri Lanka seeks to boost ties with Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka seeks to boost ties with Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka seeks release of crew (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks US$ 6 Billion fuel credit line from Saudi Arabia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Asian Development Bank support in digitalization, agriculture (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's economy could contract by -3.5 or -4.0% in 2023 after shrinking -11% last year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday.The post Sri Lanka economy could shrink by -3.5% to -4%, president says appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 11.5% in first quarter as financial crisis continues (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka flags return to growth, protesters demand tax cuts (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan economy expected to contract by 3% in 2023: IMF official (Category: Breaking News)
- Is the worst over for Sri Lanka’s economic crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Is The World, Hopelessly Divided Over Ukraine, Coming Together For Sri Lanka? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The World After Mikhail Gorbachev & Sri Lanka After JR Jayewardene (Category: Breaking News)
- Where Are We Heading In 2023? (Category: Breaking News)
- Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping & Joe Biden (Category: Breaking News)
- India Is Over The Moon, Ranil Wants Sri Lankan Children Taught Hindi & Chinese (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Continuing With Tight Monetary Policy: Is The Central Bank Making A Mistake? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Entrepreneurs Argue Against Unpredictable Exchange Rate, Interest Rates & Tax Policy (Category: Breaking News)
- The Latest IMF Condition – Make The Central Bank Independent (Category: Breaking News)
- RW’s National Policy & National Council (Category: Breaking News)
- Inflation, Interest Rate & Imperialism (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan is seeking $1.1bn from the fund, part of its $6bn bailout package, to avoid default.The Pakistani rupee has dived to a historic low against the United States dollar after an exchange cap was lifted as the cash-strapped country seeks to unlock a vital bailout from the IMF. The Washington-based lender has yet to approve […]
- Special discussion on IMF bailout programme today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF approves long-awaited $3 billion bailout for Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Creditor cooperation a must for Sri Lanka s IMF programme  govt (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka s IMF bailout likely to be further delayed (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is confident of reaching a deal with all its international creditors and securing financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the public have placed their trust on support from the IMF as it would create a foundation in finding solutions for the economic crisis […]
- Japan looks at investment opportunities in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Young woman fond dead near Race Course Ground (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal – Thomian, Sydney 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Duty-free shops at BIA relocated (Category: Breaking News)
Debt-ridden Sri Lanka on Wednesday (January 25) thanked India for issuing the necessary guarantees sought by the IMF that would help Colombo to unlock the USD 2.9 billion bailout package.The post Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Creditor cooperation a must for Sri Lanka’s IMF programme – Government (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF remains hopeful of Sri Lanka securing all financing assurances soon to unlock funding (Category: Breaking News)
- Jaishankar conveys India’s commitment to increase investment flows to Sri Lanka to hasten econom... (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board considers Sri Lanka’s loan facility for approval today (March 20) (Category: Breaking News)
By Sanath Nanayakkare Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said yesterday that the CBSL was not in any way connected to the matter of holding local government elections. Dr. Weerasinghe said so responding to a question from journalists as to how the Central Bank viewed the possibility of holding the local government elections […]
- People benefitting from CBSL governor s decisions- Sabry defends Dr. Weerasinghe (Category: Breaking News)
- Economic situation will worsen if political stability is not established soon  CBSL chief (Category: Breaking News)
- Talks between IMF and Sri Lanka kick off (Category: Breaking News)
- Second DDO possible if targets of current one not achieved  CBSL governor (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Raj Somadeva’s Yakhshi: Excellent Exposition Of History To Laymen appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Child’s Guide To Bitcoinisation Of Sri Lanka Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Currency Board Systems: How Colonial Ceylon Did It? (Category: Breaking News)
- Conspiracy Stories Are All Over; But Why Are They So Popular & Readily Accepted? (Category: Breaking News)
- Conspiracy Stories Are All Over; But Why Are They So Popular & Readily Accepted? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka expects to get China's backing for its debt restructuring plan within days to help unlock a $2.9 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund, a government official said on Friday, as India pledged further support to its crisis-stricken southern neighbour.The post Sri Lanka expects financing assurances from China for IMF deal within days appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Bre...
- Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF remains hopeful of Sri Lanka securing all financing assurances soon to unlock funding (Category: Breaking News)
- Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financing assurances amid IMF debt talks – sources (Category: Breaking News)
- India commits to help Sri Lanka on debt in prospective IMF program (Category: Breaking News)
Dr. Jaishankar is in Sri Lanka to help under the “neighborhood first” strategy of India By R. R. M Lilani Dr. Jaishankar, India’s Foreign Minister, who is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on January 19, 2023, has made another ‘neighbourhood first’ agreement with Sri Lanka by backing the country’s delayed debt restructuring programme with […]
- Alternatives To The IMF & The Future Of The Welfare State: Beyond The Blame Game Between Superpo... (Category: Breaking News)
- Beyond The Myth Of TINA To The IMF: The New Development Bank In The Asian 21st Century (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s delays in restructuring the debt have put Sri Lanka in an awkward position. (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s prudence towards Sri Lanka further consolidates the “neighbourhood first” policy of Prim... (Category: Breaking News)
officials responsible for the country’s economy were quizzed […]
- IT professionals leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- Country attracts more than 800,000 tourists by 8 August (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF final review discussion with President today (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka reports 383 new COVID-19 cases (Category: Breaking News)
The Chinese have maintained a close relationship with the Tamils since ancient times, which amounts to nearly 3,000 years. Trade and cultural exchanges between them flourished during the reign of the Pallava dynasty of south India. However, with time, the geographical landscape has changed and distinct geopolitical dimensions are in place. Today, China is trying […]
- We condemn the opinion of Chinese Ambassador who supports the genocides: Jaffna University Stude... (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil assures full implementation of 13th Amendment (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka having regular consultations with US on China (Category: Breaking News)
- UK urged to impose sanctions on Shavendra Silva and Jagath Jayasuriya (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Accountability Issues & Human Rights Cannot Be Glossed Over appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- The need to strengthen national accountability mechanisms (Category: Breaking News)
- Time For Truth Come Out (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
- Government Needs To Commit To More Than Commissions (Category: Breaking News)
by Jehan Perera The government’s proposal to set up a truth and reconciliation mechanism to deal with the unresolved human rights issues of the war will get a boost in the aftermath of last week’s unexpected developments that will directly affect three former presidents of Sri Lanka hitherto thought to be untouchable by virtue of […]
- Accountability Issues & Human Rights Cannot Be Glossed Over (Category: Breaking News)
- Post-War Reconciliation Process: Human Rights violation (Category: Breaking News)
- Tamil diaspora call on more countries to sanction GR, MR (Category: Breaking News)
- A first indication of readiness to go on a new path (Category: Breaking News)
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo on Thursday will focus on “supporting Sri Lanka” in its current economic crisis, government sources said, adding that talks are ongoing in the field of energy security, food security, currency swap arrangements as well as talks about restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt. The two-day visit is expected […]
- Lanka crisis would deepen if creditors disagree, IMF says amid China concerns (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls on Lanka Army to build trust with minorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan cautious on reviving stalled projects, seeks faster debt deal with China (Category: Breaking News)
- New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may be delayed as review sees revenue shortfall (Category: Breaking News)
A severe fragmentation of the global economy after decades of increasing economic integration could reduce global economic output by up to 7%, but the losses could reach 8-12% in some countries, if technology is also decoupled, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a new staff report.The
- IMF says fragmentation could cost global economy up to 7% of GDP (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves a proposal to increase financial quotas (Category: Breaking News)
- Global economy faces tougher year in 2023, IMF chief warns (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF refutes reports on its advice to digital service tax in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
External Affairs Minister of India, S. Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo on Thursday will focus on “supporting Sri Lanka” in its current economic crisis, government sources said, adding that talks are ongoing in the field of energy security, food security, currency swap arrangements as well as talks about restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt. The two-day visit is expected to see some announcements.The post ...
- India formally notifies support to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan to organize Sri Lanka creditors’ meeting by year-end – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thanks India for giving assurances to IMF for USD 2.9 Billion bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president to hold debt talks on France visit – sources (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post A Child’s Guide To Demand Of 182 Academics For Cancelling Sri Lanka’s Foreign Debt appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- A Child’s Guide To Fiscal Literacy: Low Literacy At All Levels Is The Curse (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Fiscal Literacy: Low Literacy At All Levels Is The Curse (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Fiscal Literacy: Low Literacy At All Levels Is The Curse (Category: Breaking News)
- A Child’s Guide To Fiscal Literacy: Low Literacy At All Levels Is The Curse (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Economic Gloom, LG Polls & Coalitions Of Clowns appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Celebrating Independence Or Inaugurating Dependence? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF’s Prescription: Panacea Or Palliative? (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil’s One Policy Framework, Debt & The System (Category: Breaking News)
- Warning Signal To RW’s Transformation Agenda (Category: Breaking News)
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