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Stock index rebound from near 8-week low.
- Fuel prices increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Peliyagoda fish market complex inaugurated (Category: Breaking News)
- Coconut prices down (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sells Rs81bn in Treasuries, yields steady (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lankan Economy Heading Towards A Dangerous Phase appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Lanka-Arab Relations (Category: Breaking News)
- The President, IMF & System Change (Category: Breaking News)
- What Next For Aragalaya? (Category: Breaking News)
- Restructuring The Economy: A Stock Take (Category: Breaking News)
Long queues near filling stations were seen across Sri Lanka due to fuel shortage.
- Sri Lanka’s IOC unit reports Rs12.3 bn in Sept 2022 profits (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka railways fare hike not enough to recover fuel costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks down as economy comes to still amid fuel crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka stocks fall after fuel price hike (Category: Breaking News)
Australia today insisted that Sri Lankans who arrive by boat will not be accepted. Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil will visit Sri Lanka on Monday as the South Asian neighbour continues to struggle with its economic and humanitarian crises. The trip also follows the interception of multiple asylum seeker boats travelling to Australia from the […]
- Australia ends freeze on Sri Lanka asylum claims despite UN report (Category: Breaking News)
- Targets for 2024 are 2.2million tourists and US$ 4billion in revenue – Minister of Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Squad named for remaining ODI Matches (Category: Breaking News)
Protests beginning to father pace as petrol, diesel shortages threaten to bring the country to a standstill
- Sri Lanka won’t face hunger crisis, economic situation will get worse before it gets better: new... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka president meets top commonwealth official, diaspora group amid opposition criticism (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to reach IMF staff level agreement, debt restructuring framework by end July: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada eases travel advisory to Sri Lanka from ‘orange’ to ‘yellow’ risk level (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Aragalaya: Manufactured Economic Crisis & Peoples’ Suffering appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Unelected & Unconstitutional MP Becoming The President? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Despot President Was Replaced By A Tyrant In Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Changing Pillows To Cure Headaches: Concepts, Solutions & Actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Anarchy & Abuse Of Power By Politicians (Category: Breaking News)
The main index fell for the 4th consecutive session
- 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)
Passenger transport, goods transport hit
- Sri Lanka bunker firms cleared to import industrial fuel: Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to operate one-third of private buses from June 06 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bus operators want tariff hike to account for central bank actions (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sees backlash against market pricing of expensive, polluting diesel (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's ongoing economic crisis has threatened a looming food crisis.
- Rajitha says families suffering from food insecurity has jumped by 400% (Category: Breaking News)
- More Than 400 Admitted For Food Poisoning (Category: Breaking News)
- IFC to provide $400 million to banks in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
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
- 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
[…]The post A Country In Peril While The Executive Experiments appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- 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
- 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 is facing one of its worst economic crisis in the history.
- Lawmakers take up issue of genetically-altered foods (Category: USA, Washington)
- Tucson Originals holding food drive at its restaurants (Category: USA, Arizona)
- Lithonia Food Thief Strikes Same Homeowner 4 Times (Category: USA, Georgia)
- How long can someone survive in the cold without food? (Category: Technology)
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)
Prime minister had expected food shortage to become severe in August.
- Refugee Support (Category: Business)
- Food Deal (Category: Business)
- Food Acquisition (Category: Business)
- Food Oppression (Category: Business)
Businessman Dhammika Perera’s name has been gazetted as a Member of Parliament from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). SLPP’s General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said Dhammika Perera’s name had been proposed to the Election Commission to fill the National List seat in Parliament made vacant following the resignation of former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa. Perera […]
- Dhammika Perera resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhammika Perera’s appointment to Parliament challenged (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhammika Perera ready to accept Cabinet portfolio (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhammika Perera to enter Parliament (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
- 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)
Business tycoon and one of the most wealthiest people in Sri Lanka, Dhammika Perera, is tipped to enter Parliament. He is likely to replace former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who is set to resign from his MP seat tomorrow. Dhammika Perera will enter Parliament through the National List of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). […]
- Dhammika Perera gets BOI, Port City and Lotus Tower (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhammika Perera gets Rakna Arakshaka Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhammika Perera resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- China speaks to Dhammika on promoting Chinese projects (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)
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)
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