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Sri Lanka tourism is yet to see large foreign visitors after political crisis ended.
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Crisis-hit Sri Lanka is desperately looking for tourism earning to finance its imports
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A food crisis in Sri Lanka looms as the island nation faces its worst economic disaster in decades. With food price inflation higher than 90%, even staples like rice have become almost unaffordable for many Sri Lankans. The World Food Programme (WFP) estimates that about 30% of the population
By Rathindra Kuruwita Those who claimed that privatisation was the panacea for Sri Lanka’s economic ills had to present information about privatise institutions first, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Wednesday at a conference on privatisation of state assets. Dissanayake said that the SLPP had campaigned in 2019 and 2020 on a […]
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in New Delhi, Milinda Moragoda, has declared that the preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), under which Sri Lanka could receive $2.9 billion to tackle the ongoing economic crisis, is a “first step” in the long haul of economic
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary agreement on an emergency loan to the crisis-hit country and a formal announcement will be made on Thursday, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.The post Crisis-hit Sri Lanka strikes staff-level pact
By CHANDRA FERNANDO Educational Consultant, USA The last few months of this year have been a time of great anxiety and much hardship for the people of Sri Lanka. No matter on which side of the political divide one stands, common problems converge into a cloud of nervousness, unease and uncertainty. Sri Lankans have not […]
"This is a positive step and I am positive that the winter tourism season will perform well."
Gunasekara said, under the current circumstances, the production cost per egg is 49 rupees which is above retail price.
Difficulties procuring insurance, as well as logistical and security concerns, were some of the issues raised by sponsors and broadcasters that led to the Asia Cup being shifted from Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka Cricket has revealed. “They felt that the situation in Sri Lanka was not conducive to garner the […]
After helping Sri Lanka with an unprecedented assistance of around $4 billion since January as the country plunged into a deep economic crisis, India is now planning to invest heavily in newer sectors through both private and public firms there, Gopal Baglay, high commissioner of India to Sri Lanka
Abeyewardena made the announcement at a press conference held at his official residence Friday July 15.
Reiterating India’s support for Sri Lanka, Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the situation in the island nation is very sensitive and New Delhi is focusing on ways it can help Colombo economically at this time of need. Addressing a press briefing in Kerala, Jaishankar said, “The situation in Sri Lanka is very […]
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
Sri Lanka is desperate for foreign currency earnings through tourism
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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 […]
Passenger transport, goods transport hit
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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
Sri Lanka is compelled to depend on other countries to manage the impacts of economic crisis.
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 […]
Foreign expatriates have stopped sending money through banking channels as black market gives them more rupees.
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They brought the proposal (in 2020) that Financial Advisors have to be appointed to make debt sustainable.
Lack of jet fuel in Colombo forces SriLankan, other airlines to refuel in other airports
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