Sri Lanka Economic Crisis

Resuming talks with IMF will be priority for Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s new PresidentResuming talks with IMF will be priority for Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s new President

Resuming talks with IMF will be priority for Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka’s new President

<p> <strong>Resuming talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a rescue package will be the immediate task for Ranil…

3 years ago
Very Serious Crisis In Sri Lanka, Naturally Worry About Spillover: Jaishankar At All-Party MeetVery Serious Crisis In Sri Lanka, Naturally Worry About Spillover: Jaishankar At All-Party Meet

Very Serious Crisis In Sri Lanka, Naturally Worry About Spillover: Jaishankar At All-Party Meet

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tXDt2A6RHWk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> External Affairs Minister…

3 years ago
Ranil Wickremesinghe elected President of Sri LankaRanil Wickremesinghe elected President of Sri Lanka

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected President of Sri Lanka

<p> Ranil Wickremesinghe, 73, was elected as the new President of Sri Lanka today with the backing of the Rajapaksa…

3 years ago
India refutes baseless reports on Sri Lanka poll, says it doesn’t interfere in internal affairs of another countryIndia refutes baseless reports on Sri Lanka poll, says it doesn’t interfere in internal affairs of another country

India refutes baseless reports on Sri Lanka poll, says it doesn’t interfere in internal affairs of another country

<p> <strong>India on Wednesday refuted "baseless and purely speculative" media reports about efforts at a political level from New Delhi…

3 years ago
Who Will Be Sri Lanka’s New President? Three-Way Fight For The Next President Of Sri LankaWho Will Be Sri Lanka’s New President? Three-Way Fight For The Next President Of Sri Lanka

Who Will Be Sri Lanka’s New President? Three-Way Fight For The Next President Of Sri Lanka

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tHNwCfgiSss" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> The stage is…

3 years ago
Narendra Modi government calls for all-party meeting to discuss Sri Lanka crisisNarendra Modi government calls for all-party meeting to discuss Sri Lanka crisis

Narendra Modi government calls for all-party meeting to discuss Sri Lanka crisis

<p> The Narendra Modi government has called for an all-party meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss the Sri Lanka crisis…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka’s economy to contract more than 6% as political turmoil takes its tollSri Lanka’s economy to contract more than 6% as political turmoil takes its toll

Sri Lanka’s economy to contract more than 6% as political turmoil takes its toll

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka’s central bank has warned that the bankrupt country’s economy could contract by more than 6 per cent…

3 years ago
Indian High Commissioner meets Lankan Parliament Speaker, assures New Delhi’s support to island nationIndian High Commissioner meets Lankan Parliament Speaker, assures New Delhi’s support to island nation

Indian High Commissioner meets Lankan Parliament Speaker, assures New Delhi’s support to island nation

<p> India's High Commissioner to Colombo, Gopal Baglay called on Speaker of Sri Lankan Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Saturday…

3 years ago
Protestors take over Sri Lanka Prime Minister’s residence amid chaos in ColomboProtestors take over Sri Lanka Prime Minister’s residence amid chaos in Colombo

Protestors take over Sri Lanka Prime Minister’s residence amid chaos in Colombo

<p> There was complete chaos in Sri Lanka as protestors who had gathered outside the Prime Minister’s office took over…

3 years ago
Sri Lanka’s economic mess will not be resolved soon, as civil society stands alienatedSri Lanka’s economic mess will not be resolved soon, as civil society stands alienated

Sri Lanka’s economic mess will not be resolved soon, as civil society stands alienated

<p> <strong>For bankrupt Sri Lanka, the process of revival will be painful, uncertain as well as long-drawn. People's patience has…

3 years ago
Protests break out in Maldives against Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa who may be heading for SingaporeProtests break out in Maldives against Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa who may be heading for Singapore

Protests break out in Maldives against Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa who may be heading for Singapore

<p> <strong>Protests are breaking out in Male, the capital of Maldives, where President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled…

3 years ago
India sends fertiliser to Sri Lanka to meet sowing requirementsIndia sends fertiliser to Sri Lanka to meet sowing requirements

India sends fertiliser to Sri Lanka to meet sowing requirements

<p> <strong>India has rushed 44,000 tonnes of urea to the bankrupt Sri Lanka to facilitate in meeting the domestic requirements…

3 years ago

Bankrupt Sri Lanka’s economic crisis to deepen further as IMF talks are delayed

<p> <strong>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) which has been in talks with bankrupt Sri Lanka for a rescue package said…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka cricket greats back protesters, tell Gotabaya to go

<p> Sri Lanka’s cricket greats came out in support of the protesters against the Sri Lanka President with Sanath Jayasurya…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya flees as protesters storm official residence in Colombo

<p> Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled his official residence on Saturday shortly before protesters, angered by an unprecedented economic…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka reaches out to sanction-hit Russia for help

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka has reached out to Russia for assistance notwithstanding the stringent sanctions thrashed out by the US and…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka’s economic mess to continue till 2023, says Wickremesinghe

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka, which is in the middle of an unprecedented economic crisis hit by food and fuel shortage, is…

3 years ago

IMF team lands in Colombo–Sri Lanka finally starts talks on a rescue package

<p> <strong>Cash strapped Sri Lanka has started the much awaited talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a rescue…

3 years ago

Govt offices in Sri Lanka shut from tomorrow as the country is left with no fuel

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka has run out of fuel. The Ranil Wickremesinghe government has now announced shutting down of public sector…

3 years ago

Lankan PM Wickremesinghe discusses economic, political challenges with US Secretary Blinken

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took charge two months ago and is currently battling the toughest battle…

3 years ago

For survival, Sri Lanka may need help before an IMF package is finalised

<p> <strong>Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took charge two months ago, is currently battling the toughest battle of…

3 years ago