Sri Lanka President declares state of emergency for the second time in five weeks after protests
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Friday declared a state of emergency giving security forces sweeping powers for the second timeContinue Reading
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Trade unions in Sri Lanka launch massive hartal today
With a large number of trade unions expected to join in support, organisers of today’s island wide “Hartal” promise toContinue Reading
Bangladesh donates emergency medicine worth TK 200m (2.3m $) to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Bangladesh has donated emergency medicine worth TK 200 million to crisis-hit Sri Lanka. In this regard, a programme was held onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka government wins Parliament vote amid protests; police tear gas student protesters outside parliament
Sri Lanka’s beleaguered government won a key vote in Parliament on Thursday as a ruling coalition-backed candidate was elected deputyContinue Reading
Rising interest rates in US will hinder foreign economies including Sri Lanka
WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates — as it did Wednesday — the impact doesn’t stopContinue Reading
Sri Lanka foreign reserves at record low, politics in crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s economy is in dire straits with its usable foreign reserves down to lessContinue Reading
Sri Lanka crisis will last at least two more years: govt
Sri Lanka will have to endure its unprecedented economic hardships for at least two more years, the country’s finance ministerContinue Reading
Watch: University students smash Police barriers in Colombo
Students of University of Colombo protesting against government near parliament broke through police barricades. Situation is calm at the moment.Continue Reading
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