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
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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
Sri Lanka tea exports lowest in 23 years
Crisis-struck Sri Lanka’s vital tea exports have dropped to their lowest level in 23 years, official figures showed Wednesday, hitContinue Reading
Live: Sri Lanka Parliament- Finance Minister Ali Sabry informs usable foreign reserves less than USD 50 million
• Finance Minister Ali Sabry says that Sri Lanka should have gone to the IMF much earlier and floated theContinue Reading
