Sri Lankan central bank says all creditors will be treated equally
All Sri Lanka’s creditors will be treated equally in a planned restructuring of the country’s debt, its central bank governor…
Author: Ceylon Independent
No choice but to raise sales tax: Sri Lanka finance chief Ali Sabry
Sri Lanka’s finance minister has told the BBC he has no choice but to hike the country’s sales tax as…
Why are Sri Lankans protesting in the streets?
For over a month now, Sri Lankans have been taking to the streets to demand the resignation of President Gotabaya…
Photos: Sri Lanka trade unions strike asking president to resign
With transport brought to a halt and most offices and schools closed, life comes to a standstill in crisis-hit island.…
Biden announces $33bn to help Ukraine in war
President Biden is asking Congress for $33bn (£27bn) in military, economic and humanitarian assistance to support Ukraine “for the next…
Senior police officer arrested over Rambukkana shooting
A top Sri Lankan Police officer was arrested today after ordering his subordinates to fire on anti-Government protesters, in clashes…
Heatwave in India leaves millions struggling to cope
Millions of Indians are experiencing a brutal heatwave that is throwing lives and livelihoods out of gear – and there…
Economic crisis : Request from Central Bank
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested donations from Sri Lankans residing overseas and well-wishers of any nationality…
Sanath meets Indian HC to request essential medicines for SL hospitals
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has called for further Indian assistance to obtain essential medicines for Sri Lanka. Sanath…