No Dollars : Sri Lanka to close three embassies
The Ministry of External Affairs has decided to close down two Sri Lankan Embassies and a Consul General’s Office overseas…
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New decision to oversee systematic distribution of fuel
Sri Lanka Army personnel have been deployed at all CEYPETCO fuel stations across the country today. Military spokesman Brigadier Nilantha…
SL current economic crisis similar to 1970s : New York Times article from 1974
Sri Lanka’s current economic crisis is similar to that it faced in the 1970s, former Deputy Governor of the Central…
Police release more details on the death of driver of Minister Lokuge
The Police have released more information on the death of a driver of Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge in Gamwanawatta, Mavittara…
Private banks US Dollar rate further increases
Several licensed Commercial Banks are selling a US Dollar at Rs 280 or more today. courtesy newswire
IDD charges increased
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced an increase in International Direct Dialling (IDD) charges. The TRCSL…
More Opposition parties boycott President’s all-party conference
Several political parties have announced that they will not attend the All-Party Conference summoned by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday…
Five proposals from advisory committee to National Economic Council
The 16-member Advisory Committee that was appointed to advise the National Economic Council has tabled five proposals. On 15th March,…
Sri Lanka seeks USD 2.5 billion massive loan from China
The Sri Lankan Government has requested China for further financial assistance, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka announced today. The…
Climate change: ‘Madness’ to turn to fossil fuels because of Ukraine war
The UN Secretary General says the rush to use fossil fuels because of the war in Ukraine is “madness” and…