Electricity board is destroying foreign currency USD 1.32 Billion annually using wrong fuel type to generate power
For the current 900MW power generation using coal, the total coal consumption cost comes to USD 30million per month ,…
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With all the darkness, Sri Lanka is at her finest moment.
The Rajapakses are a foolishly brazen bunch. They have no fear of people, protests, the military, their own party, western…
Sri Lanka is in an economic crisis. Here’s what it’s like for people on the ground
courtesy – (CNN)- For three straight nights last week, Upul took to the streets of Sri Lanka’s capital city holding…
Tense situation as Oppositon protest blocked by Police near Independence Square
A tense situation was reported after a protest march led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa was stopped by the police…
If you protest (civil commotion) you can be arrested / suppression
Public Security Ordinance (Part II) 5. (1) The President may make such regulations (hereinafter referred to as “emergency regulations” as…
Curfew lifted
Police curfew imposed for Colombo North, South, Central, and Kelaniya, Nugegoda, Mount Lavinia police divisions lifted from 5 AM today…
61 areas under six Police divisions under curfew now until further notice
Sri Lanka Police have imposed curfew in several parts in capital Colombo following clashes with protesters who protested near President…
Economy rebounds to 3.7% growth in 2021
The economy in 2021 has grown by 3.7% reflecting a turnaround from a 3.6% contraction in the previous year amidst…
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…
Dhammika drums up bipartisan proposals to fix the crisis
Suggests President should invite practical short-term one-year proposals from all political parties to immediately boost foreign inflows, save foreign exchange …