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13 hours agoThe south Asian country is the first to buckle under economic pressures compounded by Russias war on Ukraine but it wont be the last Weeks of unrest in Sri Lanka forced the resignation of the. But it failed to assuage demonstrators who attempted.

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. TNA May Day rally held. 13 hours agoIt is on the brink of bankruptcy and has suspended payments on its foreign loans. 3 hours agoSri Lankan Airlines on Monday urged passengers to produce their air ticket and passport at checkpoints to reach Bandaranaike International Airport BIA after authorities imposed nationwide curfew and deployed the Army in Colombo following clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters amidst the political turmoil in the island nation.

The Sri Lankan government affirmed that the State of Emergency was declared by the President effective yesterday May 6 to ensure political stability which is a vital condition in overcoming the current socio-economic crisis in the country thereby assuring public safety and uninterrupted supply of essential services. 13 hours agoSri Lanka ruling-party MP kills protester takes own life. Demanding intl intervention News Sabry tells Parliament some home truths Features.

17 hours agoSri Lanka is witnessing an unprecedented economic turmoil with its government running out of money for essential imports like staple foods and fuel. An official at Colombos main public hospital. News 1st MTV Channel Pvt Ltd MBC Networks Pvt Ltd 453 Braybrooke Street.

Economic woes to ease in 3 months-Dr. The development came on the day the Sri Lankan police imposed a nationwide curfew after clashes broke out between rival political camp in Colombo injuring at least 76 people according to officials. Hit hard by the pandemic rising oil prices and tax cuts Sri Lanka has as little as 50m 40m of useable foreign reserves finance minister Ali Sabry said last.

17 hours agoSri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned after weeks of protests demanding he and his brother the president step down over the worst economic crisis in decades an official said. 27 Apr 2022 Crisis. 23 hours agoSri Lanka was due to pay 7bn of its foreign debt this year out of nearly 25bn it must pay by 2026.

Protesting against the government thousands of people have taken to the streets across the nation since April 9 demanding resignation of both the President and the Prime Minister. Sri Lanka debt default has begun - rating agency. The country is scheduled to make 78m of interest payments on its international bonds on Monday.

Its total foreign debt is 51 billion. 19 hours agoAmid the country facing its worst economic crisis since independence Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa tendered his resignation on Monday. Parliamentary proceedings temporarily halted.

21 hours agoAPs earlier story follows below. 20 hours agoSri Lanka was due to pay 7 billion of its foreign debt this year out of nearly 25 billion it must pay by 2026. Home News Save Sri Lanka launches online petition against govt.

Keerthi Pasqual gifts violins to deserving students in remote areas. Sri Lankas worst financial crisis has left it struggling to pay for essentials including food fuel and medicines. May 9 ANI The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB is considering granting USD 100 million in emergency support to Sri Lanka the countrys finance ministry said on Sunday.

The violence capped a day of unrest that saw PM Mahinda Rajapaksa quit amid mass protests at his governments handling of the economic crisis. News Lankan PHD student from NZ allegedly killed by ex-husband News No country offers loans to Sri Lanka SJB News Organisers out to break all previous records with May 6 hartal to send govt. Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka the latest political news sports news weather updates exam results business news entertainment news.

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Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Anura Caldera. Sri Lankans may be brimming with hope to welcome 2022 looking past all the hardships brought about by the pandemic and mishandling of its economy but one may have to practice some self-restraint. 11 hours agoSri Lankas dollar bonds due this July were indicated on Monday 049 cents lower at 4604 cents on the dollar reversing the 048 cents gain on Friday.

9 hours agoViolence raged across Sri Lanka late into the night on Monday with five people dead and some 180 injured as prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa quit after weeks of protests. Ahead of a visit by Sri Lanka Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to India this week the two countries are close to finalising three defence-related agreements and arrangements that are expected to boost cooperation for maritime security. Please contact us at contactnewsfirstlk.

COLOMBO Sri Lanka AP Authorities deployed armed troops in the capital Colombo on Monday hours after government supporters attacked protesters outside the. Sri Lanka Australia mark 75th anniversary of relations. Are you interested in advertising on our website or video channel.

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