![]() | Lankan economic woes to last another year; nuclear energy, logistics could revive condition: Prez RanilWickremesinghe, who has previously described Sri Lanka's economy as bankrupt, said that economic reforms would require higher taxation. |
![]() | Sri Lanka protesters get court reprieve, anti-govt demonstrations can go on till August 10The Sri Lankan police on Wednesday set an August 5 deadline for the protesters to remove all illegal tents and camps at Galle Face near the presidential office. |
![]() | No new financing to Sri Lanka until 'adequate' macroeconomic policy in place: World BankSri Lanka needs about USD 5 billion in the next six months to cover basic necessities for its people, who have been struggling with long queues, worsening shortages and power cuts. |
![]() | 'Just look at a picture of Ranil': Sri Lanka president gets long-sought win, steep challengesHe has moved quickly to consolidate his position since lawmakers elected him this week to finish the term of his predecessor, ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. |
![]() | TN sends third consignment of humanitarian aid to Sri LankaAmid the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday sent its third consignment of humanitarian assistance, weighing 16,595 metric tonnes, to the island nation. |
![]() | Audacity of democracy: By the people, but not for the peopleSome things are obvious. The ‘landslide’ electoral victory registered a couple of years ago could not help the Rajapaksas remain in office. |
![]() | Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis can't dim cricket crazy 'uncle Percy's' love for the game"For when the One Great Scorer comes to mark against your name, He writes not that you won or lost, but how you played the game," he says, quoting the American sportswriter Grantland Rice. |
![]() | Sri Lanka crisis: India, China extend olive branches to the island nation; citizens feel brunt of fuel shortageUnder its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India has extended support to the island nation by giving short-term and long-term loans. |
![]() | 'Worried turbulence in Sri Lanka may continue': Chidambaram on Wickremesinghe's election as PresidentVeteran politician Wickremesinghe was on Wednesday elected as Sri Lanka's president by lawmakers, in a rare move that could provide continuity for crucial discussions with the IMF for a bailout deal. |
![]() | Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lanka's eighth president amid protestsWickremesinghe, a six-time former prime minister, was elected as Sri Lanka's President by lawmakers in a rare move that could provide continuity for crucial discussions with the IMF. |
![]() | Fresh protests in Sri Lanka as Ranil Wickremesinghe wins presidential electionsDespite former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing the country following massive protests, his ruling party managed to get his proxy Wickremesinghe elected as successor. |
![]() | India, Sri Lanka likely to begin trading in Indian RupeeSources say since Ranil Wickremesinghe is viewed as a friend of India, there is every possibility of INR trading getting the go-ahead. |
![]() | Unpopular Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe elected president; risks new turmoilMany also blame Wickremesinghe for protecting Rajapaksa, and during demonstrations last week, crowds set his personal residence on fire and occupied his office. |
![]() | Irrespective of who becomes next Sri Lankan President, India should keep helping Lanka: Opposition leader PremadasaPremadasa's appeal came hours after the Modi government told an all-party meeting in New Delhi that India is naturally worried over the Sri Lankan crisis. |
![]() | Indian official injured in crisis-hit Sri Lanka, High Commission urges citizens to make movements safelySri Lanka is witnessing a public unrest due to the unprecedented economic crisis followed by a political turmoil in the country. |
![]() | Majority of Sri Lanka's ruling party in favour of Alahapperuma as President, Premadasa as PM: ReportSLPP Chairman Peiris said that the majority of his party was in favour of appointing Alahapperuma as the President, underlining that the people's voice be highlighted in Parliament. |
![]() | Sparks fly at all-party meet on Sri Lanka crisis as Jaishankar hits out at 'culture of freebies'Several Opposition-ruled states, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh were called out for spending more than their earnings and their poor debt-to-GDP ratio. |
![]() | Finance ministry makes presentation on states' fiscal health at all-party meet, regional parties objectThe presentation said that some states have large outstanding guarantees which could pose a threat if invoked. |
![]() | Lessons of fiscal prudence, no freebie culture to be drawn: Jaishankar at all-party meet on LankaJaishankar also said there have seen some "misinformed comparisons" in the context of Sri Lanka wherein some people have asked whether "can such a situation happen in India." |
![]() | Modi government calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka crisis Tuesday; Jaishankar to brief MPsSri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis in seven decades, with a severe foreign exchange shortage hampering the import of essentials including food, fuel and medicines. |
