Sri Lanka crisis

	Lankan economic woes to last another year; nuclear energy, logistics could revive condition: Prez Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has previously described Sri Lanka's economy as bankrupt, said that economic reforms would require higher taxation. published on : 6th August 2022
	Sri Lanka protesters get court reprieve, anti-govt demonstrations can go on till August 10 The 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. published on : 5th August 2022
	No new financing to Sri Lanka until 'adequate' macroeconomic policy in place: World Bank Sri 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. published on : 29th July 2022
	'Just look at a picture of Ranil': Sri Lanka president gets long-sought win, steep challenges He has moved quickly to consolidate his position since lawmakers elected him this week to finish the term of his predecessor, ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. published on : 24th July 2022
	TN sends third consignment of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka Amid 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. published on : 24th July 2022
	Audacity of democracy: By the people, but not for the people Some things are obvious. The ‘landslide’ electoral victory registered a couple of years ago could not help the Rajapaksas remain in office. published on : 24th July 2022
	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. published on : 24th July 2022
	Sri Lanka crisis: India, China extend olive branches to the island nation; citizens feel brunt of fuel shortage Under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India has extended support to the island nation by giving short-term and long-term loans. published on : 23rd July 2022
	'Worried turbulence in Sri Lanka may continue': Chidambaram on Wickremesinghe's election as President Veteran 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. published on : 21st July 2022
	Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lanka's eighth president amid protests Wickremesinghe, 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. published on : 21st July 2022
	Fresh protests in Sri Lanka as Ranil Wickremesinghe wins presidential elections Despite former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fleeing the country following massive protests, his ruling party managed to get his proxy Wickremesinghe elected as successor. published on : 21st July 2022
	India, Sri Lanka likely to begin trading in Indian Rupee Sources say since Ranil Wickremesinghe is viewed as a friend of India, there is every possibility of INR trading getting the go-ahead. published on : 21st July 2022
	Unpopular Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe elected president; risks new turmoil Many also blame Wickremesinghe for protecting Rajapaksa, and during demonstrations last week, crowds set his personal residence on fire and occupied his office. published on : 20th July 2022
	Irrespective of who becomes next Sri Lankan President, India should keep helping Lanka: Opposition leader Premadasa Premadasa'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. published on : 20th July 2022
	Indian official injured in crisis-hit Sri Lanka, High Commission urges citizens to make movements safely Sri Lanka is witnessing a public unrest due to the unprecedented economic crisis followed by a political turmoil in the country. published on : 20th July 2022
	Majority of Sri Lanka's ruling party in favour of Alahapperuma as President, Premadasa as PM: Report SLPP 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. published on : 20th July 2022
	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. published on : 20th July 2022
	Finance ministry makes presentation on states' fiscal health at all-party meet, regional parties object The presentation said that some states have large outstanding guarantees which could pose a threat if invoked. published on : 20th July 2022
	Lessons of fiscal prudence, no freebie culture to be drawn: Jaishankar at all-party meet on Lanka Jaishankar 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." published on : 19th July 2022
	Modi government calls all-party meet on Sri Lanka crisis Tuesday; Jaishankar to brief MPs Sri 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. published on : 19th July 2022