[ad_1] Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said the central bank has done a good job in increasing the foreign exchange reserves and the country […]
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China belt and road spending in Russia, Sri Lanka falls to zero
[ad_1] Financing and investments were at $28.4 billion in the first six months, compared with $29.4 billion in the same period a year earlier, according to the center which is […]
It’s in China’s interest to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt: US treasury secretary
[ad_1] China is a “very important” creditor of Sri Lanka and it would likely be in the interest of both countries if China participated in restructuring Sri Lanka’s debt, US […]
Sri Lanka’s crisis rings alarm for other troubled economies
[ad_1] Sri Lanka is desperate for help with weathering its worst crisis in recent memory. Its schools are closed for lack of fuel to get kids and teachers to classrooms. […]
Sri Lanka, deep in debt, sued by bondholder in US over historic default
[ad_1] Sri Lanka was sued in the US by a bondholder after the South Asian nation defaulted on its debt for the first time in history while struggling to stop […]
Sri Lanka PM thanks India for support amid ‘difficult period’, eyes solutions
[ad_1] Sri Lanka is aiming to work towards taking “correct” policy decisions amid a “small window” to reduce the economic crisis impact, Ranil Wickremesinghe, the country’s prime minister, said on […]
Tamil Nadu govt to send medical supplies worth ₹28 crores to Sri Lanka
[ad_1] Chennai In view of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu health minister Ma Subramanian on Sunday said 137 types of medical supplies worth ₹28 crore will be […]
Sri Lanka president repeats assurance on executive power, says new govt will…
[ad_1] A day after promising Sri Lanka a “new cabinet without Rajapaksas” in a televised address, the crisis-hit country’s president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, on Thursday morning said the new government “will […]
Amid crisis, Sri Lanka President says he will appoint new PM, cabinet this week
[ad_1] Amid the escalating political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka, President Gotabaya Rajapksa on Wednesday addressed the nation and said he was working with all party leaders to establish […]
Yohani: Seeing what people in Sri Lanka are going through breaks my heart
[ad_1] Sri Lankan singer Yohani, whose real name is Yohani Diloka de Silva, is currently in Mumbai, expanding her base and collaborating with Indian musicians. But she knows what her […]
Sri Lanka simmers day after clashes: EU condemns ‘vicious attacks’ on civilians, IMF talks at risk
[ad_1] The European Union on Tuesday condemned the “vicious attack” on civilians in Sri Lanka that sparked deadly rioting on the island, as China said it was “closely following” the […]
Sri Lanka on boil: Mahinda takes shelter at naval base
[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa took refuge at a naval base on the northeast coast of the island nation as the fire of deadly protests spread across […]
Fully supportive of Lanka’s democracy and stability: India
[ad_1] India on Tuesday said it is “fully supportive” of Sri Lanka’s democracy, stability and economic recovery, adding that it had historical ties with the nation, a day after the […]
Sri Lanka: Oppn to bring no-confidence motion against govt, says report
[ad_1] Amid the ongoing economic crisis and the large scale public anger against the ruling government, Sri Lanka’s leader of Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa on […]
Arjun Kanungo to marry Carla soon, even if it means opting for court marriage
[ad_1] Singer Arjun Kanungo’s wedding plans have once again been spoiled, this time not because of the pandemic, but due to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Kanungo had […]
Sri Lanka-IMF meet affects credit talks with China, envoy Says
[ad_1] Sri Lanka is facing shortages of food, fuel and medicines as its foreign reserves dry up and it heads for a default on its international debt. Sri Lanka’s meeting […]
Afternoon brief: Sena’s Raut’s warning to BJP on tensions in big cities, and all the latest news
[ad_1] Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Sena’s Raut’s ‘Sri Lanka, Ukraine’ warning to BJP […]
Sri Lanka stock exchange to halt for five days from April 18
[ad_1] The board of directors of the stock exchange, along with other stakeholders, had sought a temporary closure of the market, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka said […]
Allow Tamil Nadu to ship essentials to Lanka from Thoothukudi port: Stalin
[ad_1] During his meeting in March, Stalin had apprised the Prime Minister about Tamil Nadu’s willingness to provide essential commodities and life-saving medicines to the Lankan Tamils Chennai Tamil Nadu […]
Nepal restricts imports to save cash, suspends cenbank governor
[ad_1] Nepal is tightening imports of cars, gold and cosmetics as its foreign exchange reserves have fallen, a central bank official said on Monday, after the government suspended the central […]
Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa’s 2 big challenges. And what he is doing to survive
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A bridge financing arrangement and accommodation between the Gotabaya Rajapaksa administration and the opposition are expected to be crucial for Sri Lanka’s efforts to cope with the […]
Sri Lanka reserves drop to $1.93 bn in March, $8.6 bn due in payments this year
[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves dropped 16.1 per cent to $1.93 billion in March from a month earlier, the central bank said Thursday, as the island nation struggles through […]
Petrol, diesel prices hike: ₹10 increased in 16 days, 80 paise up today
[ad_1] Petrol and diesel prices today April 6, 2022: Fuel prices were hiked once again on Wednesday by 80 paise a litre, the 14th price hike in the duration of […]
India’s financial condition worse than Sri Lanka, says Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
[ad_1] West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Monday that India’s financial condition is worse than Sri Lanka and urged the Centre to call for an all-party meeting to […]
Jacqueline Fernandez supports homeland Sri Lanka amid economical-political crisis: ‘My people don’t need judgement’
[ad_1] Actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who hails from Sri Lanka, penned a long note defending her country, which is facing a severe economic and political crisis currently. Sri Lanka is battling […]
India’s credit facility, fuel, food proved to be lifeline for Sri Lankans: Envoy
[ad_1] With support from New Delhi since January this year to Sri Lanka exceeding 2.5 billion US dollars, India has responded to urgent requests from Colombo with promptness, India’s High […]
Sri Lanka declares emergency as economic crisis, protests escalate: 10 updates
[ad_1] Sri Lanka has declared a countrywide emergency amid escalating protests over the economic crisis in the South Asian nation that has been witnessing a mounting anger in public. The […]
Jaishankar meets Nepali, Bhutanese counterparts on sidelines of BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Sri Lanka
[ad_1] External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met his Nepali and Bhutanese counterparts on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Ministerial meeting here and discussed cooperation in connectivity, energy and […]
India, Maldives ink pact for mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates
[ad_1] India and the Maldives on Saturday signed agreements for the mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates and for linking their national knowledge networks for the benefit of students even […]
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 16 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu
[ad_1] The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended 12 Rameswaram-based fishermen and two fishing boats after they had gone fishing across the border in the Palk Bay, earlier on February 12. […]
Amid economic crisis, six Sri Lankans caught entering India illegally
[ad_1] Six Sri Lankan nationals who allegedly tried to enter the country illegally – they stranded before being rescued by the Coast Guard on Tuesday – are being interrogated, officials […]
Love Hostel, Paatal Lok, Gullak: Local goes global on OTT
[ad_1] Stories set against the heartland of India isn’t a new trend for Bollywood. And now, OTT platforms have also taken to this template, which has given rise to a […]
Sri Lanka’s forex crisis hits tourism industry, Canada, UK warns travellers
[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s ongoing forex crisis will further hit its tourism industry as the United Kingdom and Canada have warned their travellers to be aware of the current economic situation […]
Inside Priya Prakash Varrier’s date with the sea in Sri Lanka
[ad_1] Priya Prakash Varrier might be back from her dreamy vacation in Sri Lanka physically, but mentally, she is still there, with her feet in the sand and the lapping […]
Ukrainian tourists stage anti-war protest in Sri Lanka
[ad_1] Ukrainian tourists staged an anti-war protest outside Russia’s embassy in Sri Lanka on Monday, and the country’s tourism minister said the government would consider visa extensions for visitors from […]