Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns as Sri Lankan Prime Minister amid violent protest over economic crisis
Mahinda Rajapaksa has tendered resignation as Sri Lankan Prime Minister today, according to local media.
May 09, 2022, 16:16 PM IST
Amid unprecedented economic turmoil in Sri Lanka, inflation jumps to 29.8% in April
According to the data published by Census and Statistics Office, the overall inflation in Sri Lanka hit 29.8 per cent in April from 18.7 per cent recorded in March.
May 01, 2022, 20:52 PM IST
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa agrees to remove brother as PM to end political impasse
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed that a national council will be appointed to name a new prime minister and a Cabinet comprised of all parties in Parliament.
Apr 30, 2022, 00:23 AM IST
Sri Lanka's economic crisis deepens, people likely to face severe power outages
There are still anti-government protests taking place in Sri Lanka as the island nation faces its worst economic crisis since it gained its independence in 1948.
Apr 25, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
Sri Lankan Police shoots protester dead, 10 wounded
The protests came after Sri Lanka's state oil entity raised its retail price from Monday (April 18) midnight.
Apr 19, 2022, 19:25 PM IST
‘Ceylon Musk could buy Sri Lanka’: Snapdeal CEO shares viral WhatsApp message
Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter for $43 billion, according to Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl is compared to Sri Lanka's debt. In reality, the WhatsApp joke has been making the rounds on the social media network.
Apr 15, 2022, 23:00 PM IST
Decision on Sri Lanka hosting Asia Cup 2022 will be taken on final day of IPL 2022, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah
Asia Cup 2022 was scheduled to be hosted in Sri Lanka on August 27 but due to the ongoing economic crisis in the country, many questions are being raised
Apr 15, 2022, 22:18 PM IST
World Bank cuts India growth forecast to 8%; Check forecast for Pakistan, Sri Lanka
World Bank lowered its growth estimate for India, the region`s largest economy, to 8% from 8.7% for the current fiscal year.
Apr 14, 2022, 08:18 AM IST
IPL 2022: Arjuna Ranatunga urges Sri Lanka players to leave tournament due to THIS reason
Sri Lanka is battling a severe economic crisis with food and fuel scarcity affecting a large number of the people in the island nation. The economy has been in a free-fall since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 12, 2022, 15:51 PM IST
Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Protests intensifying in Sri Lanka, protesters are taking to the streets
In Sri Lanka, people angry with the government have come out on violent protests, the situation is getting out of control. At the same time, people in Colombo are protesting against the government by protesting with slogans .
Apr 10, 2022, 10:18 AM IST
Chris Silverwood appointed as Sri Lanka men's team's head coach
Former England head coach Chris Silverwood was appointed as Sri Lanka men's team head coach on April 9 (Saturday).
Apr 09, 2022, 16:56 PM IST
1 Minute 1 Khabar: Protest against government in Colombo
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Apr 08, 2022, 09:40 AM IST
Khabren Khatakhat: Nawaz Sharif's statement on Deputy Speaker
In the Segment Khabren Khatakhat, you will find the top headlines of the day. This segment is a part of Zee News' important bulletin which covers all the latest news stories.
Apr 08, 2022, 07:56 AM IST
DNA: Biggest reason for economic crisis in Sri Lanka?
A major reason behind Sri Lanka's economic crisis is the lack of fertilizers. The Sri Lankan government had recently banned the import of fertilizers because it did not have money.
Apr 07, 2022, 23:52 PM IST
Watch exclusive reports from 4 countries
When the Ukrainian army was liberating its areas from the Russian army, what was the scene at that time, what were the pictures. At the same time, political turmoil continues in Pakistan. Talking about Sri Lanka, people have come out on the streets there too.
Apr 07, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
DNA: Sri Lanka runs out of milk after fuel
The situation in India's neighboring country Sri Lanka is very bad these days. People have come out on the streets against inflation. After petrol and diesel, now the people of Sri Lanka are longing for water and milk too.
Apr 06, 2022, 23:46 PM IST
Big announcement by the President of Sri Lanka in the midst of economic crisis
The situation in Sri Lanka, which is facing economic crisis, has gone out of control. Meanwhile, the President of Sri Lanka withdrew the emergency. Declared the end of the emergency.
Apr 06, 2022, 10:04 AM IST
Khabren Khatakhat: BJP's foundation day today
In the Segment Khabren Khatakhat, you will find the top headlines of the day. This segment is a part of Zee News' important bulletin which covers all the latest news stories.
Apr 06, 2022, 09:40 AM IST
Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Power cut increases Sri Lanka's troubles
The in Sri Lanka, which is facing economic crisis, has gone out of control. There is a huge shortage of food items here. Watch this special report.
Apr 06, 2022, 08:30 AM IST
Sri Lanka president revokes emergency order as economic crisis deepens
On Tuesday, in another setback for the administration, Finance Minister Ali Sabry resigned a day after his appointment.
Apr 06, 2022, 07:17 AM IST
