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The roof of the make-do grandstand at the Galle International Stadium-erected beside the new pavilion- collapsed under the sheer force of the winds. Fortunately, no spectators were seated in the stand at the time. With Day 2 of the first test between Sri Lanka and Australia delayed by the weather, ground staff had the additional task of clearing the wreckage left behind by the toppled roof. Also Read: Sri Lankan Mathews has COVID-19 during 1st cricket test,Play commenced late afternoon as the sun broke through. Dhananjaya de Silva removed Travis Head off his bowling almost immediately to leave Australia precariously placed at 100/4. But tyro Cameron Green joined Usman Khawaja as the duo struck a brisk 57-run partnership. Debutant Jeffrey Vandersay removed the southpaw, courtesy of a sharp catch by Pathum Nissanka at short leg. But the runs continued to flow as gloveman Alex Carey joined hands with Green to stitch together a match-defining partnership. 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Fuel shortages have seen long queues at retailers and with the end of the credit line worth USD 700 million granted by India, the pumps have run dry.The Sri Lankan government is now exploring options to purchase discounted oil from Russia, as the island nation desperately looks to replenish its dwindling fuel stocks amid an unprecedented economic crisis due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves.The state fuel entity Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) restricted retail sales only to the essential services further deepening the crisis and adding to public anger and discontent.The LIOC expanded its distribution network by providing fuel continuously when the CPC pumps went largely dry.The LIOC runs over 200 retail stations as opposed to CPC’s over 1,100. They kept its pumps open throughout Tuesday as the cash-starved government’s fuel entity’s fuel stations did not operate in the island nation.On Monday, The Sri Lankan government announced that only essential services will operate from midnight till July 10 and all other operations will be temporarily suspended as the crisis-hit nation faces an acute fuel shortage.A LIOC spokesperson said they issued petrol to private vehicle owners on Tuesday but had to limit the issues due to the demand.The nearly-bankrupt country, with an acute foreign currency crisis that resulted in foreign debt default, had announced in April that it is suspending nearly USD 7 billion foreign debt repayment due for this year out of about USD 25 billion due through 2026. 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The headline inflation for the month of June surged to 54.6 per cent, up from the 39 per cent reported last month, according to the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI). The year-on-year food inflation also surged by 80 per cent, up from 57 per cent reported last month, it said. The government’s statistics office said on Tuesday that the economic growth in the first quarter of this year is projected to see a minus 1.6 per cent growth due to the ongoing economic crisis. A release said that fuel shortages had impacted all sectors with reduced production contributing to the negative growth. The Sri Lankan economy has virtually come to a grinding halt after it has run out of foreign exchange reserves to import fuel and other essential commodities. Meanwhile, the National Transport Commission said a 22 per cent bus fare hike would be implemented from Friday midnight, the fourth hike in public transport fares since the Central Bank decided to allow a free float of the local rupee against the US dollar on March 7. Earlier this week, Sri Lanka also hiked petrol price by LKR 50 and diesel by LKR 60 respectively, the third price revision in just over two months. On Thursday, the International Monetary Fund said it has concluded “constructive and productive” discussions with Sri Lankan authorities, but warned that the crisis-ridden island nation needs to do more on debt restructuring and step up structural reforms to address corruption vulnerabilities as well as take steps to tackle inflation, before a bailout package is finalised. “Sri Lanka is going through a severe economic crisis. The economy is expected to contract significantly in 2022, while inflation is high and rising. 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Sri Lanka is going through the worst economic crisis since its independence from Britain in 1948, and needs to obtain at least USD 4 billion to tide over the acute shortage in foreign exchange reserves. “The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team had constructive and productive discussions with the authorities on economic policies and reforms to be supported by an Extended Fund Facility arrangement,” the IMF said in a statement. “The discussions will continue virtually with a view to reaching a staff-level agreement on the Extended Fund Facility arrangement in the near term,” it added. However, due to the unsustainability of public debt, there is the requirement for “adequate financing assurances from Sri Lanka’s creditors that debt sustainability will be restored,” it warned. The IMF team visited Colombo on June 20 to continue discussions on an economic programme that could be supported by an IMF lending arrangement, building on the progress made during the May 9-24 virtual mission. The objectives of the new IMF-supported programme would be to restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability, while protecting the poor and vulnerable, safeguarding financial stability, and stepping up structural reforms to address corruption vulnerabilities and unlocking Sri Lanka’s growth potential, it said. The IMF also warned that high fiscal deficit had to be reduced, as well as taming rising inflation. Since revenue was weak, far-reaching tax reforms were urgently needed to achieve these objectives, it added. On Monday, the Sri Lankan government announced that only essential services will operate from midnight till July 10 and all other operations will be temporarily suspended as the island nation of 22 million faces an acute fuel shortage. The nearly-bankrupt country, with an acute foreign currency crisis that resulted in foreign debt default, had announced in April that it is suspending nearly USD 7 billion foreign debt repayment due for this year out of about USD 25 billion due through 2026. Sri Lanka's total foreign debt stands at USD 51 billion. Since June 24, no fuel tankers with supplies have arrived in the island nation while the state-run fuel retailer Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says no new orders have been placed. Meanwhile, the government’s statistics office said on Tuesday that the economic growth in the first quarter of this year is projected to see a minus 1.6 per cent growth due to the economic crisis. A release said that fuel shortages had impacted all sectors with reduced production contributing to the negative growth. The Sri Lankan economy has virtually come to a grinding halt after it has run out of foreign exchange reserves to import fuel. 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Captaincy is something that comes naturally to me when I'm on the field.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"After leading for a few years, things become easier. Right now, I don't feel the extra pressure, if I enjoy as captain the rest can also enjoy. I am enjoying more now as I feel I'm free to do want I want to do.\\\" \\t \\\"When you give players freedom, you can improve more. That is my motive, to give the players freedom so they can express themselves.\\\" \\t \\t 'Hope we can have a sports psychologist travelling with us again' \\t ======================================== \\t The Indian team is without the services of team psychologist Mugdha Bavare, who had travelled with the side for the series against New Zealand and the World Cup earlier this year.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" It was the first time the Indian women's team had a sports psychologist on tour.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Mughda ma'am has done a lot for us. During the World Cup she helped me a lot, we need people like her in the team, sadly she is not travelling with us this time.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"In future we hope someone like her can always travel with us. We do have skill coaches but having someone you can talk to and share your thoughts, that is something you need in your life to clear those blocks.\\\" \\t The team had benefitted immensely from the presence of a sports psychologist on the tour, said the skipper.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"\\\"Skill is not going anywhere but when you feel mentally free then you can improve your game and give 100 per cent.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"In the future also we will talk to our staff if we can bring her back and I hope she can travel with us.\\\" \\t \\t Kaur bats for more Test cricket for women \\t ========================== \\t ICC chairman Greg Barclay had recently stated raised doubts over the place of the Test format's future in women's cricket.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Asked about it, Kaur said players always want to play Test cricket.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"In my career, I have only played 2-3 Tests. If we get more games then only we can decide if it has a future or not. As a player, we want to play Test cricket because we have grown up watching that format.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"You can't compare all the formats together, but Test cricket is a different format and has its own level of excitement.\\\" \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"indian","slug":"indian","id":"YTJpdaKq5t2z"},{"name":"ODI","slug":"odi","id":"f6je3QEDV3b4"},{"name":"HarmanpreetKaur","slug":"harmanpreetkaur","id":"Zx7x4Nxo32MB"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"MithaliRaj","slug":"mithaliraj","id":"feKBBmfUhz9g"},{"name":"India","slug":"india","id":"Bq4MmUPrXF8p"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-30T10:45:06.795264+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"3006202230SPF13","cleanText":"Pallekele, Jun 30 (PTI) Harmanpreet Kaur, who begins her reign as a full-time skipper of the Indian women's team with the ODI series against Sri Lanka, is seeking drastic improvement in fitness and fielding from her teammates. Kaur, who was already leading the Indian T20 side, was handed the ODI captaincy after veteran Mithali Raj retired from international cricket earlier this month.The three-match series beginning here on Friday is her first assignment as ODI captain. I have set some goals for us. Fitness is very important for a player. Skills wise we have coaches but I want to set an example where the players can see me and get motivated to become fit, Kaur said on eve of the first ODI against Sri Lanka. Fitness and fielding are two things I want my team to improve. If these two aspects are covered then you are the best side, Harmanpreet, who is among the fitter players in the Indian team, said. Having led India in T20s for a while, the 33-year-old said she is enjoying her captaincy stint and feels no additional pressure now that she has become a full-time skipper. When I'm leading, I feel I am more involved in the game. It always gives me a lot of confidence. Captaincy is something that comes naturally to me when I'm on the field. After leading for a few years, things become easier. Right now, I don't feel the extra pressure, if I enjoy as captain the rest can also enjoy. I am enjoying more now as I feel I'm free to do want I want to do. When you give players freedom, you can improve more. That is my motive, to give the players freedom so they can express themselves. 'Hope we can have a sports psychologist travelling with us again' ======================================== The Indian team is without the services of team psychologist Mugdha Bavare, who had travelled with the side for the series against New Zealand and the World Cup earlier this year. It was the first time the Indian women's team had a sports psychologist on tour. Mughda ma'am has done a lot for us. During the World Cup she helped me a lot, we need people like her in the team, sadly she is not travelling with us this time. In future we hope someone like her can always travel with us. We do have skill coaches but having someone you can talk to and share your thoughts, that is something you need in your life to clear those blocks. The team had benefitted immensely from the presence of a sports psychologist on the tour, said the skipper.Skill is not going anywhere but when you feel mentally free then you can improve your game and give 100 per cent. In the future also we will talk to our staff if we can bring her back and I hope she can travel with us. Kaur bats for more Test cricket for women ========================== ICC chairman Greg Barclay had recently stated raised doubts over the place of the Test format's future in women's cricket. Asked about it, Kaur said players always want to play Test cricket. In my career, I have only played 2-3 Tests. If we get more games then only we can decide if it has a future or not. 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The Indian batting unit has failed to fire as a group back then and would be eager to rectify its weaknesses.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Kaur herself has been in good touch. After finishing as the highest run-getter for her side in the T20 series, it will auger well for India if the skipper can continue her top form as alongside all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Young wicketkeeper Richa Gosh, who shone in the in the series against New Zealand earlier this year, will be on the look-out for a good show even though team management used Yastika Bhatia as a stop-gap keeper in one of the T20I games.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" With the seasoned Jhulan not in the side, the young and relatively inexperienced fast bowling unit comprising Vastrakar, Simran Bahadur, Meghna Singh and Renuka Singh will be tested by the Lankan batting line-up headlined by Chamari Athapaththu.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The spinners have been largely on the mark but struggled in the third game. Poonam Yadav and Rajeshwari Gayakwad will have their task cut out in the longer format. Kaur and Harleen Doel, with her leg breaks, too can pitch in with some useful overs.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The tourists will also have to work on their fielding. They have been sloppy throughout the the T20 series, missing a slew of run outs and also dropping catches.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be keen to keep the winning momentum going after picking a conciliatory victory in the last T20I.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The hosts performed as a cohesive unit with all department firing. 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India will be without their two pillars -- Mithali, who retired from cricket earlier this month, and Jhulan Goswami, who is nursing a side strain. The absence of international cricket's most prolific duo is just one of several concerns for captain Kaur ahead of the ODI series opener. The Indians made a positive start to the tour of island nation by winning the T20I series 2-1 but their performance was far from perfect and while the format will change, the regulars in the side would be keen to put up a dominant display against the lowly-ranked (ninth) Sri Lanka. The batters struggled on the slow track at Dambulla, unable to breach the 140-run mark in all three T20Is and the likes of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma would hope for a better and consistent show in the 50-over format. The last time India played a 50 over match was during the World Cup in March, when the failed to qualify for the semi-finals. The Indian batting unit has failed to fire as a group back then and would be eager to rectify its weaknesses. Kaur herself has been in good touch. After finishing as the highest run-getter for her side in the T20 series, it will auger well for India if the skipper can continue her top form as alongside all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar. Young wicketkeeper Richa Gosh, who shone in the in the series against New Zealand earlier this year, will be on the look-out for a good show even though team management used Yastika Bhatia as a stop-gap keeper in one of the T20I games. With the seasoned Jhulan not in the side, the young and relatively inexperienced fast bowling unit comprising Vastrakar, Simran Bahadur, Meghna Singh and Renuka Singh will be tested by the Lankan batting line-up headlined by Chamari Athapaththu. The spinners have been largely on the mark but struggled in the third game. Poonam Yadav and Rajeshwari Gayakwad will have their task cut out in the longer format. Kaur and Harleen Doel, with her leg breaks, too can pitch in with some useful overs. The tourists will also have to work on their fielding. They have been sloppy throughout the the T20 series, missing a slew of run outs and also dropping catches. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be keen to keep the winning momentum going after picking a conciliatory victory in the last T20I. The hosts performed as a cohesive unit with all department firing. But the batter need to lift their game. On the bowling front, the spin duo of Inoka Ranaweera and Oshadi Ranasinghe have been the stand-out players, doing most of the heavy lifting. Sri Lanka lost the ODI series against Pakistan earlier this month and would be hoping to avoid a second consecutive series loss in the format. India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), S Meghana, Deepti Sharma, Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Simran Bahadur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol. Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunaratne, Ama Kanchana, Hansima Karunaratne, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Oshadi Ranasinghe Inoka Ranaweera, Sathya Sandeepani, Anushka Sanjeewani, Malsha Shehani,Tharika Sewwandi. 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It was the first drop in gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic output — since the second quarter of 2020, in the depths of the COVID-19 recession, and followed a strong 6.9% expansion in the final three months of 2021. Still, the negative number probably doesn’t signal the start of a recession, and economists expect growth to resume later this year.___Powell: ‘No guarantee’ Fed can tame inflation, spare jobsWASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there’s “no guarantee″ the central bank can tame runaway inflation without hurting the job market. Speaking Wednesday at a European Central Bank forum, Powell repeated his hope that the Fed can achieve a so-called soft landing — raising interest rates just enough to slow the economy and rein in surging consumer prices without sending the U.S. economy into a recession. He says “we believe we can do that.″ But he says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine made the job more difficult by disrupting commerce and driving up the price of food, energy and chemicals. ECB President Christine Lagarde echoed the “major impact” of energy shocks.___Merger vote at Spirit could reshape discount airline marketDALLAS (AP) — Shareholders of Spirit Airlines will vote Thursday on a proposed merger with Frontier Airlines, and the outcome could affect fares for millions of air travelers who depend on the budget airlines. The merger would create a single airline that might dominate the lower-price end of the airline market. Opinions are divided about what would happen if JetBlue buys Spirit. Either way, consumers will probably find something to complain about. Spirit, Frontier and JetBlue had the highest complaint rates in the industry last year.___US stocks slip, on track for 4th monthly loss this yearNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended mostly lower on Wall Street Wednesday, keeping the market on track for its fourth monthly loss this year. The S\u0026P 500 fell 0.1%. The benchmark index has been volatile all week, and is down 20% for the year as investors worry about inflation and rising interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% and the Nasdaq fell less than 0.1%. Small company stocks fell sharply. Bed Bath \u0026 Beyond plunged 23.6% after reporting a far bigger loss than analysts expected and replacing its CEO. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 3.10%.___U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week.NEW YORK (AP) — Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry’s problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues. A report from Northwestern University says local newspapers in the United States are dying at the rate of two per week. There has been growth in digital alternatives, but not nearly enough to compensate for what has been lost. Northwestern says the number of counties with no newspapers or only one outlet continues to expand, and the underserved areas tend to have residents who are poorer, older and less-educated than those covered well, Many digital-only sites are clustered in or near big cities, since that’s where the money is to fund them.___Gas lines and scuffles: Sri Lanka faces humanitarian crisisCOLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s economy, which a few years ago enjoyed strong growth that provided jobs and financial security, is now in a state of collapse, dependent on aid from India and other countries as its leaders desperately try to negotiate a bailout with the International Monetary Fund. What’s happening in this country of 22 million is worse than typical financial crises in the developing world: It’s a complete economic breakdown that has left ordinary people struggling to buy food, fuel and other necessities and has brought political unrest and violence and is veering quickly into a humanitarian crisis. ___Sale puts Ben \u0026 Jerry’s ice cream back in West Bank, kind ofJERUSALEM (AP) — Unilever says it has reached a new business arrangement in Israel that will effectively end Ben \u0026 Jerry’s policy of not selling ice cream in annexed east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Israel hailed the move as a victory against the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. BDS aims to bring economic pressure to bear on Israel over its military occupation of lands the Palestinians want for a future state. Unilever, which owns Ben \u0026 Jerry’s, had distanced itself from the ice cream maker’s apparent boycott of Israeli settlements. It said Wednesday that it had sold its business interest in Israel to a local company that would sell Ben \u0026 Jerry’s ice cream throughout Israel and the West Bank.___The S\u0026P 500 slipped 2.72 points, or 0.1%, to 3,818.83. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 82.32 points, or 0.3%, to 31,029.31. The Nasdaq eased 3.65 points, or less than 0.1%, to 11,177.89. 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{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Last week, a delegation of senior Indian government officials led by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra in a visit to Colombo met the crisis-hit country's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" During the meeting with Gotabaya Rajapaksa, both sides had a productive exchange of views on the current economic situation in the debt-ridden island nation and India's ongoing support during the worst crisis in Sri Lanka since its independence from Britain in 1948.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In the meeting with Wickremesinghe, the two sides had an in-depth discussion on the Sri Lankan economy and efforts undertaken by the country's government towards achieving economic recovery.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Both sides highlighted the importance of promoting India-Sri Lanka investment partnership including in the 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(PTI) Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay on Wednesday met the country's Minister for Trade Nalin Fernando here and discussed diverse facets of bilateral trade. According to a tweet by the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, Baglay and Fernando discussed increasing trade volume and creating platforms to facilitate business linkages between New Delhi and Colombo. Last week, a delegation of senior Indian government officials led by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra in a visit to Colombo met the crisis-hit country's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. During the meeting with Gotabaya Rajapaksa, both sides had a productive exchange of views on the current economic situation in the debt-ridden island nation and India's ongoing support during the worst crisis in Sri Lanka since its independence from Britain in 1948. In the meeting with Wickremesinghe, the two sides had an in-depth discussion on the Sri Lankan economy and efforts undertaken by the country's government towards achieving economic recovery. 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Weeks of protests against cascading problems including power cuts and shortages of food and medicine escalated in May when nine people were killed and about 300 were injured, leading to the resignation of the prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. Also read: Cool destinations that offer Indians easy-peasy E-Visas for travel abroad,On Tuesday, the government left with only enough fuel to last about a week and restricted supplies to essential services, like trains, buses and the health sector, for two weeks. But doctors, nurses and other medical staff say that even though they are deemed essential workers, they struggle to find fuel to get to work. Also read: Why Sri Lankan government is sending 2 ministers to Russia amid fuel crisis,This is an impossible situation, the government has to give us a solution, H. M. Mediwatta, secretary of one of Sri Lanka's largest nursing unions, the All Island Nurses Union, told reporters. Sri Lanka's most serious economic crisis since independence in 1948 comes after Covid-19 battered its tourism-reliant economy and slashed remittances from its overseas workers. Also read: Harmanpreet Kaur overtakes Mithali Raj to become India women's leading T20I runscorer,Rising oil prices, populist tax cuts and a seven-month ban on the import of chemical fertilisers last year that devastated agriculture have compounded the woes. The island nation of 22 million people has nearly run out of usable foreign exchange reserves to import essentials including food, medicine, petrol and diesel. Also read: Explained: Why crisis-hit Sri Lanka's economy collapsed and what's next,With a growing sense of crisis, many people have been detained trying to flee the country by boat. The government is also looking abroad for help. 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Nearly 1,000 people were undergoing rehabilitation at the center, which is guarded by army troops. 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We urged the Indian High Commissioner to bring any possible pressure (on Rajapaksa) to hold the postponed provincial council election,” said Ganesan, who is also a parliamentarian of Sri Lanka's main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party. He said with the ongoing severe economic crisis in the island nation, the Elections Commission would not be able to find money to hold the election and therefore, we urged for the Indian and international community's support to hold the election. India proposed province-based devolution in terms of the Indo-Lanka Peace Accord of 1987 under the then Indian prime minister late Rajiv Gandhi. India has been advocating the early holding of the elections for all nine provinces, which has been stalled since 2018. 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He also plans to go on a tour to UAE to discuss with their leaders to import fuel,\\u201d news portal Economy Next quoted minister of state for power and energy Mahindananda Aluthgamage, and a close ally of the president, as saying during a media briefing on Tuesday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Sri Lankan economy has virtually come to a grinding halt after it has run out of foreign exchange reserves to import fuel.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" On Monday, Rajapaksa said in a tweet that he met Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yuri Materiy to discuss the country\\u2019s economic crisis due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\u201cHad a productive meeting with the Russian Ambassador Yuri Materiy yesterday. Maintaining robust bilateral relations between our two countries, whilst focusing on developing trading opportunities was discussed extensively at this meeting,\\u201d he tweeted on Tuesday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Last month, Sri Lanka had purchased 90,000 tonnes of oil from Russia.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lanka\\u2019s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera flew to Qatar on Monday to negotiate a long-term fuel supply deal with the Gulf nation.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is also Sri Lanka\\u2019s Finance Minister, has warned that the country would be requiring upto USD 5 million to pay for its fuel imports.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Consequently, schools have been shut for two weeks due to the ongoing fuel crisis and supplies have been diverted only to essential services, while employees of public sector offices have also been asked to work from home.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Since June 24, no fuel tankers with supplies have arrived in the island nation while the state-run fuel retailer Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says no new orders have been placed.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Meanwhile, the government\\u2019s statistics office said on Tuesday that the economic growth in the first quarter of this year is projected to see a minus 1.6 per cent growth due to the economic crisis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" A release said that fuel shortages had impacted all sectors with reduced production contributing to the negative growth.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The nearly-bankrupt country, with an acute foreign currency crisis that resulted in foreign debt default, had announced in April that it is suspending nearly USD 7 billion foreign debt repayment due for this year out of about USD 25 billion due through 2026.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lanka's total foreign debt stands at USD 51 billion.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lankans continue to languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" So far, there have been an estimated twelve deaths in fuel queues due to exhaustion, physical ailments or accidents.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Irate citizens want President Rajapaksa and his government to resign immediately for their inability to tackle the fuel shortages.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"Putin","slug":"putin","id":"ovA5x3iHSAu3"},{"name":"VladimirPutin","slug":"vladimirputin","id":"DIwA3nLp1xnf"},{"name":"Moscow","slug":"moscow","id":"uXRd89o0MuOj"},{"name":"Colombo","slug":"colombo","id":"4bevH8u07YVw"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-29T09:51:05.753029+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2906202229FGN25","cleanText":"Colombo, Jun 29 (PTI) Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to explore options of purchasing oil from Moscow, as Colombo desperately looks to replenish its dwindling fuel stocks amid an unprecedented economic crisis, a minister has said. Gotabaya will also embark on a tour of the United Arab Emirates in the near future to import fuel from the oil-rich Gulf nation. On Monday, the Sri Lankan government announced that only essential services will operate from midnight till July 10 and all other operations will be temporarily suspended as the island nation of 22 million faces an acute fuel shortage. “President Gotabaya has called the Russian President to import fuel from Russia. He also plans to go on a tour to UAE to discuss with their leaders to import fuel,” news portal Economy Next quoted minister of state for power and energy Mahindananda Aluthgamage, and a close ally of the president, as saying during a media briefing on Tuesday. The Sri Lankan economy has virtually come to a grinding halt after it has run out of foreign exchange reserves to import fuel. On Monday, Rajapaksa said in a tweet that he met Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yuri Materiy to discuss the country’s economic crisis due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves. “Had a productive meeting with the Russian Ambassador Yuri Materiy yesterday. Maintaining robust bilateral relations between our two countries, whilst focusing on developing trading opportunities was discussed extensively at this meeting,” he tweeted on Tuesday. Last month, Sri Lanka had purchased 90,000 tonnes of oil from Russia. Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera flew to Qatar on Monday to negotiate a long-term fuel supply deal with the Gulf nation. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is also Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister, has warned that the country would be requiring upto USD 5 million to pay for its fuel imports. Consequently, schools have been shut for two weeks due to the ongoing fuel crisis and supplies have been diverted only to essential services, while employees of public sector offices have also been asked to work from home. Since June 24, no fuel tankers with supplies have arrived in the island nation while the state-run fuel retailer Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says no new orders have been placed. Meanwhile, the government’s statistics office said on Tuesday that the economic growth in the first quarter of this year is projected to see a minus 1.6 per cent growth due to the economic crisis. A release said that fuel shortages had impacted all sectors with reduced production contributing to the negative growth. The nearly-bankrupt country, with an acute foreign currency crisis that resulted in foreign debt default, had announced in April that it is suspending nearly USD 7 billion foreign debt repayment due for this year out of about USD 25 billion due through 2026. Sri Lanka's total foreign debt stands at USD 51 billion. Sri Lankans continue to languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports. So far, there have been an estimated twelve deaths in fuel queues due to exhaustion, physical ailments or accidents. Irate citizens want President Rajapaksa and his government to resign immediately for their inability to tackle the fuel shortages. Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Sri Lanka,Putin,Russian,Yuri Materiy,Jun 29,Gotabaya Rajapaksa,Vladimir Putin,Moscow,Colombo,the United Arab Emirates","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-29T09:51:04.923559+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"ZqFRrB1MiAW5","slug":"english/gas-lines-and-scuffles-sri-lanka-faces-humanitarian-crisis","title":"Gas lines and scuffles: Sri Lanka faces humanitarian crisis","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/Sri_Lanka_20932_wuNiSDTEN.jpg","coverCaption":"People eat their breakfast while sitting by a line of empty gas canisters that are placed outside the Galle International Cricket Stadium, the venue for the test cricket matches between Australia and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, June 28, 2022.","reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-29T07:15:15.913770+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":1,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656486908.489665, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Chamila Nilanthi is tired of all the waiting. The 47-year-old mother of two spent three days lining up to get kerosene in the Sri Lankan town of Gampaha, northeast of the capital Colombo. Two weeks earlier, she spent three days in a queue for cooking gas -- but came home with none.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"“I am totally fed up, exhausted,’’ she said. “I don’t know how long we have to do this.’’\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"A few years ago Sri Lanka’s economy was growing strongly enough to provide jobs and financial security for most. It's now in a state of collapse, dependent on aid from India and other countries as its leaders desperately try to negotiate a bailout with the International Monetary Fund.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"What’s happening in this South Asian island nation of 22 million is worse than the usual financial crises seen in the developing world: It's a complete economic breakdown that has left ordinary people struggling to buy food, fuel and other necessities and has brought political unrest and violence. \"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"“It really is veering quickly into a humanitarian crisis,’’ said Scott Morris, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington. \"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Such disasters are more commonly seen in poorer countries, in sub-Saharan Africa or in war-torn Afghanistan. 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The 47-year-old mother of two spent three days lining up to get kerosene in the Sri Lankan town of Gampaha, northeast of the capital Colombo. Two weeks earlier, she spent three days in a queue for cooking gas -- but came home with none.“I am totally fed up, exhausted,’’ she said. “I don’t know how long we have to do this.’’A few years ago Sri Lanka’s economy was growing strongly enough to provide jobs and financial security for most. It's now in a state of collapse, dependent on aid from India and other countries as its leaders desperately try to negotiate a bailout with the International Monetary Fund.What’s happening in this South Asian island nation of 22 million is worse than the usual financial crises seen in the developing world: It's a complete economic breakdown that has left ordinary people struggling to buy food, fuel and other necessities and has brought political unrest and violence. “It really is veering quickly into a humanitarian crisis,’’ said Scott Morris, a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development in Washington. Such disasters are more commonly seen in poorer countries, in sub-Saharan Africa or in war-torn Afghanistan. In middle-income countries such as Sri Lanka they are rarer but not unheard of: 6 million Venezuelans have fled their oil-rich home country to escape a seemingly unending political crisis that has devastated the economy. Indonesia, once touted as an “Asian Tiger’’ economy, endured Depression-level deprivation in the late 1990s that led to riots and political unrest and swept away a strong man who’d held power for three decades. The country now is a democracy and a member of the Group of 20 biggest industrial economies. Sri Lanka’s crisis is largely the result of staggering economic mismanagement combined with fallout from the pandemic, which along with 2019 terrorism attacks devastated its important tourism industry. The COVID-19 crisis also disrupted the flow of payments home from Sri Lankans working abroad.The government took on big debts and slashed taxes in 2019, depleting the treasury just as COVID-19 hit. Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves plummeted, leaving it unable to pay for imports or defend its beleaguered currency, the rupee.Ordinary Sri Lankans -- especially the poor -- are paying the price. They wait for days for cooking gas and petrol -- in lines that can extend more than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). Sometimes, like Chamila Nilanthi, they go home with nothing.Eleven people have died so far waiting for gasoline. The latest was a 63-year-old man found dead inside his vehicle on the outskirts of Colombo. Unable to get gasoline, some have given up driving and resorted to bicycles or public transportation to get around.The government has closed urban schools and some universities and is giving civil servants every Friday off for three months, to conserve fuel and allow them time to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Food price inflation is running at 57%, according to government data, and 70% of Sri Lankan households surveyed by UNICEF last month reported cutting back on food consumption. Many families rely on government rice handouts and donations from charities and generous individuals.Unable to find cooking gas, many Sri Lankans are turning to kerosene stoves or cooking over open fires. Affluent families can use electric induction ovens for cooking, unless the power is out. But most Sri Lankans can’t afford those stoves or higher electric bills. Sri Lankans furious over fuel shortages have staged protests, blocked roads and confronted police. Fights have broken out when some try to jump ahead in fuel lines. Police have attacked unruly crowds. One night last week, a soldier was seen assaulting a police officer at a fuel station in a dispute over gasoline distribution. The police officer was hospitalized. The police and military are separately investigating the incident.The crisis is a crushing blow to Sri Lanka’s middle class, estimated to account for 15% to 20% of the country’s urban population. Until it all came apart, they enjoyed financial security and increasing standards of living.Such a reversal is not unprecedented. In fact, it looks like what happened to Indonesia in the late 1990s. The U.S. Agency for International Development -- which runs aid projects for poor countries -- was preparing to close up shop in the Indonesian capital Jakarta; the country didn’t seem to need the help. “As one of the Asian Tigers, it had worked its way off the aid list,’’ recalls Jackie Pomeroy, an economist who worked on a USAID project in the Indonesian government before joining the World Bank in Jakarta.But then a financial crisis -- triggered when Thailand suddenly devalued its currency in July 1997 to combat speculators -- swept across East Asia. Plagued by widespread corruption and weak banks, Indonesia was hit especially hard. Its currency plummeted against the U.S. dollar, forcing Indonesian companies to cough up more rupiahs to pay back dollar-denominated loans.Businesses closed. Unemployment soared. Desperate city dwellers returned to the countryside where they could grow their own food. The Indonesian economy shrank more than 13% in 1998, a Depression-level performance.Desperation turned to rage, and demonstrations against the government of Suharto, who’d ruled Indonesia with an iron fist since 1968. “It very quickly rolled into scenes of political unrest,’’ Pomeroy said. “It became an issue of political transition and Suharto.’’ The dictator was forced out in May 1998, ending autocratic rule.Although they live in a democracy, many Sri Lankans blame the politically dominant Rajapaksa family for the disaster. “It’s their fault, but we have to suffer for their mistakes,” said Ranjana Padmasiri, who works as a clerk at a private firm.Two of the three top Rajapaksas have resigned — Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa, who was finance minister. Protestors have been demanding that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa also step down. They’ve camped outside his office in Colombo for more than two months. Resignation, Padmasiri said, isn’t enough. “They can’t get away easily,’’ he said. “They must be held responsible for this crisis.’’____Wiseman reported from Washington.","portalUser":{"id":"8dFR8PhLJl4s","name":"AP","username":"associatedpress","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/AP-200x200_TbSS3S6KN.jpeg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":{"latitude":"6.9355","longitude":"79.8487","name":"Colombo,Sri Lanka","city":"Colombo"},"keywords":"Sri Lanka,Sri Lankans,Indonesia,Indonesian,Sri Lankan,Colombo,Washington,COLOMBO,Gampaha,the International Monetary Fund","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-29T07:15:15.123251+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"MQEhs1jWP7Bm","slug":"english/lanka-ioc-provides-fuel-as-government-pumps-go-dry-in-island-nation","title":"Lanka IOC provides fuel as government pumps go dry in island nation","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-29T06:45:05.320165+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656485104.616591, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Colombo, Jun 29 (PTI) Lanka IOC, the subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation in Sri Lanka, kept its pumps open throughout Tuesday as the cash-starved government\\u2019s fuel entity\\u2019s fuel stations did not operate in the island nation due to the worsening energy crisis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"On Monday, The Sri Lankan government announced that only essential services will operate from midnight till July 10 and all other operations will be temporarily suspended as the crisis-hit nation faces an acute fuel shortage.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"A LIOC spokesperson said they issued petrol to private vehicle owners on Tuesday but had to limit the issues due to the demand.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The government issued tokens to vehicles that had waited in long lines for over 3 days. 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The military, which issued the tokens, said they would be given priority when the normal deliveries are resumed by the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic crisis caused by forex shortages has led to a severe crisis in the energy sector. Fuel shortages have seen long queues at retailers and with the end of the credit line worth USD 700 million granted by India, the pumps have run dry.The Sri Lankan government is now exploring options to purchase discounted oil from Russia, as the island nation desperately looks to replenish its dwindling fuel stocks amid an unprecedented economic crisis due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves.Angry people waiting in the queue for the fuel want President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his government to resign immediately for their inability to tackle the fuel shortages.Since June 24, no fuel tankers with supplies have arrived in the island nation while the CPC says no new orders have been placed.On Monday, Sri Lankan Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera visited Qatar to work out a credit purchase agreement with the oil state.Meanwhile, the government’s statistics office said Tuesday that the economic growth in the first quarter of this year is projected to see a minus 1.6 per cent growth due to the economic crisis.A release said fuel shortages had impacted all sectors with reduced production contributing to the negative growth.A decision to stop chemical fertiliser imports due to the forex crisis too had contributed to the loss of crops.The nearly-bankrupt country, with an acute foreign currency crisis that resulted in foreign debt default, had announced in April that it is suspending nearly USD 7 billion foreign debt repayment due for this year out of about USD 25 billion due through 2026. Sri Lanka's total foreign debt stands at USD 51 billion.Sri Lankans continue to languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports.So far, there have been an estimated twelve deaths in fuel queues due to exhaustion, physical ailments or accidents.Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Sri Lanka,Jun 29,Lanka IOC,Indian Oil Corporation,Sri Lankan,LIOC,Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,India,Russia,Gotabaya Rajapaksa","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-29T06:45:04.636823+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"OGD9odFHFNw6","slug":"english/sri-lanka-wins-toss-and-bats-in-1st-test-against-australia","title":"Sri Lanka wins toss and bats in 1st test against Australia","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/Sri_Lanka_Australia_Cricket_68172_LkS9eGTqg.jpg","coverCaption":"Sri Lanka's cricket captain Dimuth Karunaratne, left, and his Australian counterpart Pat Cummins share a light moment with the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy ahead of their first test cricket match in Galle, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. 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The 32-year-old has taken 25 wickets in 19 one-day internationals and seven wickets in 14 Twenty20 internationals for Sri Lanka.Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya and offspinner Ramesh Mendis, along with Vandersay, will add variety to the spin attack.Sri Lanka is fielding a strong batting lineup with seven specialist batsmen. Asitha Fernando will be the sole seam bowler in the team with the option of calling up allrounder Angelo Mathews to bowl a few overs of seam in needed.Australia has veteran Nathan Lyon, who has taken 427 wickets in 108 matches, leading the spin attack with Mitchell Swepson supporting him. The tourists have the option of using Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith who are handy leg-spin bowlers.They have named two fast bowlers in captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc and a strong batting lineup with seven batsmen and batting allrounders.The series in being played for Warne-Muralitharan trophy named after the two top bowlers in test history with 1,508 test wickets combined. This is the first series for the trophy after Australian great Shane Warne died in March. A brief remembrance was held for Warne before the match.___Lineups: Sri Lanka Dimuth Karunaratne (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Lasith Embuldeniya, Asitha Fernando.Australia: Pat Cummins (captain) David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey ,Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Swepson.___More AP cricket: https://apnews.com/hub/cricket and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports","portalUser":{"id":"8dFR8PhLJl4s","name":"AP","username":"associatedpress","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/AP-200x200_TbSS3S6KN.jpeg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Sri Lanka,Australia,Dimuth Karunaratne,Jeffrey Vandersay,Lasith Embuldeniya,Ramesh Mendis,Angelo Mathews,Nathan Lyon,Marnus 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and 27,000 pregnant and lactating women over the next 15 months in Sri Lanka, which is currently facing its worst economic crisis. Biden announced the fresh assistance at the G7 Summit in Germany, the US embassy here said. The funding will support a school nutrition programme for students and provide food vouchers for pregnant and lactating women aimed at strengthening food security in Sri Lanka. The effort also plans to support approximately 30,000 farmers through the contribution of agricultural assistance and cash in order to increase food production in vulnerable communities in the debt ridden country. “President Biden’s announcement of USD 20 million in additional assistance to Sri Lanka demonstrates the United States’ ongoing commitment to food security, public health, and the economic well-being of all Sri Lankan people,” said US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung. The ambassador in a statement added that the US would continue to support Sri Lankan efforts to promote economic stability. Chung added that the US will ensure this assistance reaches the communities and children who need it the most. Tuesday's humanitarian assistance builds on nearly USD 12 million in recent US commitments in economic and humanitarian assistance, totalling USD 32 million in US support for the Sri Lankan people since June 16 this year. The funding is provided through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and will be awarded to partners that adhere to globally recognised monitoring and evaluation standards. The statement said the US will ensure that the funding is accounted for and assistance reaches those identified as most vulnerable to food insecurity. The island nation's unprecedented economic crisis caused by forex shortages has led to a severe crisis in the energy sector. Fuel shortages have seen long queues at retailers and with the end of the credit line worth USD 700 million granted by India, the pumps have run dry. The government announced last night that till July 10 the limited stocks would be made available only to essential services. The move was necessitated after state-owned refinery Ceylon Petroleum Corporation informed the Sri Lankan government on Saturday that there would be a delay in the arrival of fuel shipments due to banking and logistical reasons.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Biden,Sri Lanka's,US,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankan,Joe Biden,the G7 Summit,Germany,the United States,Chung","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-28T12:18:04.094776+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"1b2fHVLdHMnR","slug":"english/cummins-australia-up-for-spin-challenge-in-sri-lanka-tests","title":"Cummins: Australia up for spin challenge in Sri Lanka tests","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/Sri_Lanka_Australia_Cricket_32664_8quSN8bYB.jpg","coverCaption":"Sri Lanka's cricket captain Dimuth Karunaratne, left, and his Australian counterpart Pat Cummins pose for photographers holding the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy ahead of their first test cricket match in Galle, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. 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Australia has found playing on Asia's turning pitches hard in the past but has done well recently, beating Pakistan 1-0 in a three-match series in March. Of more significance, Sri Lanka's spin attack doesn't have the experience and variety of the retired Rangana Herath and Dilruwan Perera, whose combined 43 wickets caused Australia's downfall in the 2016 series. “In a lot of ways it will be quite different,” Australia captain Pat Cummins said in comparing the conditions in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.“(Pakistan) was subcontinent but it wasn’t big turn. There was so much we did well over there. We controlled the tempo of the match. In some ways it will be a bigger challenge (in Sri Lanka) when it quickens up faster than Pakistan.”Sri Lanka can field left-arm spinners Lasith Embuldeniya and Praveen Jayawickrama and offspinner Ramesh Mendis. Also in the squad is legspinner Jeffrey Vandersay, uncapped in tests. The first three have played only 27 tests combined, but Sri Lanka will be encouraged by how well the spinners performed in the one-day international series it won 3-2. Sri Lanka's seam bowlers have been better than the spinners: Asitha Fernando and Kasun Rajitha carried the team to victory in the recent two-test series in Bangladesh.Australia has its own strong spin attack, led by offspinner Nathon Lyon, who has 427 wickets in 108 matches. Cummins said Lyon will like be partnered by legspinner Mitchell Swepson, who had two wickets across the two Pakistan tests.Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne noted Australia's improved performances in Asia and said his team has plans to contain the tourists. “In 2016, we won with experienced spinners ... but this time we have three new spinners, Karunaratne said. However, we have an idea as to how the wicket behaves, and if we do the basics right we have a chance of winning this series.”It will be some feat. Sri Lanka has only four wins in 31 tests against Australia, which has won 19.Victory would be a welcome distraction for people suffering in Sri Lanka's worst economic crisis in recent memory, with acute shortages of fuel, cooking gas, medicines and many other essentials.Right outside Galle Stadium are long lines of cylinders left by people waiting for a station to be resupplied with cooking gas. There are few vehicles moving in and out of the usually bustling 17th century Dutch-built Galle Fort next to the cricket ground because the government has issued fuel to vehicles involved only in essential services.Cummins said: “I was on a call yesterday and was chatting to some young girl cricketers. They’re down to one meal a day and are going to school a couple of days a week because the teachers can’t get to school.“They’re from a fishing village and a lot of them can’t go out to fish because they have no petrol. We are certainly seeing the effects. Even in the buses we are seeing the queues kilometres long around petrol stations. That has really hit home for us.”The series for the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy is the first since Australia great Shane Warne died in March. Galle has a special connection to Warne, who took his 500th test wicket in the stadium and helped rebuild it after it was destroyed by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.“The two highest wicket-takers ever in test cricket (Warne and Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan), Cummins said. Seeing some legends of the game on the trophy always hits home that what we are doing is pretty special. We are privileged. 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Fuel shortages have seen long queues at retailers and with the end of the credit line worth USD 700 million granted by India, the pumps have run dry.The Sri Lankan government is now exploring options to purchase discounted oil from Russia, as the island nation desperately looks to replenish its dwindling fuel stocks amid an unprecedented economic crisis due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves.“Cabinet approval was granted to open up the fuel import and retail sales market to companies from oil-producing nations, Wijesekera tweeted on Tuesday.The selection would be based on the ability to import without forex requirements from the Sri Lankan central bank, he added.The state fuel entity Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) would act as the service provider for logistics stocking and distribution.He added that the 1,190 retail outlets of CPC would be given to the Indian Oil Company’s local operation LIOC and other selected companies. 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The move came days after Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday last said that the debt-laden economy of the island nation has “collapsed” after months of shortages of food, fuel and electricity, and cannot even purchase imported oil. Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Minister decided that only essential services will operate from Monday midnight to July 10, newsfirst.lk web portal reported. The state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will issue diesel and petrol only for essential services with effect from midnight, it said. These services include ports, airports, health, food distribution and agriculture, the report said, quoting transport minister Bandula Gunawardena. “All other sectors must prepare from work from home programme,” he said, urging the public to support the government's move to limit the consumption of fuel. Only essential services will be allowed to function till July 10 and all other operations will be temporarily suspended, the minister said. Sri Lanka has been facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has prompted an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the island nation. Wickremesinghe told Parliament on Wednesday that currently CPC has USD 700 million in debt. “As a result, no country or organisation in the world is willing to provide fuel to us. They are even reluctant to provide fuel for cash,” he said. The nearly-bankrupt country, with an acute foreign currency crisis that resulted in foreign debt default, had announced in April that it is suspending nearly USD 7 billion foreign debt repayment due for this year out of about USD 25 billion due through 2026. Sri Lanka's total foreign debt stands at USD 51 billion. The foreign currency crisis has crimped imports, creating severe shortages of food, fuel, electricity and other essentials like medicines, forcing people to stand in long lines to fulfil basic needs. The Indian credit lines since January this year have provided a lifeline to Sri Lanka amidst growing public dissent over the worsening economic conditions. However, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe said India would not be able to keep Sri Lanka afloat for too long.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Sri Lanka,Sri Lanka's,CPC,Sri Lankan,Ranil Wickremesinghe,Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,Bandula,Parliament,Indian,Wickremesinghe","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-27T15:27:04.100723+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"CRFzTeBj4Ifn","slug":"english/us-delegation-meets-sri-lankan-president-pm-discusses-economic-crisis","title":"US delegation meets Sri Lankan President, PM; discusses economic crisis","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-27T15:21:07.075930+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656343266.288428, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Colombo, Jun 27 (PTI) A high-level US delegation on Monday met Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed measures to help the island nation cope with an unprecedented economic crisis and severe shortages of essential supplies.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"US Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of State, and Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury accompanied by Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J Chung met the President to discuss Sri Lanka\\u2019s economic crisis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"\\u201cIt\\u2019s a challenging time, but we continue to deliver assistance and long-term partnership to help Sri Lanka achieve a prosperous, secure \u0026 democratic future,\\u201d tweeted the US Ambassador.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The US delegation also met the Prime Minister at his office this morning, the Sri Lankan media reported.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The US delegation's meeting with the President and the Prime Minister came as Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said two ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday to hold talks with Russian authorities to directly purchase fuel and discuss other diplomatic-related matters.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"During their four-day official stay, the top officials from the US Treasury and the State Department, who arrived here on Sunday, will meet a wide range of political representatives, economists, and international organisations to \\u201cexplore the most effective ways for the US to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and inclusive economy for the future,\\u201d the US Embassy had said in a statement.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Over the past two weeks, the US has announced USD 120 million in new financing for Sri Lankan small and medium-sized businesses, a USD 27 million contribution to Sri Lanka\\u2019s dairy industry and USD 5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The United States also committed USD 6 million in new grants to provide livelihood assistance to vulnerable populations, and technical assistance on financial reform that will help stabilise the economy.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Crisis-hit Sri Lanka, which has remained neutral on the Ukraine war, is exploring options to purchase oil from Russia, as the island nation desperately looks to replenish its dwindling fuel stocks amid an unprecedented economic crisis due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"On Sunday, petrol price was hiked by LKR 50 and diesel by LKR 60 respectively, the third price revision in just over two months.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The move was necessitated after state-owned refinery Ceylon Petroleum Corporation informed the Sri Lankan government on Saturday that there would be a delay in the arrival of fuel shipments due to banking and logistical reasons.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February, global oil prices have skyrocketed. While the US and its allies are trying to cut financial flows supporting Moscow's war effort, Russia is offering its crude at a steep discount.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The nation of 22 million has amassed USD 51 billion in foreign debt, but has suspended repayment of nearly USD 7 billion due this year.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Sri Lankans continue to languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"So far, there have been an estimated twelve deaths in fuel queues due to exhaustion, physical ailments or accidents.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"US","slug":"us","id":"0JelBm6rMusZ"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"Russia","slug":"russia","id":"ZdjTIzNom80K"},{"name":"RanilWickremesinghe","slug":"ranilwickremesinghe","id":"vZj6FLdd7Pxy"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-27T15:21:07.075936+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2706202227FGN65","cleanText":"Colombo, Jun 27 (PTI) A high-level US delegation on Monday met Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed measures to help the island nation cope with an unprecedented economic crisis and severe shortages of essential supplies.US Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of State, and Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury accompanied by Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J Chung met the President to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.“It’s a challenging time, but we continue to deliver assistance and long-term partnership to help Sri Lanka achieve a prosperous, secure \u0026 democratic future,” tweeted the US Ambassador.The US delegation also met the Prime Minister at his office this morning, the Sri Lankan media reported.The US delegation's meeting with the President and the Prime Minister came as Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said two ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday to hold talks with Russian authorities to directly purchase fuel and discuss other diplomatic-related matters.During their four-day official stay, the top officials from the US Treasury and the State Department, who arrived here on Sunday, will meet a wide range of political representatives, economists, and international organisations to “explore the most effective ways for the US to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and inclusive economy for the future,” the US Embassy had said in a statement.Over the past two weeks, the US has announced USD 120 million in new financing for Sri Lankan small and medium-sized businesses, a USD 27 million contribution to Sri Lanka’s dairy industry and USD 5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis.The United States also committed USD 6 million in new grants to provide livelihood assistance to vulnerable populations, and technical assistance on financial reform that will help stabilise the economy.Crisis-hit Sri Lanka, which has remained neutral on the Ukraine war, is exploring options to purchase oil from Russia, as the island nation desperately looks to replenish its dwindling fuel stocks amid an unprecedented economic crisis due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves.On Sunday, petrol price was hiked by LKR 50 and diesel by LKR 60 respectively, the third price revision in just over two months.The move was necessitated after state-owned refinery Ceylon Petroleum Corporation informed the Sri Lankan government on Saturday that there would be a delay in the arrival of fuel shipments due to banking and logistical reasons.Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February, global oil prices have skyrocketed. While the US and its allies are trying to cut financial flows supporting Moscow's war effort, Russia is offering its crude at a steep discount.Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country.The nation of 22 million has amassed USD 51 billion in foreign debt, but has suspended repayment of nearly USD 7 billion due this year.Sri Lankans continue to languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports.So far, there have been an estimated twelve deaths in fuel queues due to exhaustion, physical ailments or accidents.Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout.There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"US,Sri Lanka,Russia,Sri Lankan,Sri Lankans,the US Treasury,Gotabaya Rajapaksa,Ranil Wickremesinghe,Kelly Keiderling,the US Department of State","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-27T15:21:06.302758+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"XWRSt2PRt5Xu","slug":"english/cool-destinations-that-offer-indians-easy-peasy-e-visas-for-travel-abroad","title":"Cool destinations that offer Indians easy-peasy E-Visas for travel abroad","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/opoyi_NH4OqCRnE.jpg","coverCaption":"These turquoise blue waters are a lot more accessible for Indians, as many picturesque countries are offering E-Visas to Indian citizens (Photo Credit: Unsplash)","reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-27T15:00:57.420711+00:00","highlightSummary":"\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGetting a visa can be an extremely cumbersome process\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePost pandemic especially, wait times have been stretching well into months.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWe have prepared a list of countries you can visit without dealing with these hassles. Read on\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","highlightSummaryFlag":1,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":1,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":2,"content":"{\\\"time\\\":1656342056534,\\\"strCount\\\":4423,\\\"blocks\\\":[{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Applying for a visa is one of many hassles we Indians grin and bear with when we are in the process of actualising one of those exciting trips abroad. Already a cumbersome process, this has further taken a turn for the worse ever since the pandemic happened. Embassies have become bottlenecks, as the backlog for visas has seen wait times for interviews stretch well into the months, and the number of applications has been ever-increasing at the same time.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/5-must-carry-tech-accessories-that-will-make-your-vacays-easier\\\\\\\"\u003e5 must carry tech-accessories that will make your vacays easier\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"So to make things better for you, we have identified a list of countries that offer the facility of E-Visas or visas-on-arrival for Indians, so you don’t get caught up in the struggle and can plan your vacation or workation with minimal stress!\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Here’s our list:\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"\u003cb\u003eMalaysia\u003c/b\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Among one of the most popular holiday destinations in South-East Asia, \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/malaysia\\\\\\\"\u003eMalaysia\u003c/a\u003e is known for its spectacular blend of various cultures and modern marvels, as well as its natural beauty. Capital city Kuala Lumpur,\u0026nbsp; as well as Penang, and Langkawi are some of the hot spots that tourists love to frequent, and the country only recently announced that it will be providing visa-on-arrival to Indians so you can be assured a hassle-free travel!\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"\u003cb\u003eLaos\u003c/b\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Another South-East \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/asian\\\\\\\"\u003eAsian\u003c/a\u003e country, this one is a bit off the beaten path- which might appeal to many travelers who are looking for something less touristy and under-explored. Laos is called the “Land of a Million Elephants” and is famous for its vast unexplored landscapes and picturesque villages, and Indians do not need to apply for a visa in advance as a 30-day visa on arrival is granted to \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/indian\\\\\\\"\u003eIndian\u003c/a\u003e citizens.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/january-to-december-list-of-all-the-long-weekends-in-2022\\\\\\\"\u003eJanuary to December: List of all the long weekends in 2022\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"\u003cb\u003eIndonesia\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"A major attraction for adventure lovers as well as those seeking out its pristine beaches and strikingly stunning water villas, Indonesia with its exquisite islands and mountains has it all, and its thriving cultural ethos adds a further layer of depth to this exciting holiday destination.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"\u003cb\u003eFiji Islands\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Famous for its heavenly tropical islands and warm and friendly locals, \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/fiji\\\\\\\"\u003eFiji\u003c/a\u003e is an archipelago of 300 plus islands and is truly a paradise of the South Pacific with its lovely white sanded beaches and multitude of tropical attractions! At this child-friendly destination, you can explore archeological sites, enjoy surfing at one of the world’s top surfing destinations, and even explore a \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/unesco\\\\\\\"\u003eUNESCO\u003c/a\u003e world heritage site, all this without chasing after a pre-entry visa if you’re Indian!\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/5-places-you-need-to-consider-for-this-years-winter-vacation\\\\\\\"\u003e5 places you need to consider for this year’s winter vacation\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"\u003cb\u003eCambodia\u0026nbsp;\u003c/b\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Best known for its colossal historic temples of Angkor Wat, as well as its spine-chilling communist history from the 1970s, \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/cambodia\\\\\\\"\u003eCambodia\u003c/a\u003e offers lovers of history a haven to explore and learn from. Not just that, Cambodia has its own array of sandy white beaches, as well as deep and dense jungles to sample. Indians get an easy route to Cambodia- as visa-on-arrival for a period of 30 days is allowed for Indian nationals!\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"\u003cb\u003eThailand\u003c/b\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/thailand\\\\\\\"\u003eThailand\u003c/a\u003e is one of the most widely chosen destinations for Indians seeking to travel abroad and it is easy to see why! Thailand has pretty much everything- from gorgeous beaches towards the south to its alluring mountains up north, and so, whether you’re a beach lover or an avid trekker, you shall not be disappointed here! Of course, we don’t need to even cover Thailand’s well-documented nightlife, particularly in its capital city Bangkok. Clearly, there’s plenty to do in this exciting country, and Indian tourists can get a 30-day visa-on-arrival here, so book your tickets!\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Honourable mentions: \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/vietnam\\\\\\\"\u003eVietnam\u003c/a\u003e, Singapore, Sri Lanka\\\"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":{"name":"Mumbai, Maharashtra, India"},"createdBy":{"name":"Dhruv Narayan Bhan","photo":null,"username":"dhruvnb","id":"PEU0e2gTSojx","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"Travel","slug":"travel","id":"fmC9Th7FvNee"},{"name":"Vacation","slug":"vacation","id":"SxCYxolbeCbV"},{"name":"indian","slug":"indian","id":"YTJpdaKq5t2z"},{"name":"Cambodia","slug":"cambodia","id":"ldNBpk8nUQO4"},{"name":"Malaysia","slug":"malaysia","id":"UPSCcudv5yjy"},{"name":"Fiji","slug":"fiji","id":"7ZfPM4n46fGe"},{"name":"Thailand","slug":"thailand","id":"5yIqpMCqnSui"},{"name":"Vietnam","slug":"vietnam","id":"zZ2UFYjgalkf"},{"name":"Singapore","slug":"singapore","id":"emlZP34XfoBE"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"India","slug":"india","id":"Bq4MmUPrXF8p"},{"name":"Lifestyle","slug":"lifestyle","id":"DxegGHhNxGAg"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"Dhruv Narayan Bhan","id":"PEU0e2gTSojx","username":"dhruvnb"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-27T15:00:55.358260+00:00","publisher":0,"sourceFeed":null,"cleanText":"Applying for a visa is one of many hassles we Indians grin and bear with when we are in the process of actualising one of those exciting trips abroad. Already a cumbersome process, this has further taken a turn for the worse ever since the pandemic happened. Embassies have become bottlenecks, as the backlog for visas has seen wait times for interviews stretch well into the months, and the number of applications has been ever-increasing at the same time. ,Also read: 5 must carry tech-accessories that will make your vacays easier,So to make things better for you, we have identified a list of countries that offer the facility of E-Visas or visas-on-arrival for Indians, so you don’t get caught up in the struggle and can plan your vacation or workation with minimal stress!,Here’s our list: ,Malaysia,Among one of the most popular holiday destinations in South-East Asia, Malaysia is known for its spectacular blend of various cultures and modern marvels, as well as its natural beauty. Capital city Kuala Lumpur, as well as Penang, and Langkawi are some of the hot spots that tourists love to frequent, and the country only recently announced that it will be providing visa-on-arrival to Indians so you can be assured a hassle-free travel!,Laos,Another South-East Asian country, this one is a bit off the beaten path- which might appeal to many travelers who are looking for something less touristy and under-explored. Laos is called the “Land of a Million Elephants” and is famous for its vast unexplored landscapes and picturesque villages, and Indians do not need to apply for a visa in advance as a 30-day visa on arrival is granted to Indian citizens. Also read: January to December: List of all the long weekends in 2022,Indonesia ,A major attraction for adventure lovers as well as those seeking out its pristine beaches and strikingly stunning water villas, Indonesia with its exquisite islands and mountains has it all, and its thriving cultural ethos adds a further layer of depth to this exciting holiday destination. ,Fiji Islands ,Famous for its heavenly tropical islands and warm and friendly locals, Fiji is an archipelago of 300 plus islands and is truly a paradise of the South Pacific with its lovely white sanded beaches and multitude of tropical attractions! At this child-friendly destination, you can explore archeological sites, enjoy surfing at one of the world’s top surfing destinations, and even explore a UNESCO world heritage site, all this without chasing after a pre-entry visa if you’re Indian!,Also read: 5 places you need to consider for this year’s winter vacation,Cambodia ,Best known for its colossal historic temples of Angkor Wat, as well as its spine-chilling communist history from the 1970s, Cambodia offers lovers of history a haven to explore and learn from. Not just that, Cambodia has its own array of sandy white beaches, as well as deep and dense jungles to sample. Indians get an easy route to Cambodia- as visa-on-arrival for a period of 30 days is allowed for Indian nationals!,Thailand,Thailand is one of the most widely chosen destinations for Indians seeking to travel abroad and it is easy to see why! Thailand has pretty much everything- from gorgeous beaches towards the south to its alluring mountains up north, and so, whether you’re a beach lover or an avid trekker, you shall not be disappointed here! Of course, we don’t need to even cover Thailand’s well-documented nightlife, particularly in its capital city Bangkok. Clearly, there’s plenty to do in this exciting country, and Indian tourists can get a 30-day visa-on-arrival here, so book your tickets! ,Honourable mentions: Vietnam, Singapore, Sri Lanka","portalUser":{"id":"lkyQnhI6xk8o","name":"Opoyi Buzz","username":"OpoyiBuzz","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_Xzp4oUynR.jpg","role":2},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":{"latitude":"19.076","longitude":"72.8777","name":"Mumbai, Maharashtra, India","city":"Mumbai"},"keywords":"Indians,Cambodia,Malaysia,South-East Asia,Kuala Lumpur,Penang,Langkawi,Asian,Land of a Million Elephants,Fiji,the South Pacific,UNESCO,Angkor Wat,Thailand Thailand","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-27T15:00:55.358252+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"c0NtOEr6asrv","slug":"english/why-sri-lankan-government-is-sending-2-ministers-to-russia-amid-fuel-crisis","title":"Why Sri Lankan government is sending 2 ministers to Russia amid fuel crisis","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/opoyi_Kk6TCUDbd.jpg","coverCaption":"Sri Lankans gather at a fuel station to buy diesel before the beginning of curfew. (Photo Credit: Associated Press)","reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-27T14:30:00.630372+00:00","highlightSummary":"\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTwo ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOnly limited stock will be distributed to limited stations throughout next week\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUntil the next shipments arrive, public transport, power generators and industries will be given a priority\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","highlightSummaryFlag":1,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":1,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":2,"content":"{\\\"time\\\":1656338752397,\\\"strCount\\\":3781,\\\"blocks\\\":[{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"The Sri Lankan government is all set to send two government ministers to \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/russia\\\\\\\"\u003eRussia\u003c/a\u003e to negotiate for fuel — one of the necessities nearly exhausted amid the Indian Ocean island nation's economic collapse.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"This development comes as \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/washington\\\\\\\"\u003eWashington\u003c/a\u003e and its allies aim to cut off energy imports from Russia in line with sanctions over its war on \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/ukraine\\\\\\\"\u003eUkraine\u003c/a\u003e. Since the Russian invasion in late February, global oil prices have skyrocketed, sparking a number of countries to seek out Russian crude, which is being offered at a steep discount.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/explained-why-crisis-hit-sri-lankas-economy-collapsed-and-whats-next\\\\\\\"\u003eExplained: Why crisis-hit Sri Lanka's economy collapsed and what's next\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said two ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday to continue talks that Sri Lanka has been having with Russian authorities to directly purchase fuel, among other related issues.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"On Saturday, he urged people not to line up for fuel, saying only limited stock will be distributed to limited stations throughout next week. He said until the next shipments arrive, \\\\\\\"public transport, power generators and industries will be given a priority.\\\\\\\"\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/why-sri-lanka-is-planning-for-donor-conference-with-india-china-and-japan\\\\\\\"\u003eWhy Sri Lanka is planning for donor conference with India, China and Japan\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Residents have had to queue for hours and sometimes days to get fuel, sometimes resorting to burning charcoal or palm fronds for cooking.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Wijesekera's comments come while a high-level \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/us\\\\\\\"\u003eUS\u003c/a\u003e delegation is visiting Sri Lanka, seeking ways to help the island nation cope with an unprecedented economic crisis and severe shortages of essential supplies.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Like some other South Asian nations, Sri Lanka has remained neutral in the war in \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/europe\\\\\\\"\u003eEurope\u003c/a\u003e.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"However, Wijesekera said the foreign ministry and the Sri Lankan ambassador in Russia have been making arrangements for a fuel sale.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/bhuvneshwar-kumar-named-player-of-the-series-in-t20-matches-vs-south-africa\\\\\\\"\u003eBhuvi earns best place in a rain-induced drawn series, record must wait\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"“There is an advantage for us if we could buy oil directly from the Russian government or the Russian firms. There are talks going on,” he told reporters Sunday.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"The shortages have led to protests against the government, recently to demand fuel. The government has deployed armed troops in addition to police at every fuel station.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/sri-lanka-troops-open-fire-at-protesters-over-petrol-diesel-supply\\\\\\\"\u003eSri Lanka troops open fire at protesters over petrol, diesel supply\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Sri Lanka says it’s unable to repay $7 billion in foreign debt due this year, pending the outcome of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on a rescue package. It must pay $5 billion on average annually until 2026. Authorities have asked the IMF to lead a conference to unite Sri Lanka’s lenders.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"On Sunday, the corporation hiked prices of petrol by 22% to 550 Sri Lankan Rupees per litre (about $5.80 per gallon), and diesel by 15% to LKR 470 per litre (about $4.95 per gallon). Wijeserekara said the hike was meant to be on par with the global fuel prices.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Protesters have occupied the entrance to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office for more than two months demanding his resignation, saying the primary responsibility for the crisis rests with him and his family, whom they accuse of corruption and mismanagement.\\\"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":{"name":"Colombo, Sri Lanka"},"createdBy":{"name":"Ajay Joseph","photo":null,"username":"ajay4396","id":"LFYsY6JozEMx","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"FuelPrices","slug":"fuelprices","id":"Hl9bear61lRv"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"Russia","slug":"russia","id":"ZdjTIzNom80K"},{"name":"Washington","slug":"washington","id":"Fqv5l2w7tKCw"},{"name":"Ukraine","slug":"ukraine","id":"Dq03BAdFix29"},{"name":"Europe","slug":"europe","id":"v2KXw3fOql0S"},{"name":"USA","slug":"usa","id":"SPBaPrR23eZS"},{"name":"World","slug":"world","id":"iEhRQcab92b8"},{"name":"Crisis","slug":"crisis","id":"vlLpo12hBrM2"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"Ajay Joseph","id":"LFYsY6JozEMx","username":"ajay4396"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[{"id":"4","name":"AP"}],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-27T14:30:00.382087+00:00","publisher":0,"sourceFeed":null,"cleanText":"The Sri Lankan government is all set to send two government ministers to Russia to negotiate for fuel — one of the necessities nearly exhausted amid the Indian Ocean island nation's economic collapse. This development comes as Washington and its allies aim to cut off energy imports from Russia in line with sanctions over its war on Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion in late February, global oil prices have skyrocketed, sparking a number of countries to seek out Russian crude, which is being offered at a steep discount. Also read: Explained: Why crisis-hit Sri Lanka's economy collapsed and what's next,Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said two ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday to continue talks that Sri Lanka has been having with Russian authorities to directly purchase fuel, among other related issues. On Saturday, he urged people not to line up for fuel, saying only limited stock will be distributed to limited stations throughout next week. He said until the next shipments arrive, public transport, power generators and industries will be given a priority. Also read: Why Sri Lanka is planning for donor conference with India, China and Japan,Residents have had to queue for hours and sometimes days to get fuel, sometimes resorting to burning charcoal or palm fronds for cooking. Wijesekera's comments come while a high-level US delegation is visiting Sri Lanka, seeking ways to help the island nation cope with an unprecedented economic crisis and severe shortages of essential supplies. Like some other South Asian nations, Sri Lanka has remained neutral in the war in Europe. However, Wijesekera said the foreign ministry and the Sri Lankan ambassador in Russia have been making arrangements for a fuel sale. Also read: Bhuvi earns best place in a rain-induced drawn series, record must wait,“There is an advantage for us if we could buy oil directly from the Russian government or the Russian firms. There are talks going on,” he told reporters Sunday. The shortages have led to protests against the government, recently to demand fuel. The government has deployed armed troops in addition to police at every fuel station. Also read: Sri Lanka troops open fire at protesters over petrol, diesel supply,Sri Lanka says it’s unable to repay $7 billion in foreign debt due this year, pending the outcome of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on a rescue package. It must pay $5 billion on average annually until 2026. Authorities have asked the IMF to lead a conference to unite Sri Lanka’s lenders. On Sunday, the corporation hiked prices of petrol by 22% to 550 Sri Lankan Rupees per litre (about $5.80 per gallon), and diesel by 15% to LKR 470 per litre (about $4.95 per gallon). Wijeserekara said the hike was meant to be on par with the global fuel prices. Protesters have occupied the entrance to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office for more than two months demanding his resignation, saying the primary responsibility for the crisis rests with him and his family, whom they accuse of corruption and mismanagement.","portalUser":{"id":"kQKU5wG2FUA","name":"Opoyi Central","username":"opoyicentral","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_wUOvSKrfq.jpg","role":2},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":{"latitude":"6.9271","longitude":"79.8612","name":"Colombo, Sri Lanka","city":"Colombo"},"keywords":"Russian,Sri Lanka,Russia,Sri Lankan,the Indian Ocean island,Washington,Ukraine,Kanchana Wijesekera,US,South Asian,Europe,Wijesekera,the International Monetary Fund,Gotabaya Rajapaksa","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-27T13:50:00+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"Qv03o8Uj7gvc","slug":"english/were-on-right-track-powar","title":"We're on right track: Powar","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-27T13:33:05.968389+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656336785.107074, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Dambulla, Jun 27 (PTI) India's batting might have come a cropper in the final women's T20I against Sri Lanka but chief coach Ramesh Powar said they are on the \\\"right track\\\" ahead of next month's Commonwealth Games, where cricket will make its debut.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side stuttered in the middle overs to manage just 138 for five to lose the final T20I against Sri Lanka by seven wickets. But overall, India claimed a 2-1 win in the three-match series, which is seen as the build-up to the Birmingham multi-sport event.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"We touched upon all the bases. Honestly, the wickets were slow, so we were not expecting too many high-scoring games, but the way Harman, Shafali, Jemimah and Smriti batted, we are on the right track as far as batting is concerned,\\\" Powar said at the press conference.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" India thrashed the home team by 34 runs in the opening T20I and then followed it up with a dominating five-wicket win in the second game to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" But Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu denied India a clean sweep as she blasted her way to an unbeaten 48-ball 80 to help Sri Lanka chase down India's 139-run target with three overs to spare in the final game.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Today Chamari put us under the pump and we should learn from this game and move forward and plan accordingly,\\\" Powar said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The senior pace duo of Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey was dropped for the tour of Sri Lanka, while spinners Poonam Yadav and Rajeshwari Gayakwad were rested.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"The idea behind the bowling unit for this series was to give chances, opening up options. Our frontline bowlers Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad were rested for that purpose. We wanted to see how our bowlers handle pressure,\\\" Powar said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"We need to give them a little bit of freedom, Simran (Bahadur) is coming back after a break. All in all, I'm happy that there are options.\\\" \\t Asked about the biggest takeaway ahead of CWG, Powar said: \\\"Winning habit is important. First thing is about winning the series and we hope to carry it forward.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"The biggest takeaway is the gelling in the team, fitness has also gone up. I could see the growth in players and I hope we can carry it forward. We are progressing in the right direction.\\\" \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"India","slug":"india","id":"Bq4MmUPrXF8p"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"PoonamYadav","slug":"poonamyadav","id":"iVA0Lrz2GiEw"},{"name":"RameshPowar","slug":"rameshpowar","id":"giuSAEGFNc2N"},{"name":"CommonwealthGames","slug":"commonwealthgames","id":"Kg7orhAQxy2C"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-27T13:33:05.968394+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2706202227SPF18","cleanText":"Dambulla, Jun 27 (PTI) India's batting might have come a cropper in the final women's T20I against Sri Lanka but chief coach Ramesh Powar said they are on the right track ahead of next month's Commonwealth Games, where cricket will make its debut. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side stuttered in the middle overs to manage just 138 for five to lose the final T20I against Sri Lanka by seven wickets. But overall, India claimed a 2-1 win in the three-match series, which is seen as the build-up to the Birmingham multi-sport event. We touched upon all the bases. Honestly, the wickets were slow, so we were not expecting too many high-scoring games, but the way Harman, Shafali, Jemimah and Smriti batted, we are on the right track as far as batting is concerned, Powar said at the press conference. India thrashed the home team by 34 runs in the opening T20I and then followed it up with a dominating five-wicket win in the second game to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. But Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu denied India a clean sweep as she blasted her way to an unbeaten 48-ball 80 to help Sri Lanka chase down India's 139-run target with three overs to spare in the final game. Today Chamari put us under the pump and we should learn from this game and move forward and plan accordingly, Powar said. The senior pace duo of Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey was dropped for the tour of Sri Lanka, while spinners Poonam Yadav and Rajeshwari Gayakwad were rested. The idea behind the bowling unit for this series was to give chances, opening up options. Our frontline bowlers Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad were rested for that purpose. We wanted to see how our bowlers handle pressure, Powar said. We need to give them a little bit of freedom, Simran (Bahadur) is coming back after a break. All in all, I'm happy that there are options. Asked about the biggest takeaway ahead of CWG, Powar said: Winning habit is important. First thing is about winning the series and we hope to carry it forward. The biggest takeaway is the gelling in the team, fitness has also gone up. I could see the growth in players and I hope we can carry it forward. We are progressing in the right direction.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"India,Sri Lanka,Chamari,Poonam Yadav,Rajeshwari Gayakwad,Dambulla,Ramesh Powar,Commonwealth Games,Harman,Shafali","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-27T13:33:05.122289+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"5n0ly9Elt8hr","slug":"english/record-breaking-chamari-denies-india-clean-sweep-as-sl-win-final-t20i","title":"Record-breaking Chamari denies India clean sweep as SL win final T20I","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-27T12:09:05.220514+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656331744.515839, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Dambulla, Jun 27 (PTI) Skipper Chamari Athapaththu struck a counter-attacking 48-ball 80 as Sri Lanka outplayed India by seven wickets in the third and final T20I to avoid a whitewash here on Monday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The 32-year-old Chamari smashed 14 boundaries and one six and in the process became the only cricketer from the island nation to get to the 2000-run mark in T20Is. Tillakaratne Dilshan (1889) is the highest run-scorer among the male cricketers from Sri Lanka.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Chasing a modest 139 to avoid a clean sweep by the Indians, Sri Lankan batting finally came good as the hosts hunt down the target with three overs to spare to claim a consolation win.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The three-match T20I series thus ended 2-1 in favour of India, who stuttered after opting to bat before skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's resilient 39 not out (33b; 3x4, 1x6) propped up their total to 138 for five.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" In reply, Sri Lanka lost Vishmi Gunaratne (5) in the first over, but Harshitha Samarawickrama (13) gave a fine support to Chamari in the powerplay before being dismissed by Radha Yadav in the fifth over.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Thereafter, Nilakshi de Silva (30 off 28 balls) joined hands with Chamari as the skipper cruised to a 29-ball fifty -- the fastest fifty for Sri Lanka women's T20I.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Luck also was on her side as Chamari got a reprieve on 42 when Jemimah Rodrigues missed a running catch in the midwicket boundary. She soon slammed back-to-back fours en route to her fifth T20I fifty.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" With Chamari looking furious, Sri Lanka just needed 18 runs in the final five overs and the hosts it without much ado to seal their first T20 win against India at home.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" India were sloppy on the field and missed a slew of run-outs and signed off the T20I series on a disappointing note.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Earlier, India stuttered in the middle overs after Smriti Mandhana (22 from 21b) and Sabbhineni Meghana (22 from 26b) departed in successive overs to leave the visitors reeling at 51 for three.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The duo looked well in control in their 41-run second wicket partnership after the talented Shafali Verma (5) fell in the opening over but run-rate dried up as the hosts bounced back aided by some fine fielding.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" There was a lull in the middle when India failed to get a boundary in 38 deliveries with Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues struggling to get going.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The duo finally broke the shackles in the 13th over as Jemimah showed her attacking intent in her 30-ball 33 (3x4), while the skipper was a class apart.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Jemimah fell in the penultimate over but Harmanpreet looked in firm control and displayed her array of shots during her 33-ball knock, which was studded with three fours and one six.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" After Jemimah's departure, Harmanpreet took charge and along with Pooja Vastrakar scored 49 runs in the final five overs to prop up the total. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"India","slug":"india","id":"Bq4MmUPrXF8p"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"JemimahRodrigues","slug":"jemimahrodrigues","id":"6cpECp6zummd"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-27T12:09:05.220519+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2706202227SPF17","cleanText":"Dambulla, Jun 27 (PTI) Skipper Chamari Athapaththu struck a counter-attacking 48-ball 80 as Sri Lanka outplayed India by seven wickets in the third and final T20I to avoid a whitewash here on Monday. The 32-year-old Chamari smashed 14 boundaries and one six and in the process became the only cricketer from the island nation to get to the 2000-run mark in T20Is. Tillakaratne Dilshan (1889) is the highest run-scorer among the male cricketers from Sri Lanka.Chasing a modest 139 to avoid a clean sweep by the Indians, Sri Lankan batting finally came good as the hosts hunt down the target with three overs to spare to claim a consolation win. The three-match T20I series thus ended 2-1 in favour of India, who stuttered after opting to bat before skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's resilient 39 not out (33b; 3x4, 1x6) propped up their total to 138 for five. In reply, Sri Lanka lost Vishmi Gunaratne (5) in the first over, but Harshitha Samarawickrama (13) gave a fine support to Chamari in the powerplay before being dismissed by Radha Yadav in the fifth over. Thereafter, Nilakshi de Silva (30 off 28 balls) joined hands with Chamari as the skipper cruised to a 29-ball fifty -- the fastest fifty for Sri Lanka women's T20I. Luck also was on her side as Chamari got a reprieve on 42 when Jemimah Rodrigues missed a running catch in the midwicket boundary. She soon slammed back-to-back fours en route to her fifth T20I fifty. With Chamari looking furious, Sri Lanka just needed 18 runs in the final five overs and the hosts it without much ado to seal their first T20 win against India at home. India were sloppy on the field and missed a slew of run-outs and signed off the T20I series on a disappointing note. Earlier, India stuttered in the middle overs after Smriti Mandhana (22 from 21b) and Sabbhineni Meghana (22 from 26b) departed in successive overs to leave the visitors reeling at 51 for three. The duo looked well in control in their 41-run second wicket partnership after the talented Shafali Verma (5) fell in the opening over but run-rate dried up as the hosts bounced back aided by some fine fielding. There was a lull in the middle when India failed to get a boundary in 38 deliveries with Harmanpreet and Jemimah Rodrigues struggling to get going. The duo finally broke the shackles in the 13th over as Jemimah showed her attacking intent in her 30-ball 33 (3x4), while the skipper was a class apart. Jemimah fell in the penultimate over but Harmanpreet looked in firm control and displayed her array of shots during her 33-ball knock, which was studded with three fours and one six. After Jemimah's departure, Harmanpreet took charge and along with Pooja Vastrakar scored 49 runs in the final five overs to prop up the total.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"India,Chamari,Sri Lanka,Jemimah,Jemimah Rodrigues,Harmanpreet,Dambulla,Tillakaratne Dilshan,Indians,Sri Lankan","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-27T12:09:04.537546+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"7MiNsRqg37Ix","slug":"english/what-mayank-agarwals-call-up-for-england-test-means","title":"What Mayank Agarwal's call up for England Test means","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/opoyi_5VsLJXEAl.jpg","coverCaption":"Indian batter Mayank Agarwal. 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The 31-year-old will join the squad on Monday and as per the latest travel advisory will not be required to quarantine upon arrival. This means he will be available for selection.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/why-ruturaj-gaikwad-did-not-open-in-the-1st-t20i-vs-ireland\\\\\\\"\u003eWhy Ruturaj Gaikwad did not open in the 1st T20I vs Ireland\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Agarwal had been left out of the \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/indian\\\\\\\"\u003eIndian\u003c/a\u003e squad that travelled to England. However, an injury to KL Rahul and doutbs over skipper Rohit Sharma'a availability after he tested positive for COVID-19, means he has a chance in the playing 11.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"What other options do India have?\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"With Rohit Sharma's particpation a doubt and KL Rahul down, India will have to look for openers. Shubman Gill is one sure shit option but the team might have to rely on Mayank Agarwal or Srikar Bharat at the top.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/hardik-pandya-becomes-first-indian-captain-to-take-t20-wicket-as-visitors-school-ireland\\\\\\\"\u003eHardik Pandya becomes first Indian captain to take T20 wicket as visitors school Ireland\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"So Agarwal does have a good chance of playing vs England.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"What spoils his chances?\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"India are yet to take a call on Rohit Sharma. A slight chance and the skipper will play. He will most likely open with Gill, taking Mayank Agarwal out of the equation.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"The 31-year-old last played a Test match March when India defeated Sri Lanka 2-0. He could manage only 59 runs in the two Tests. Agarwal then represented \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/karnataka\\\\\\\"\u003eKarnataka\u003c/a\u003e during the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals against Uttar Pradesh.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/is-it-high-time-for-sarfaraz-khans-test-debut\\\\\\\"\u003eIs it high time for Sarfaraz Khan's Test debut?\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"He captained the Punjab Kings in \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/ipl\\\\\\\"\u003eIPL\u003c/a\u003e 2022 and managed to score\u0026nbsp;196 runs at an average of 16.33 and strike rate of 122.5. Mayank Agarwal's form ruins his case in England.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"India squad:\u0026nbsp;Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Srikar Bharat (wk), Mayank Agarwal\\\"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":{"name":"London, UK"},"createdBy":{"name":"Yash Bajaj","photo":null,"username":"yash6711","id":"0f9O2vXwZhEr","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"MayankAgarwal","slug":"mayankagarwal","id":"E6lwRbwMIqBv"},{"name":"IndianCricketTeam","slug":"indiancricketteam","id":"zOlHHWvdL07D"},{"name":"IndiavsEngland","slug":"indiavsengland","id":"d2FyOxrh00tp"},{"name":"England","slug":"england","id":"Eg4MkAxd62EH"},{"name":"KLRahul","slug":"klrahul","id":"DNdy974Rs0uc"},{"name":"ShubmanGill","slug":"shubmangill","id":"I7YgN4jELbJI"},{"name":"test","slug":"test","id":"H7LAyHFUegSL"},{"name":"India","slug":"india","id":"Bq4MmUPrXF8p"},{"name":"indian","slug":"indian","id":"YTJpdaKq5t2z"},{"name":"RohitSharma","slug":"rohitsharma","id":"aTPMgojh2U9Z"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"IndiaNews","slug":"indianews","id":"hmzqkpDB7jEj"},{"name":"Karnataka","slug":"karnataka","id":"0tRaYRxDzWyj"},{"name":"Sports","slug":"sports","id":"SCa8YTAwt6sC"},{"name":"CheteshwarPujara","slug":"cheteshwarpujara","id":"4zhS70kfHlz3"},{"name":"Cricket","slug":"cricket","id":"JsfxugQN13GV"},{"name":"ViratKohli","slug":"viratkohli","id":"fTb7JKZ7PMIY"},{"name":"ShreyasIyer","slug":"shreyasiyer","id":"o1tLgPaAftOT"},{"name":"HanumaVihari","slug":"hanumavihari","id":"IE0g3zAZc8Yt"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"Yash Bajaj","id":"0f9O2vXwZhEr","username":"yash6711"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-27T09:56:01.621357+00:00","publisher":0,"sourceFeed":null,"cleanText":"Opener Mayank Agarwal has been called up for India's upcoming Test, scheduled to start on July 1, against England at Edgbaston. The 31-year-old will join the squad on Monday and as per the latest travel advisory will not be required to quarantine upon arrival. This means he will be available for selection. ,Also read: Why Ruturaj Gaikwad did not open in the 1st T20I vs Ireland,Agarwal had been left out of the Indian squad that travelled to England. However, an injury to KL Rahul and doutbs over skipper Rohit Sharma'a availability after he tested positive for COVID-19, means he has a chance in the playing 11. ,What other options do India have?,With Rohit Sharma's particpation a doubt and KL Rahul down, India will have to look for openers. Shubman Gill is one sure shit option but the team might have to rely on Mayank Agarwal or Srikar Bharat at the top. ,Also read: Hardik Pandya becomes first Indian captain to take T20 wicket as visitors school Ireland,So Agarwal does have a good chance of playing vs England. ,What spoils his chances?,India are yet to take a call on Rohit Sharma. A slight chance and the skipper will play. He will most likely open with Gill, taking Mayank Agarwal out of the equation. ,The 31-year-old last played a Test match March when India defeated Sri Lanka 2-0. He could manage only 59 runs in the two Tests. Agarwal then represented Karnataka during the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals against Uttar Pradesh. Also read: Is it high time for Sarfaraz Khan's Test debut?,He captained the Punjab Kings in IPL 2022 and managed to score 196 runs at an average of 16.33 and strike rate of 122.5. 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While the US and its allies are trying to cut financial flows supporting Moscow's war effort, Russia is offering its crude at a steep discount.Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country.The nation of 22 million has amassed USD 51 billion in foreign debt, but has suspended repayment of nearly USD 7 billion due this year.Sri Lankans continue to languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports.So far, there have been an estimated twelve deaths in fuel queues due to exhaustion, physical ailments or accidents.Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout.There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"US,Sri Lanka,Russia,Sri Lankans,Sri Lankan,the US Treasury,Gotabaya Rajapaksa,Kelly Keiderling,the US Department of State,Robert Kaproth","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-27T09:06:04.465795+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"ZIbEyMXRAQ6D","slug":"english/sri-lanka-sends-2-ministers-to-russia-for-oil-amid-crisis","title":"Sri Lanka sends 2 ministers to Russia for oil amid crisis","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/Sri_Lanka_82279_J0AtHZzl_.jpg","coverCaption":"Motorists wait in a queue expecting to buy fuel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Sri Lankans have endured months of shortages of food, fuel and other necessities due to the country's dwindling foreign exchange reserves and mounting debt, wors","reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-27T05:45:12.580930+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":1,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656308707.75689, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka is sending two ministers to Russia to negotiate for fuel — one of the necessities that the Indian ocean island nation has almost run out of amid its ongoing economic crisis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said two ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday to continue in person talks that Sri Lanka has been having with Russian authorities to directly purchase fuel, among other related issues. \"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"He urged people Saturday not to line up for fuel, saying new shipments would be delayed due to “banking and logistics reasons.”\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"He said limited stocks of fuel will be distributed to limited stations throughout next week. He said until the next shipments arrive, “public transport, power generators and industries will be given a priority.”\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Residents have had to queue for hours and sometimes days to get fuel, sometimes resorting to burning charcoal or palm fronds for cooking. \"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Wijesekera's comments come while a high-level U.S. delegation is visiting Sri Lanka, seeking ways to help the island nation cope with an unprecedented economic crisis and severe shortages of essential supplies.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, global oil prices have skyrocketed. 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Authorities have asked the IMF to lead a conference to unite Sri Lanka’s lenders.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Last month, the country bought a 90,000-metric-ton (99,000-ton) shipment of Russian crude to restart its only refinery, Wijesekera said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"In an interview with the Associated Press in mid-June, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka would be compelled to buy oil from Russia, adding that his country desperately needs fuel, and was trying to get oil and coal from the country’s traditional suppliers in the Middle East.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"“If we can get from any other sources, we will get from there. Otherwise (we) may have to go to Russia again,” he said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Wickremesinghe also said last week that the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was $700 million in debt and as a result, no country or organization was willing to provide fuel. \"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Protesters have occupied the entrance to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office for more than two months demanding his resignation, saying the primary responsibility for the crisis rests with him and his family, whom they accuse of corruption and mismanagement.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The U.S. delegation led by Robert Kaproth, deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for Asia, and Kelly Keiderling, deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, began its visit Sunday and is scheduled to meet top Sri Lankan officials during their stay until Wednesday.\"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":{"name":"Colombo,Sri Lanka"},"createdBy":{"name":"AP","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/AP-200x200_TbSS3S6KN.jpeg","username":"associatedpress","id":"8dFR8PhLJl4s","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"Russia","slug":"russia","id":"ZdjTIzNom80K"},{"name":"US","slug":"us","id":"0JelBm6rMusZ"},{"name":"Colombo","slug":"colombo","id":"4bevH8u07YVw"},{"name":"indian","slug":"indian","id":"YTJpdaKq5t2z"},{"name":"Ukraine","slug":"ukraine","id":"Dq03BAdFix29"},{"name":"Washington","slug":"washington","id":"Fqv5l2w7tKCw"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"AP","id":"8dFR8PhLJl4s","username":"associatedpress"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-27T05:45:12.580936+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"7466bf67f5a7c0","cleanText":"COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka is sending two ministers to Russia to negotiate for fuel — one of the necessities that the Indian ocean island nation has almost run out of amid its ongoing economic crisis.Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said two ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday to continue in person talks that Sri Lanka has been having with Russian authorities to directly purchase fuel, among other related issues. He urged people Saturday not to line up for fuel, saying new shipments would be delayed due to “banking and logistics reasons.”He said limited stocks of fuel will be distributed to limited stations throughout next week. He said until the next shipments arrive, “public transport, power generators and industries will be given a priority.”Residents have had to queue for hours and sometimes days to get fuel, sometimes resorting to burning charcoal or palm fronds for cooking. Wijesekera's comments come while a high-level U.S. delegation is visiting Sri Lanka, seeking ways to help the island nation cope with an unprecedented economic crisis and severe shortages of essential supplies.Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, global oil prices have skyrocketed. While Washington and its allies are trying to cut financial flows supporting Moscow’s war effort, Russia is offering its crude at a steep discount, making it extremely enticing to a number of countries.Like some other South Asian nations, Sri Lanka has remained neutral on the war in Europe.However, Wijesekera said the foreign ministry and the Sri Lankan ambassador in Russia have been making arrangements for a fuel sale.“There is an advantage for us if we cold buy oil directly from the Russian government or the Russian firms. There are talks going on,” he told reporters Sunday.The shortages have led to protests against the government, recently to demand fuel. Sri Lanka says it’s unable to repay $7 billion in foreign debt due this year, pending the outcome of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on a rescue package. It must pay $5 billion on average annually until 2026. Authorities have asked the IMF to lead a conference to unite Sri Lanka’s lenders.Last month, the country bought a 90,000-metric-ton (99,000-ton) shipment of Russian crude to restart its only refinery, Wijesekera said.In an interview with the Associated Press in mid-June, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka would be compelled to buy oil from Russia, adding that his country desperately needs fuel, and was trying to get oil and coal from the country’s traditional suppliers in the Middle East.“If we can get from any other sources, we will get from there. Otherwise (we) may have to go to Russia again,” he said.Wickremesinghe also said last week that the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was $700 million in debt and as a result, no country or organization was willing to provide fuel. Protesters have occupied the entrance to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office for more than two months demanding his resignation, saying the primary responsibility for the crisis rests with him and his family, whom they accuse of corruption and mismanagement.The U.S. delegation led by Robert Kaproth, deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for Asia, and Kelly Keiderling, deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, began its visit Sunday and is scheduled to meet top Sri Lankan officials during their stay until Wednesday.","portalUser":{"id":"8dFR8PhLJl4s","name":"AP","username":"associatedpress","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/AP-200x200_TbSS3S6KN.jpeg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":{"latitude":"6.9355","longitude":"79.8487","name":"Colombo,Sri Lanka","city":"Colombo"},"keywords":"Sri Lanka,Russia,Russian,U.S.,Wijesekera,COLOMBO,Indian,Kanchana Wijesekera,Ukraine,Washington","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-27T05:45:11.569460+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"Cs1bRp2N7kUb","slug":"english/sri-lanka-exploring-options-to-purchase-oil-from-russia-minister","title":"Sri Lanka exploring options to purchase oil from Russia: Minister","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-26T15:21:06.764343+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656256866.066486, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Colombo, Jun 26 (PTI) Sri Lanka is exploring options to purchase discounted oil from Russia, a senior minister said on Sunday, as the island nation desperately looks to replenish its dwindling fuel stocks amid an unprecedented economic crisis due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"On Sunday, petrol price was hiked by LKR 50 and diesel by LKR 60 respectively, the third price revision in just over two months.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The move was necessitated after state-owned refinery Ceylon Petroleum Corporation informed the Sri Lankan government on Saturday that there would be a delay in the arrival of fuel shipments due to banking and logistical reasons.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Given the grim scenario, Sri Lanka\\u2019s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera insisted that the government was exploring options to buy oil from Russia.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"\\u201cWe have been exploring diplomatic channels. 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The last ship which was due to arrive was a Russian vessel. Our first letter of credit was rejected by international banks because the ship was owned by a Russian company,” Wijesekera told reporters. He said that two ministers are scheduled to travel to Russia on Monday to discuss fuel and other diplomatic-related matters. Last week, the Sri Lankan government reached out to several companies suggested by the Russian Embassy in Colombo for the procurement of crude. Wijesekera said the exact date of the arrival of these fuel shipments that got delayed were not certain, even as he asserted that four groups from the ministry are currently working to secure fuel imports. Meanwhile, the government has also decided to implement a token system at filling stations to the supply of fuel for those waiting in queues, Wijesekera said. The programme will come into effect from Monday, for which the government has sought the assistance of personnel from the police and army. Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country. The nation of 22 million has amassed USD 51 billion in foreign debt, but has suspended repayment of nearly USD 7 billion due this year. Sri Lankans continue to languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports. So far, there have been an estimated twelve deaths in fuel queues due to exhaustion, physical ailments or accidents. Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout. There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Sri Lanka,Russia,Wijesekera,Russian,Jun 26,Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,Kanchana Wijesekera,the Russian Embassy in Colombo,Indian,the International Monetary Fund","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-26T15:21:06.079186+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"7Vwgp1Ay26KH","slug":"english/top-us-officials-in-sri-lanka-to-help-resolve-economic-crisis","title":"Top US officials in Sri Lanka to help resolve economic crisis","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-26T13:30:05.659442+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656250205.020434, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Colombo, Jun 26 (PTI) A high-level US delegation arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday to hold talks with the country\\u2019s top leadership and explore the \\\"most effective ways\\\" to help the island nation resolve its unprecedented economic crisis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" During their four-day official stay, the top officials from the US Treasury and the State Department will meet a wide range of political representatives, economists, and international organisations to \\u201cexplore the most effective ways for the US to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and inclusive economy for the future,\\u201d the US Embassy said in a statement.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\u201cThis visit underscores our ongoing commitment to the security and prosperity of the Sri Lankan people,\\u201d said US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\u201cAs Sri Lankans endure some of the greatest economic challenges in their history, our efforts to support economic growth and strengthen democratic institutions have never been more critical,\\u201d she said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Members of the delegation include Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Asia, and Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Over the past two weeks, the US has announced USD 120 million in new financing for Sri Lankan small and medium-sized businesses, a USD 27 million contribution to Sri Lanka\\u2019s dairy industry and USD 5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The United States also committed USD 6 million in new grants to provide livelihood assistance to vulnerable populations, and technical assistance on financial reform that will help stabilise the economy.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The United States strongly supports Sri Lanka\\u2019s decision to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund, which can provide the most durable resolution to the present crisis, the statement said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lanka\\u2019s Ambassador to the US Mahinda Samarasinghe recently met President Joe Biden at the Oval office.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" After Colombo declared a default on loans in April, US bank Hamilton Reserve, a holder of Sri Lankan bonds, filed a lawsuit in the US district court in Manhattan over the breach of contract.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lankans languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could lead to a possible bailout. 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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa had to resign as prime minister amidst the political and economic turmoil. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"US","slug":"us","id":"0JelBm6rMusZ"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-26T13:30:05.659448+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2606202226FGN32","cleanText":"Colombo, Jun 26 (PTI) A high-level US delegation arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday to hold talks with the country’s top leadership and explore the most effective ways to help the island nation resolve its unprecedented economic crisis. During their four-day official stay, the top officials from the US Treasury and the State Department will meet a wide range of political representatives, economists, and international organisations to “explore the most effective ways for the US to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and inclusive economy for the future,” the US Embassy said in a statement. “This visit underscores our ongoing commitment to the security and prosperity of the Sri Lankan people,” said US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung. “As Sri Lankans endure some of the greatest economic challenges in their history, our efforts to support economic growth and strengthen democratic institutions have never been more critical,” she said. Members of the delegation include Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Asia, and Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia. Over the past two weeks, the US has announced USD 120 million in new financing for Sri Lankan small and medium-sized businesses, a USD 27 million contribution to Sri Lanka’s dairy industry and USD 5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis. The United States also committed USD 6 million in new grants to provide livelihood assistance to vulnerable populations, and technical assistance on financial reform that will help stabilise the economy. The United States strongly supports Sri Lanka’s decision to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund, which can provide the most durable resolution to the present crisis, the statement said. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the US Mahinda Samarasinghe recently met President Joe Biden at the Oval office. Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country. After Colombo declared a default on loans in April, US bank Hamilton Reserve, a holder of Sri Lankan bonds, filed a lawsuit in the US district court in Manhattan over the breach of contract. Sri Lankans languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports. Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could lead to a possible bailout. There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the government since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis. On May 9, the political crisis saw the unleashing of violence with 10 people, including a parliamentarian, being killed. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa had to resign as prime minister amidst the political and economic turmoil.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"US,Sri Lanka,Sri Lankans,Sri Lankan,The United States,the International Monetary Fund,Jun 26,the US Treasury,the State Department,the US Embassy","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-26T13:30:05.045144+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"lzhHLW9xDm7w","slug":"english/gold-worth-rs-5926-lakh-seized-woman-arrested","title":"Gold worth Rs 59.26 lakh seized, woman arrested","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-26T12:15:06.972146+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656245706.427658, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Chennai, Jun 26 (PTI) Over 1 kg of gold worth Rs 59.26 lakh was seized from passengers who arrived at Chennai airport from Sri Lanka and a woman has been arrested in this connection, the Customs department said on Sunday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The authorities on specific inputs intercepted few passengers who arrived from Colombo on Friday and recovered the precious metal which was concealed in their inner garments, an official release said.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The seized gold was weighing 1.27 kg worth Rs 59.26 lakh and a woman passenger was arrested as the value of the precious metal crossed Rs 20 lakh.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" According to Customs department, an individual is allowed to carry gold worth only up to Rs 20 lakh with proper documents. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"customs","slug":"customs","id":"JtR2e07sWYKQ"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"Colombo","slug":"colombo","id":"4bevH8u07YVw"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-26T12:15:06.972152+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2606202226SRG4","cleanText":"Chennai, Jun 26 (PTI) Over 1 kg of gold worth Rs 59.26 lakh was seized from passengers who arrived at Chennai airport from Sri Lanka and a woman has been arrested in this connection, the Customs department said on Sunday. The authorities on specific inputs intercepted few passengers who arrived from Colombo on Friday and recovered the precious metal which was concealed in their inner garments, an official release said. The seized gold was weighing 1.27 kg worth Rs 59.26 lakh and a woman passenger was arrested as the value of the precious metal crossed Rs 20 lakh. 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On Sunday, petrol price was hiked by LKR 50 and diesel by LKR 60 respectively, the third price revision in just over two months. The move was necessitated after state-owned refinery Ceylon Petroleum Corporation informed the Sri Lankan government on Saturday that there would be a delay in the arrival of fuel shipments due to banking and logistical reasons. Given the grim scenario, Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera insisted that the government was exploring options to buy oil from Russia. “We have been exploring diplomatic channels. The last ship which was due to arrive was a Russian vessel. Our first letter of credit was rejected by international banks because the ship was owned by a Russian company,” Wijesekera told reporters on Sunday. He said that two ministers are scheduled to travel to Russia on Monday to discuss fuel and other diplomatic-related matters. Last week, the Sri Lankan government had reached out to several companies suggested by the Russia’s Embassy in Colombo for the procurement of crude. Wijesekera said the exact date of the arrival of these fuel shipments that got delayed were not certain, even as he asserted that four groups from the ministry are currently working to secure fuel imports. Meanwhile, the government has also decided to implement a token system in filling stations to the supply of fuel for those waiting in queues, Wijesekera said. The programme will come into effect from Monday, for which the government has sought the assistance of personnel from the police and army. Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country. The nation of 22 million has amassed USD 51 billion in foreign debt, but has suspended repayment of nearly USD 7 billion due this year. Sri Lankans continue to languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports. So far, there have been an estimated twelve deaths in fuel queues due to exhaustion, physical ailments or accidents. Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout. There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Sri Lanka,Russia,Wijesekera,Sri Lankan,Russian,Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,Kanchana Wijesekera,Indian,the International Monetary Fund,the Gotabaya Rajapaksa","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-26T10:54:04.120159+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"xTWLOgTy5v74","slug":"english/senior-us-officials-visit-sri-lanka-to-help-resolve-crisis","title":"Senior US officials visit Sri Lanka to help resolve crisis","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/Sri_Lanka_63859_MFxKoKB2b.jpg","coverCaption":"A daily wage laborer waits for work at a wholesale market in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, June 26, 2022. 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It also has received pledges of $300 million to $600 million from the World Bank to buy medicine and other items. \"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last week announced the economy had “collapsed” due to dwindling foreign exchange reserves and a mounting debt, worsened by the pandemic and other longer term troubles.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The U.S. delegation was led by Robert Kaproth, deputy assistant secretary of Treasury for Asia, and Kelly Keiderling, deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia. \"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"During their four-day stay, they will meet a wide range of political representatives, economists, and international organizations to “explore the most effective ways for the U.S. to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and inclusive economy for the future,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"“This visit underscores our ongoing commitment to the security and prosperity of the Sri Lankan people,” said Julie Chung, U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka. \"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"She said that as Sri Lankans endure some of the “greatest economic challenges in their history, our efforts to support economic growth and strengthen democratic institutions have never been more critical.”\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"The U.S. has announced $120 million in new financing for small and medium-sized businesses, a $27 million contribution to Sri Lanka’s dairy industry and $5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis. 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The U.S. over the past two weeks has announced millions of dollars in assistance to Sri Lanka, which has been surviving on $4 billion in credit lines from neighboring India. It also has received pledges of $300 million to $600 million from the World Bank to buy medicine and other items. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe last week announced the economy had “collapsed” due to dwindling foreign exchange reserves and a mounting debt, worsened by the pandemic and other longer term troubles.The U.S. delegation was led by Robert Kaproth, deputy assistant secretary of Treasury for Asia, and Kelly Keiderling, deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia. During their four-day stay, they will meet a wide range of political representatives, economists, and international organizations to “explore the most effective ways for the U.S. to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and inclusive economy for the future,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.“This visit underscores our ongoing commitment to the security and prosperity of the Sri Lankan people,” said Julie Chung, U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka. She said that as Sri Lankans endure some of the “greatest economic challenges in their history, our efforts to support economic growth and strengthen democratic institutions have never been more critical.”The U.S. has announced $120 million in new financing for small and medium-sized businesses, a $27 million contribution to Sri Lanka’s dairy industry and $5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis. Another $6 million was committed in new grants for livelihoods and technical assistance on financial reform.Sri Lanka says it's unable to repay $7 billion in foreign debt due this year, pending the outcome of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on a rescue package. It must pay $5 billion on average annually until 2026. Authorities have asked the IMF to lead a conference to unite Sri Lanka’s lenders.Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera in a tweet on Saturday evening urged people not to line up for fuel, saying new shipments would be delayed due to “banking and logistics reasons.”He said limited stocks of fuel will be distributed to limited stations throughout next week. He said until the next shipments arrive, “public transport, power generations and industries will be given a priority.”Wickremesinghe said last week that the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was $700 million in debt and as a result, no country or organization was willing to provide fuel. Protesters have occupied the entrance to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office for more than two months demanding his resignation, saying the primary responsibility for the crisis rests with him and his family, whom they accuse of corruption and mismanagement.","portalUser":{"id":"8dFR8PhLJl4s","name":"AP","username":"associatedpress","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/AP-200x200_TbSS3S6KN.jpeg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":{"latitude":"6.9355","longitude":"79.8487","name":"Colombo,Sri Lanka","city":"Colombo"},"keywords":"US,Sri Lanka,U.S.,Sri Lankans,COLOMBO,India,the World Bank,Ranil Wickremesinghe,Robert Kaproth,Treasury","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-26T10:51:13.446098+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"sGoVcbVt2jh6","slug":"english/harmanpreet-kaur-overtakes-mithali-raj-to-become-india-womens-leading-t20i-runscorer","title":"Harmanpreet Kaur overtakes Mithali Raj to become India women's leading T20I runscorer","postType":1,"coverMedia":"/opoyi_7NZaPPvZUa.jpg","coverCaption":"Harmanpreet Kaur achieved this feat 16 days after Raj bid adieu to international cricket. 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India's\u0026nbsp;impressive bowling display choked Sri Lanka to a paltry 125/7.\u0026nbsp;In reply,\u0026nbsp;Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana's knocks of 31 and 39 respectively guided India to a 5-wicket victory.\u0026nbsp;\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Also Read:\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/shabaash-mithu-10-records-held-by-india-legend-mithali-raj\\\\\\\"\u003eShabaash Mithu: 10 records held by India legend Mithali Raj\u003c/a\u003e\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"Star India opener \u003ca href=\\\\\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/smriti-mandhana-wins-icc-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-award\\\\\\\"\u003eSmriti Mandhana\u003c/a\u003e hailed her side's bowling unit for getting the job done as they clinched the three-match Women's T20 International series against Sri Lanka with a five-wicket win in the second match here on Saturday.\u0026nbsp;The final match of the T20I series is slated on Monday, before the three-match ODI series begins at Pallekele on July 1.\\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"\u003cb\u003eBrief scores\u003c/b\u003e: Sri Lanka (Vishmi Gunaratne 45, Chamari Athapaththu 43; Deepti Sharma 2-34) \\\"}},{\\\"type\\\":\\\"paragraph\\\",\\\"data\\\":{\\\"text\\\":\\\"India (Smriti Mandhana 39, Harmanpreet Kau 31*; Inoka Ranaweera 2-18, Oshadi Ranasinghe 2-32)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\\\"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":{"name":"Colombo, Sri Lanka"},"createdBy":{"name":"Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_IhwUkQGyI.jpg","username":"VaishnaviVaidyanathan","id":"YBsZsSLCYUlz","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"HarmanpreetKaur","slug":"harmanpreetkaur","id":"Zx7x4Nxo32MB"},{"name":"MithaliRaj","slug":"mithaliraj","id":"feKBBmfUhz9g"},{"name":"WomenCricket","slug":"womencricket","id":"SjU2xvLsME33"},{"name":"T20I","slug":"t20i","id":"TlBSoShVAIEO"},{"name":"IndiavsSriLanka","slug":"indiavssrilanka","id":"ov94LmKlUer6"},{"name":"Cricket","slug":"cricket","id":"JsfxugQN13GV"},{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"SmritiMandhana","slug":"smritimandhana","id":"XmqDozTbtJJ7"},{"name":"India","slug":"india","id":"Bq4MmUPrXF8p"},{"name":"Sports","slug":"sports","id":"SCa8YTAwt6sC"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[{"name":"Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan","id":"YBsZsSLCYUlz","username":"VaishnaviVaidyanathan"}],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[{"id":"3","name":"PTI"}],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-26T06:35:35.634151+00:00","publisher":0,"sourceFeed":null,"cleanText":"India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, during the second women's T20 game against Sri Lanka on Saturday, became India's leading T20I runscorer in women's T20Is, overtaking former captain Mithali Raj. Kaur has scored 2,372 runs in 123 T20I games at an average of 27 while Raj had scored 2,364 runs in 89 T20Is at an average of 38. Harmanpreet Kaur achieved this feat 16 days after Raj bid adieu to international cricket. Cricket is a dream and when I started off my career I had no idea that women's cricket existed but the only name ever told or heard was yours @M_Raj03 Di. You sewed the seed for all the young girls to take up this sport and dream big. Wish you the best in life, Harmanpreet Kaur wrote at the time while paying a moving tribute to Mithali Raj. ,Also Read: Taapsee Pannu's Shabaash Mithu promises to be an inspiring biopic on Mithali Raj. Watch trailer,India beat Sri Lanka on Saturday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. India's impressive bowling display choked Sri Lanka to a paltry 125/7. In reply, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana's knocks of 31 and 39 respectively guided India to a 5-wicket victory. ,Also Read: Shabaash Mithu: 10 records held by India legend Mithali Raj,Star India opener Smriti Mandhana hailed her side's bowling unit for getting the job done as they clinched the three-match Women's T20 International series against Sri Lanka with a five-wicket win in the second match here on Saturday. The final match of the T20I series is slated on Monday, before the three-match ODI series begins at Pallekele on July 1. 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The Harmanpreet Kaur-led outfit had thrashed the home team by 34 runs in the opening T20 and then followed it up with a dominating five-wicket win in the second game to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. More importantly, the wins will be a morale booster for India ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham starting next month, where women's T20 cricket is set to make its debut. India seem to have found the winning momentum, but they won't be entirely pleased with their performance in the series so far. While the bowlers have done a stellar job in the two games, India's batting has left a lot to be desired. Additionally, the Indians have been sloppy on the field. The bowling unit has been on the mark for India. The spinners have been sensational, making full use of the slow nature of the pitch. They had comfortably defended 138 in the opening game. Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu (43) and opener Vishmi Gunaratne (45) presented the Indian bowling unit with a challenge as the duo put up a 87-run stand in the second game. But the Indian bowlers made a strong comeback as they gave just 14 runs in the last 3.1 overs while claiming six wickets to restrict Sri Lanka to a below-par 125. But the visitors were made to work hard for what should have been a comfortable chase. Shafali Verma (17), Sabbhineni Meghana (17) and Yastika Bhatia (13) were unable to convert their starts. The team's top scorer in the previous game Jemimah Rodrigues (3) also perished cheaply and will aim for consistency. After stuttering in the first game, prolific opener Smriti Mandhana roared back to form, her 39 off 34 balls helped the tourists win the match and the series. Mandhana was complemented by Harmanpreet (31 not out), who is now India's leading T20I run scorer. The all-rounder played a captain's knock guiding her side over the line while also pitching in with the ball. Sri Lanka will be desperately hoping to avoid a second consecutive whitewash, having gone down to Pakistan 0-3 in a T20 series recently. The hosts will seek to perform as a cohesive unit and grab a consolation win, which will lift their spirits heading into the three-match ODI series, starting Friday. For that they need more contributions with the bat while their bowlers will also need to support the spin duo of Inoka Ranaweera and Oshadi Ranasinghe, who have done most of the the task with the ball for the side till now. Teams (from): India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Simran Bahadur, Yastika Bhatia, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Richa Ghosh (WK), Sabbhineni Meghana, Meghna Singh, Poonam Yadav, Renuka Singh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav. Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Vishmi Gunaratne, Ama Kanchana, Hansima Karunaratne, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Harshitha Madavi, Hasini Perera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Inoka Ranaweera, Sathya Sandeepani, Anushka Sanjeewani, Malsha Shehani, Tharika Sewwandi. 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Lanka IOC has also hiked prices by the same proportion.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The last fuel price hike was announced on May 24, which saw petrol and diesel prices being raised by 24 per cent and 38 per cent respectively.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" This is third fuel price revision being enforced in the island nation since April 19.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" From Sunday, petrol will cost LKR 470 per litre and diesel LKR 460 per litre.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The move comes after CPC informed the Sri Lankan government on Saturday that there would be a delay in the arrival of fuel shipments due to banking and logistical reasons.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\u201cRegret to inform that CPC has informed me that the suppliers that had confirmed petrol, diesel and crude oil shipments to arrive earlier this week and next week has communicated the inability to fulfill the deliveries on time for banking and logistical reasons,\\u201d Sri Lanka\\u2019s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted on Saturday.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The minister said that until the next shipments arrive, priority would be given in diverting the existing stocks to public transport, power generation and industries, while diesel and petrol would be distributed at limited filling stations throughout next week.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Wijesekera requested citizens not to line up for fuel and announced the closure of refinery operations till the arrival of the next shipment of crude. Sri Lanka is facing a severe forex crisis which has forced the country of 22 million to declare a default of its international debt in April, becoming the first Asia-Pacific country in decades to default on foreign debt.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" After Colombo declared a default on loans in April, US bank Hamilton Reserve, a holder of Sri Lankan bonds, filed a lawsuit in the US district court in Manhattan over the breach of contract.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lankans languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the government since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" On May 9, the political crisis saw the unleashing of violence with 10 people, including a parliamentarian, being killed.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa had to resign as prime minister amidst the political and economic turmoil. \"}}]}","relatedPosts":null,"location":null,"createdBy":{"name":"PTI","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","username":"presstrustofindia","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","role":null},"topics":[{"name":"SriLanka","slug":"srilanka","id":"mjdE0zWttiL5"},{"name":"US","slug":"us","id":"0JelBm6rMusZ"},{"name":"Colombo","slug":"colombo","id":"4bevH8u07YVw"}],"userReaction":"","isBookmarked":false,"authors":[{"name":"PTI","id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","username":"presstrustofindia"}],"translatedBy":[],"editedBy":[],"reportedBy":[],"postedBy":[],"agency":[],"originalPost":null,"publishedOn":"2022-06-26T04:57:04.993977+00:00","publisher":3,"sourceFeed":"2606202226FGN7","cleanText":"Colombo, June 26 (PTI) Crisis-hit Sri Lanka has hiked petrol price by LKR 50 and diesel by LKR 60 respectively, the third price revision in over two months, as the country continues to reel under the worst economic crisis in decades due to a crippling shortage of foreign exchange reserves. State-run fuel retailer Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that the price hike will come into effect from 2 pm on Sunday. Lanka IOC has also hiked prices by the same proportion. The last fuel price hike was announced on May 24, which saw petrol and diesel prices being raised by 24 per cent and 38 per cent respectively. This is third fuel price revision being enforced in the island nation since April 19. From Sunday, petrol will cost LKR 470 per litre and diesel LKR 460 per litre. The move comes after CPC informed the Sri Lankan government on Saturday that there would be a delay in the arrival of fuel shipments due to banking and logistical reasons. “Regret to inform that CPC has informed me that the suppliers that had confirmed petrol, diesel and crude oil shipments to arrive earlier this week and next week has communicated the inability to fulfill the deliveries on time for banking and logistical reasons,” Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted on Saturday. The minister said that until the next shipments arrive, priority would be given in diverting the existing stocks to public transport, power generation and industries, while diesel and petrol would be distributed at limited filling stations throughout next week. Wijesekera requested citizens not to line up for fuel and announced the closure of refinery operations till the arrival of the next shipment of crude. Sri Lanka is facing a severe forex crisis which has forced the country of 22 million to declare a default of its international debt in April, becoming the first Asia-Pacific country in decades to default on foreign debt. Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country. After Colombo declared a default on loans in April, US bank Hamilton Reserve, a holder of Sri Lankan bonds, filed a lawsuit in the US district court in Manhattan over the breach of contract. Sri Lankans languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports. Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund could lead to a possible bailout. There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the government since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis. On May 9, the political crisis saw the unleashing of violence with 10 people, including a parliamentarian, being killed. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa had to resign as prime minister amidst the political and economic turmoil.","portalUser":{"id":"rgkwRLMU8bE","name":"PTI","username":"presstrustofindia","photo":"https://ik.imagekit.io/o8plo3y5if/opoyi_WQDSboZhJ.jpg","role":8},"opinions":[],"liveblogStatus":true,"lastReply":null,"replyUser":null,"userMentions":[],"lastCommentMentions":null,"lastReplyMentions":null,"checkIn":null,"keywords":"Sri Lanka,CPC,Sri Lankan,US,Ceylon Petroleum Corporation,LKR 470 per litre,LKR 460,Kanchana Wijesekera,Asia-Pacific,Colombo","originalPublishedOn":"2022-06-26T04:57:04.333607+00:00"}},{"node":{"id":"1I5jwS51cCzG","slug":"english/delay-in-the-arrival-of-fuel-shipments-says-sri-lankan-minister","title":"Delay in the arrival of fuel shipments, says Sri Lankan minister","postType":1,"coverMedia":null,"coverCaption":null,"reactionStats":"{\"like_count\":0,\"heartbreak_count\":0,\"laugh_count\":0,\"sad_count\":0,\"angry_count\":0}","updatedOn":"2022-06-25T14:33:07.877409+00:00","highlightSummary":null,"highlightSummaryFlag":0,"breakingSponsored":0,"coverMediaType":null,"reactionsCount":0,"commentsCount":0,"lastComment":null,"isUpdated":false,"lastCommentUser":null,"trustScore":1,"fakeTrust":0,"content":"{\"time\": 1656167587.108825, \"blocks\": [{\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \"Colombo, Jun 25 (PTI) State-owned refinery Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has informed the Sri Lankan government that there will be a delay in the arrival of fuel shipments due to banking and logistical reasons, a senior minister said on Saturday, further exacerbating the agony of citizens of the island nation reeling under the worst economic crisis in decades.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Sri Lanka is facing a severe forex crisis which has forced the country of 22 million to declare a default of its international debt in April, becoming the first Asia-Pacific country in decades to default on foreign debt.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\u201cRegret to inform that CPC has informed me that the suppliers that had confirmed petrol, diesel and crude oil shipments to arrive earlier this week and next week has communicated the inability to fulfill the deliveries on time for banking and logistical reasons,\\u201d Sri Lanka\\u2019s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The minister said that until the next shipments arrive, priority would be given in diverting the existing stocks to public transport, power generation and industries, while diesel and petrol would be distributed at limited filling stations next week.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" Wijesekera requested citizens not to line up for fuel and announced the closure of refinery operations till the arrival of the next shipment of crude. \\t\\\"We are working with all new and existing suppliers. 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Sri Lanka is facing a severe forex crisis which has forced the country of 22 million to declare a default of its international debt in April, becoming the first Asia-Pacific country in decades to default on foreign debt. “Regret to inform that CPC has informed me that the suppliers that had confirmed petrol, diesel and crude oil shipments to arrive earlier this week and next week has communicated the inability to fulfill the deliveries on time for banking and logistical reasons,” Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera tweeted. The minister said that until the next shipments arrive, priority would be given in diverting the existing stocks to public transport, power generation and industries, while diesel and petrol would be distributed at limited filling stations next week. Wijesekera requested citizens not to line up for fuel and announced the closure of refinery operations till the arrival of the next shipment of crude. We are working with all new and existing suppliers. I apologise for the delay and inconvenience, he tweeted. Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country. After Colombo declared a default on loans in April, US bank Hamilton Reserve, a holder of Sri Lankan bonds, filed a lawsuit in the US district court in Manhattan over the breach of contract. Sri Lankans languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports. Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could lead to a possible bailout. There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the government since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis. 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In reply, India overcame some early hiccups to secure the series-clinching win and take an unassailable 2-0 lead.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"They (bowlers) did a really good job today and also in the last match to defend 139,\\\" Mandhana said at the post-match press conference.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" The Indian bowlers struggled to get a breakthrough early on as the Sri Lankan opening duo of skipper Chamari Athapaththu (43) and Vishmi Gunaratne (45) gave them a solid start.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"We didn't have to tell them much. It was just about following our game plan as a bowling unit and sticking to it. We knew one or two wickets here and there will get us back in the game.\"}}, {\"type\": \"paragraph\", \"data\": {\"text\": \" \\\"Our bowlers were really patient with it. 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India dished out an impressive bowling display in both spin and pace departments, choking Sri Lanka to a paltry 125/7 after the home side were 87 for no loss inside 14 overs. In reply, India overcame some early hiccups to secure the series-clinching win and take an unassailable 2-0 lead. They (bowlers) did a really good job today and also in the last match to defend 139, Mandhana said at the post-match press conference. The Indian bowlers struggled to get a breakthrough early on as the Sri Lankan opening duo of skipper Chamari Athapaththu (43) and Vishmi Gunaratne (45) gave them a solid start. We didn't have to tell them much. It was just about following our game plan as a bowling unit and sticking to it. We knew one or two wickets here and there will get us back in the game. Our bowlers were really patient with it. Definitely, we leaked a few runs with some misfields here and there but I'm sure we will come back stronger. The Romesh Powar-coached team has left out the likes of Jhulan Goswami, Shikha Pandey and Sneh Rana, and fielded the likes of Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, Simran Bahadur and Meghna Singh. The Indian spin attack, on the other hand, had the likes of Deepti Sharma, Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Radha Yadav. During her knock of 34-ball 39, Mandhana became the second fastest Indian woman to score 2,000 runs T20I runs. She reached the feat in her 84th innings, becoming the third Indian woman after the legendary Mithali Raj (70 innings) and current skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (88 innings) to cross the mark. Mandhana and her opening partner Shafali Verma got off to a flier and the left-hander said it was about backing their strengths. Me and Shafali had a game plan going today. We knew which bowlers to target, we know each other's strengths and weaknesses, it was about our strengths, she said. Later on after the power-play, it was more about singles and doubles and not whom to attack as we had only 126 to get. It was about rotating strike and dealing in one and twos. After the departure of Mandhana, India stuttered in the middle overs but skipper Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the chase with an unbeaten 31 from 32 deliveries. Mandhana said the wicket was difficult to bat on. It was keeping a bit low, and of course it was on the slower side. So it wasn't an easy pitch to bat on. You had to really work hard on your runs but once you get used to the pace and bounce of the wicket, runs came in, she concluded. 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The visitors will meet with a wide range of political representatives, economists and international organisations, and will explore the most effective ways for the US to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and inclusive economy for the future, the report said. “This visit underscores our ongoing commitment to the security and prosperity of the Sri Lankan people,” US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said. “As Sri Lankans endure some of the greatest economic challenges in their history, our efforts to support economic growth and strengthen democratic institutions have never been more critical,” the envoy said. Over the past two weeks, the US has announced USD 120 million in new financing for Sri Lankan small and medium-sized businesses, a USD 27 million contribution to Sri Lanka’s dairy industry and USD 5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis. Moreover, the US also committed USD 6 million in new grants to provide livelihood assistance to vulnerable populations, and technical assistance on financial reform that will help stabilise the economy. In the coming months, the US will continue to support Sri Lankans as they revive their economy, combat food insecurity, and promote public health and education, the report said. The US also strongly supports Sri Lanka’s decision to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund, which can provide the most durable resolution to the present crisis. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the US Mahinda Samarasinghe recently met President Joe Biden at the Oval office. “Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe meets US President Joe Biden at the White House Oval Office on the 13th of June 2022,” the Sri Lankan envoy said on Twitter. Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country. After Colombo declared a default on loans in April, US bank Hamilton Reserve, a holder of Sri Lankan bonds, filed a lawsuit in the US district court in Manhattan over the breach of contract. Sri Lankans languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports. Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could lead to a possible bailout. 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Sri Lanka is facing a severe forex crisis which forced the island nation to declare a default of its international debt in April, becoming the first Asia-Pacific country in decades to default on foreign debt. With the intention of attracting foreign currency in the hands of the public into the formal banking system, Minister of Finance Ranil Wickremesinghe issued the order under the Foreign Exchange Act. “Reducing the amount of foreign currency retained in possession by a person in, or resident in, Sri Lanka from USD 15,000 to USD 10,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies,” an official statement said. An amnesty period of 14 working days from June 16, 2022 has been granted to deposit the excess foreign currency or sell to an authorised dealer. The move came over a month after Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Nandalal Weerasinghe said that the apex bank was looking towards bringing the limit of holding foreign currency down to USD 10,000 from USD 15,000. 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Sri Lanka is facing a severe forex crisis which forced the island nation to declare a default of its international debt in April, becoming the first Asia-Pacific country in decades to default on foreign debt. The delegation representing the US Department of the Treasury and the Department of State is due to engage in a visit to Sri Lanka from June 26 to 29, the News First newspaper reported. The delegation will include Robert Kaproth, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Asia, and Ambassador Kelly Keiderling, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, it said. The visitors will meet with a wide range of political representatives, economists and international organisations, and will explore the most effective ways for the US to support Sri Lankans in need, Sri Lankans working to resolve the current economic crisis, and Sri Lankans planning for a sustainable and inclusive economy for the future, the report said. “This visit underscores our ongoing commitment to the security and prosperity of the Sri Lankan people,” US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said. “As Sri Lankans endure some of the greatest economic challenges in their history, our efforts to support economic growth and strengthen democratic institutions have never been more critical,” the envoy said. Over the past two weeks, the US has announced USD 120 million in new financing for Sri Lankan small and medium-sized businesses, a USD 27 million contribution to Sri Lanka’s dairy industry and USD 5.75 million in humanitarian assistance to help those hit hardest by the economic crisis. Moreover, the US also committed USD 6 million in new grants to provide livelihood assistance to vulnerable populations, and technical assistance on financial reform that will help stabilise the economy. In the coming months, the US will continue to support Sri Lankans as they revive their economy, combat food insecurity, and promote public health and education, the report said. The US also strongly supports Sri Lanka’s decision to seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund, which can provide the most durable resolution to the present crisis. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the US Mahinda Samarasinghe recently met President Joe Biden at the Oval office. “Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe meets US President Joe Biden at the White House Oval Office on the 13th of June 2022,” the Sri Lankan envoy said on Twitter. Sri Lanka is facing the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948 which has led to an acute shortage of essential items like food, medicine, cooking gas and fuel across the country. After Colombo declared a default on loans in April, US bank Hamilton Reserve, a holder of Sri Lankan bonds, filed a lawsuit in the US district court in Manhattan over the breach of contract. Sri Lankans languish in long fuel and cooking gas queues as the government is unable to find dollars to fund imports. Indian credit lines for fuel and essentials have provided lifelines until the ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could lead to a possible bailout. There have been street protests in Sri Lanka against the government since early April due to its mishandling of the economic crisis. On May 9, the political crisis saw the unleashing of violence with 10 people, including a parliamentarian, being killed. 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