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Joint Press Release following the 21st meeting of the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission The 21st meeting of the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission took place in Colombo on 18 January 2018. The European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission oversees the 1995 EU-Sri Lanka Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development. Its tasks include ensuring the implementation […]
Opinion: Cabinet decision to ban women from buying liquor is unconstitutional
By Verité Research Women are permitted to purchase liquor. On 10 January 2018, the Minister of Finance and Mass Media issued Excise Notification No. 02/2018 under the Excise Ordinance, No. 8 of 1912 (as amended). The new Notification amends Excise Notification No. 666 of 31 December 1979, and removes the ban on the sale of liquor […]
Action has taken to address issues highlighted in Weliamuna report: SriLankan
Jan 18, 2018 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines says contrary to popular belief, its Director Board have taken all action possible to address internal & disciplinary issues highlighted in JC Weliamuna Report. Releasing a statement, the national carrier said the following statement will clarify the position of the actions taken by the Board of Directors of […]
Finance Ministry re-imposes ban on women buying liquor
Jan 18, 2018 (LBO) – Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera on the request of the cabinet has withdrawn the two gazette notifications issued under the Excise Ordinance. Accordingly, the prohibition on selling liquor to women and employing women in places where liquor is manufactured or sold has been re-imposed under excise notification No 04 of 2018 […]
Japan grants an audio-visual studio to Sri Palee Campus
The Government of Japan has decided to grant a total sum of 12 million Rupees under its Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots Project for upgrading audio- visual equipment at the Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo. The Grant Contract was signed between His Excellency Mr. Kenichi Suganuma, Ambassador of Japan in […]
2018 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour to Sri Lanka for first time next week
Jan 17, 2018 (LBO) – FIFA World Cup Original Trophy will arrive to Sri Lanka on 23rd January for the first time in country’s history. On 22 January, the international leg of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola kicks off in London, United Kingdom before visiting 51 countries on all six continents. The […]
Sri Lanka Debt Management Bill receives go-ahead from cabinet
Jan 17, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet on Tuesday decided to publish proposed Debt Management Bill in gazette and present it in parliament for approval. Cabinet earlier granted approval to draft the law to implement accountability management as a strategy for effective public debt management. Through this new bill Sri Lanka’s public debt sustainability […]
Sri Lanka’s cabinet approves signing FTA with Singapore
Jan 17, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign the proposed Free Trade Agreement between Sri Lanka and Singapore. The proposed Free Trade Agreement consists of provisions regarding trade in goods and services, service liberalization, investments and public procurement. Following the proposal put forward by International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama, […]
Sri Lanka mine clearing reaches its final 25 square kilometers
* Landmines have been cleared in approximately 135.4 square kilometers in the North and the East from 2002 to 2017. Mine clearing in the remaining 25.5 square kilometers is in progress. Opening Statement by Sri Lanka at the Review of the 5th & 6th Periodic Reports of Sri Lanka to the Convention on the Rights […]
Emirates special fares 2018
(PRESS RELEASE) – Emirates is making it even more attractive for travellers from Sri Lanka to enjoy new destinations and experiences in 2018. For a limited time, travellers can avail of special offers on Economy and Business class fares to a wide range of cities across the globe. Bookings have to be made between 16th […]
Indian govt to develop KKS harbour at a cost of USD 45Mn
Jan 16, 2018 (LBO) – The Government of India will rehabilitate and upgrade the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Harbour as a commercial port at a cost of US 45.27 million dollars, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. The project will be financed through a line of credit from the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank). Preliminary Hydrographic survey geo-technical investigation, preparation of detail […]
Sri Lanka – India to co-operate in IT and electronics fields
Jan 16, 2018 (LBO) – India’s Minister of Law and Justice and Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad signed a co-operation deal in IT and electronics with Sri Lankan counterpart, Harin Fernando, Minister of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure.The new Memorandum of Understanding will be a Joint Declaration of Intent for a pilot project on E-Office suite […]