CMC illuminates in orange for activism against gender-based violence
Nov 26, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Municipal Council, the Town Hall building shines bright in orange for 16 days, urging the need to foster a …
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President instructs all Govt. appointments should be cleared by his office
Nov 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President has informed all Ministry Secretaries that all appointments should be first cleared from his Office. A …
Millennium Challenge Cooperation to grant USD 480Mn to Sri Lanka
Sept 26, 2018 (LBO) – United States will provide a US$ 480 million grant to Sri Lanka for several development projects, a statement said. President …
India’s Supreme Court strikes down gay sex ban, Sri Lanka’s ban remains in place
September 6, 2018 (LBO) – A five judge bench in India’s Supreme Court has struck down a colonial era ban of gay sex. There has been an explosive …
Sri Lanka appoints two state ministers and five deputy ministers
Jun 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed two state ministers and five deputy ministers. The seven new …
Sri Lanka elected to UNESCO intergovernmental committee for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage
Jun 07, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has been elected to one of four (04) seats available for the Asia-Pacific, in the Intergovernmental Committee for the …
United National Front rallies round PM with confidence motion
Mar 23, 2018 (LBO) – Members of Parliament (MP) representing the United National Front (UNF) signed a motion supportive of Prime Minister Ranil …
President visits Kandy, Stresses on communicating precise information
Mar 08, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena held a special meeting in Kandy to discuss the current situation in the district …
UN urges authorities and citizens to ensure rule of law is upheld
Mar 08, 2018 (LBO) – The United Nations in Sri Lanka is concerned about the recent incidents of communal violence and condemns these acts in the …
Sri Lanka parliament to start Bond debate today and continue after LG polls
Feb 06, 2018 (LBO) – Parliament will commence the debate of the findings of the Presidential Commission on treasury bond scam and the Presidential …
Social Media – a life changer, What women think about it
By Thilinika Wijesinghe It was not so long ago when we realized that there should be a mode of communication where we wished we could connect with our high …
PC election law amended with hybrid system and more representation for women
Sept 21, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s parliament voted to amend the Provincial Council election Act with a hybrid system where both proportional …
Medical faculties to be set up at Wayamba, Sabaragamuwa and Moratuwa unis
Aug 03, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka plans to establish medical faculties at the state universities of Wayamba, Sabaragamuwa and Moratuwa, a senior official …
Comparative experiences: Operationalizing the 25% quota for women in Local Government
(PRESS RELEASE) – 31 July 2017, Colombo: A discussion forum on operationalizing the 25% quota for women in Local Government, and comparative experiences …
GMOA says “NO” to President’s statement on SAITM
June 27, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) said Monday that they were not accepting President Maithripala …
Harsha appreciates support for adoption of HR Resolution
Mar 24, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s deputy minister of foreign affairs has expressed his appreciation to members of the Human Rights Council and …
Sri Lankan artist exhibition inspired by fashion to open CFW
Mar 10, 2017 (LBO) – Under the theme ‘Celebrate Colombo,’ Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) will include a new initiative called ‘Art …
Sri Lanka down 12 notches on corruption index
Jan 25, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has fallen 12 places to 95th in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2016, when compared with 2015, a report released by …
Sri Lanka, UNDP promote social inclusion through language labs
Jun 21, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s multicultural society should be regarded as a strength and not a weakness to promote national co-existence, a minister …
Sri Lanka’s first attempt to conquer Everest
Set to make history for the country, JayanthiKuru-Utumpala and Johann Peries will be the first Sri Lankans to attempt the 8,488m climb to the summit of Mount …