Sri Lanka updates HRC on measures taken to advance human rights, peace and security
Jun 26, 2019 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka delegation to the Human Rights Council briefed the Council on progress made in addressing human rights concerns, national …
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Modi to visit Sri Lanka on Sunday, 9th June
Jun 07, 2019 (LBO) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka on Sunday June 9. He will be making the stop after the Maldives on June 8 and 9 …
Modi wins second term
May 24, 2019 (LBO) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a landslide victory with his party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) securing a larger number of seats …
EU issues statement on Sri Lanka’s communal violence
May 17, 2019 (LBO) - The Delegation of the European Union (EU) issuing a joint statement said they were concerned about the recent incidents of communal …
New Chief Justice, Act Attorney General, Auditor General and Act IGP appointed
Apr 29, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena appointed, Attorney General Jayantha Jayasuriya as new Chief Justice. buy tadacip online …
Sri Lanka’s former CB Gov. Mahendran on INTERPOL red alert for 2nd time
Mar 07, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena said the INTERPOL has issued a red notice for the arrest of absconding former Central Bank …
Supreme Court decision on Parliament dissolution at 4.00pm
Dec 13, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Supreme Court will deliver its decision on the dissolution of parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena at 4.00 pm …
Sri Lanka Supreme Court extends interim order on Parliament dissolution
Dec 07, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has extended a suspension of a contested dissolution of parliament in the island by another day. The Court said …
President reiterates appointing experienced and qualified professionals to Govt positions
Nov 28, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers emphasised appointing experienced and qualified professionals as chairpersons and director board …
Mahinda reiterates need of general election and calls for public support
Nov 26, 2018 (LBO) - Mahinda Rajapaksa says there is no need to hold a presidential election at this stage but only a general election. In a special …
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 safer …
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 circular to …
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 Maithripala …
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 reaction to …
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 ministers and deputy …
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 and stressed …
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 strongest …
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 Commission …