Saudi Arabia decides not to charge any fine as a relief for exiting SL migrant workers
Sep 08, 2020 (LBO) – The Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has offered that any Sri Lankan migrant worker, with valid or expired visit visas of all …
Special Reports
UNDP: COVID-19 will widen poverty gap between women and men
Sep 04, 2020 (LBO) – The COVID-19 crisis will dramatically increase the poverty rate for women and widen the gap between men and women who live in …
US warns countries to guard against China Communications Construction Company
Sep 04, 2020 (LBO) – The United State hopes countries will examine their dealings with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to guard against the …
United States donates 200 ventilators to support Sri Lanka’s response to COVID-19
Sep 02, 2020 (LBO) – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 200 brand-new, state-of-the-art …
Opinion: Importance of nurturing the condominium industry in Sri Lanka
By Blue Ocean Group of Companies The real estate and construction industry in Sri Lanka is one of the major revenue-generating sources with its growth or …
Opinion: How can Sri Lanka’s democracy be gender-inclusive?
By Sathya Karuarathne Sri Lanka’s general election dawned at a crucial time of extreme uncertainty and precariousness. The island’s political, social, and …
Japan donates 388MT of canned fish to Sri Lanka to meet protein needs of school children
Jul 31, 2020 (LBO) – The Government of Japan has donated a large shipment of canned fish, weighing 388 MT and worth JPY 300 million (LKR 519 million), to the …
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister & UK’s Intl. Trade Minister discusses stepping up bilateral trade
Jul 24, 2020 (LBO) – Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the Minister for International Trade of the UK Ranil Jayawardena discussed stepping up …
Study reveals Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response
A team of scientists at Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group has taken the next step towards the discovery of a safe, effective and …
The UK welcomes international students, also launches new Health & Care Visa
Jul 17, 2020 (LBO) – UK universities are looking forward to welcoming new international students for the next academic year. The British High Commissioner to …
Japan agrees to grant Rs. 340mn to improve anti-narcotic activities
Jul 13, 2020 (LBO) – Japanese government has agreed to provide Japanese Yen 200 million (Rs. 340 million) grant under the Japanese non-project grant aid …
World Bank announces new Country Director for Sri Lanka
Jul 01, 2020 (LBO) – World Bank announces that Faris Hadad-Zervos is the World Bank’s new Country Director for Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Nepal, effective …
Sri Lanka to launch e-Land Registration programme by August
Jun 30, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s e-Land Registration programme is expected to launch by August this year with the support of the Information & …
We are pleased to contribute towards MCC review committee: Bar Association of Sri Lanka
Jun 29, 2020 (LBO) – Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says that they are pleased to have contributed towards the final conclusions of the committee …
Sri Lanka raises concerns on reference to SL in OHCHR press release
Jun 09, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Dayani Mendis, in a letter addressed to the United …
Lebanon to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated
Jun 06, 2020 (LBO) – The government of Lebanon has agreed to conduct free PCR tests for Sri Lankans seeking to be repatriated, the Ministry of Foreign …
CA Sri Lanka signs MoU with People’s Bank for COVID-19 loan scheme for members
May 27, 2020 (LBO) – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with People’s Bank …
Seychelles HC clarifies on the arrival of 35 Seychelles nationals to Sri Lanka
STATEMENT from SEYCHELLES HIGH COMMISSION On behalf of the Government of Seychelles, we wish to place on record our gratitude to the Government of Sri Lanka, …
Over 38,000 Sri Lankans in 143 countries seek to return home
May 18, 2020 (LBO) – Over 38,983 Overseas Sri Lankans (OSLs) in 143 countries at present seek to return home, based on information gathered mainly …
Local epidemiology should guide focused action in ‘new normal’ COVID-19 world: WHO
May 15, 2020 (LBO) – Amid rising cases of COVID-19 and as countries in WHO South-East Asia Region ease lockdowns in a graded manner, WHO today said …