Legendary cricketer Imran Khan inching closer to Pakistan’s Premiership
July 26, 2018 (LBO) - Preliminary indications are that Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is to emerge with the largest amount of seats in Pakistan's …
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Prof. Niranjanie Ratnayake to deliver Viska Vidyalaya’s Pulimood Memorial Oration
July 20, 2018 (LBO) - Visakha Vidyalaya will hold its annual Susan George Pulimood Memorial Oration on the 23rd July to commemorate the birthday of Mrs. …
Opinion: Lessons from Lakshman Kadirgamar, a master networker in a pre-Linkedin world
By Ajita Kadirgamar July 16, 2018 (LBO) - Long before the advent of the internet, social media and professional networking sites such as LinkedIn, Sri Lankans …
Michael Ondaatje’s ‘The English Patient’ voted best Booker Prize winner in history
July 10, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lankan born Michael Ondaatje's novel "The English Patient" has been voted the best Man Booker Prize winner ever in the 50 year …
Udaya Seneviratne assumes duties as Presidents secretary
Jul 06, 2018 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Udaya Seneviratne as his new secretary following the resignation of Austin …
Free man with a free conscience – Austin Fernando’s farewell speech
July 6, 2018 (LBO) - Secretary to the President and lifelong public servant Austin Fernando’s farewell speech reproduced in full from the Colombo Telegraph: …
Azzam Ameen’s interview with embattled State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe lights up social media
June14, 2018 (LBO) - On June 12, 2018, 7:39pm Azzam Ameen went live on BBC Sinhala's Facebook site with his interview of State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe. …
Get ready to leave at the end of the term says Godahewa to President Sirisena
June13, 2018 (LBO) - With the Presidential election in Sri Lanka close to 18 months away, potential candidates are positioning themselves ahead of the poll. …
Chevron Lubricants Lanka (LLUB) in Decline as CEO Kishu Gomes Exits
June 12, 2018 (LBO) - On May 22, 2018 Kishu Gomes resigned as Managing Director/CEO and as a Director of Chevron Lubricants Lanka with 'immediate effect' as …
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 …
Tribute: Sir Desmond De Silva QC (1939-2018)
June 10, 2018 (LBO) - The British press is full of tributes following the unexpected demise of Sir Desmond de Silva QC. Most major media publications in the UK …
Queen’s Counsel Sir Desmond De Silva Passed Away (78)
June 05, 2018 (LBO) - Perhaps Sri Lanka’s most fierce global legal advocate passed away on June 2, 2018. Sir Desmond de Silva’s achievements were global, …
British Prime Minister appoints Ranil Jayawardena as Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka
Feb 07, 2018 (LBO) – British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Ranil Jayawardena, MP, as her trade envoy for Sri Lanka, British High Commission said. …
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 …
Sri Lanka Institute of Policy Studies appoints new Executive Director
Oct 25, 2017 (LBO) - The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has appointed Dr. Dushni Weerakoon as it 's new Executive Director. buy …
Mano Tittawella appointed as senior adviser to Finance & Media Ministry
Aug 10, 2017 (LBO) - The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Mano Tittawella as senior adviser to the minister of finance and media. In this capacity, he …
Death sentence for killer of journalist Mel Gunasekera
July 05, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka passed the death sentence against the accused in the murder case of journalist Mel Gunasekera at the Colombo High Court on …
Bill Gates says fields of artificial intelligence, energy and biosciences will thrive in future
May 22, 2017 (LBO) - Technology leader Bill Gates has offered advice to young professionals saying three fields of study are likely to have a major impact in …
Sri Lanka business leaders meet Dr Shashi Tharoor
Apr 19, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lankan business personalities met the acclaimed Indian politician and speaker Dr. Shashi Tharoor at an exclusive dinner event in …
Banker magazine picks Ravi as Finance Minister of the year, Asia Pacific
Jan 10, 2017 (LBO) – Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has been selected as the Finance Minister of 2016 for Asia-Pacific by the prestigious ‘The …