Sri Lanka introduces new mechanism to issue curfew passes
Apr 07, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Government has implemented a new mechanism to issue curfew passes. It has been observed that excessively number of …
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Curfew in Western Province, Puttalam, Kandy & Jaffna to continue
Mar 30, 2020 (LBO) – The curfew now in force in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Puttalam, Kandy, and Jaffna will continue until further notice, …
Curfew imposed in Western Province to be in force until further notice
Mar 26, 2020 (LBO) – The curfew imposed in the districts of Colombo, Kalutara, and Gampaha, which have been identified as High-Risk Zones in view of the …
Army Commander heads National Operation Center for Prevention of COVID-19
Mar 17, 2020 (LBO) – The Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva has been tasked to spearhead the National Operation Center for Prevention of …
Parliament dissolved: General elections on Apr 25th
Mar 03, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa dissolved Parliament last night calling for a General Election is to be held on April …
UN rights chief regrets Sri Lanka withdrawal from resolution
Feb 28, 2020 (LBO) – The United Nations’ human rights chief expressed regret on Sri Lankan government’s decision to withdraw its …
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka bids farewell
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) – Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan will be leaving Sri Lanka to take up his new promotion. PMD Statement It was an honor to work as the …
Commission of Inquiry to be appointed to review previous COI reports: FM at UNHRC
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka declares its commitment to achieve sustainable peace through an inclusive, domestically designed and executed reconciliation …
FM will formally inform decision of govt. to withdraw co-sponsorship of resolution
Feb 26, 2020 (LBO) – Minister of Foreign Relations, Skills Development, Employment and Labour Relations, Dinesh Gunawardena who leads the Sri Lanka …
Cabinet suspends Gazette issued to establish Sainthamaruthu UC
Feb 20, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to suspend the decision to establish the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council. Accordingly, …
Bipartisan US Congressional Delegation holds discussions in Sri Lanka
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena met yesterday the visiting US Congressional delegation, comprising Ami Bera, MD, Chairman, House Foreign Affairs …
Preliminary report on MCC presented to President; final report within 4 months
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – The preliminary report of the 4- member committee appointed to review the proposed Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact (MCC) was …
Travel ban on Shavendra unnecessarily complicates US-SL relationship: FM
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has formally conveyed to the US Ambassador Alaina Teplitz, Sri Lanka’s strong objection …
“Timelines evolved externally would hinder process of reconciliation”: SL tells UN Security Council
Feb 17, 2020 (LBO) – “Timelines evolved externally in achieving stated objectives would only seek to hinder the process of reconciliation since they …
Sri Lanka takes strong objection to US travel ban on Lt. Gen. Silva & family
Feb 15, 2020 (LBO) – The Government of Sri Lanka takes strong objection to the imposition of travel restrictions on Lt. Gen. Silva and his immediate family …
US State Secretary designates Shavendra Silva for alleged HR violations
Feb 14, 2020 (LBO) – The US State Department has designated Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, current Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and Acting Chief of …
Proposals for a new constitution presented to President
Feb 14, 2020 (LBO) – A set of proposals containing facts that should be taking into account when formulating a new Constitution was presented to …
Age limit & deadline for unemployed graduates program extended
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION: English | Sinhala | Tamil Feb 09, 2020 (LBO) – The age limit to apply for the Government’s programme to employ …
Ready to say goodbye to Speaker post: Karu Jayasuriya
Feb 08, 2020 (LBO) – Karu Jayasuriya says that he is ready to say goodbye to the post of Speaker and urged the people to appoint persons who can be called …