Sri Lanka govt wants Sarath Fonseka as defense chief
Apr 26, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s national government has offered ex-Army chief Sarath Fonseka the task of upholding discipline in the country by taking a …
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President grants service extension for Navy Commander
President Maithripala Sirisena has granted a service extension to Navy Commander Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijeyagunaratne, media reports said. This extension has …
Sri Lanka army seeks USD50mn loan from Russia for Mali operations
Jan 26, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet nod has been received to obtain a 50 million US dollar loan from a Russian bank to purchase military equipment …
Sri Lanka to amend firearms ordinance
Jan 18, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President, as the Defence Minister, has proposed to the cabinet that the firearms ordinance should be amended as a timely …
Sri Lanka taking steps to deal with troubled past: Foreign Minister
Jan 16, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka will deal with her troubled past honestly and truthfully, Foreign Minister Managala Samaraweera said, speaking at the Chatham …
Trinco port to India followed by Hambantota to China: JVP
Jan 06, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s marxist JVP says the island nation will have to let India control the Trincomalee harbour as a result of giving Hambantota …
Sri Lanka divided as panel backs foreign judges to probe war crimes
Jan 06, 2017 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka should bring in international prosecutors and judges to help investigate alleged atrocities in the civil war that ended in …
India, Sri Lanka to release fishermen in each others’ custody
Jan 02, 2017 (Reuters) – India and Sri Lanka agreed to release fishermen in each others' custody, a joint statement said on Monday, a move that is likely to …
Prime Minister thanks Navy Commander for rescuing ships
Dec 15, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Prime Minister today expressed his gratitude to the Navy Commander and the entire staff for rescuing the two ships that were …
UN urges Sri Lanka to probe ongoing torture, war crimes
Dec 07, 2016 (Reuters) – A U.N. rights watchdog called on Sri Lanka on Wednesday to investigate "routine torture" of detainees by security forces and rebuked …
President moves to liquidate Rakna Araksha Lanka
Dec 07, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved President’s proposal to liquidate Rakna Araksha Lanka according to the guidance of Attorney …
President orders IGP to identify VIP security vehicles
Dec 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered the Inspector General of Police to report back to him about those who use a …
Former Sri Lankan brigadier responsible for Northern ‘Ava’ gang: Rajitha
Nov 02, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Co-cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne on Wednesday accused a former brigadier for literally forming the ‘Ava’ violent …
Sri Lanka must balance reconciliation with accountability: Jayasuriya
Oct 28, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka faces the challenge of balancing reconciliation with accountability in addressing the ethnic conflict, Karu Jayasuriya, speaker …
Sri Lanka Army to participate in Pakistan combat efficiency competition
A 27 member delegation of the Sri Lankan Army PACES (Pakistan Army Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System) met with High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri …
South Korea, Sri Lanka seeks strengthening national defence coop.
A top level delegation headed by the President of the Korea National Defence University (KNDU), Lieutenant General Seung Ho Wee, visited Sri Lanka from October …
Sri Lanka says no accord with India to modernize Palali Airport
Sept 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government told Parliament today that there is no agreement signed with the Indian government or with an Indian Company …
U.S. Pacific Command completes assistance operation in north
Aug 24, 2016 (LBO) - A multinational team led by U.S. Pacific Command has concluded a week-long assistance program in Jaffna, providing general medical care …
Sri Lanka cabinet approves purchase of fighter aircraft
Aug 11, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved the purchase of new fighter aircraft following a proposal by President Maithripala Sirisena who is also …
Pakistan’s Air Chief meets Sri Lankan President
Aug 10, 2016 (LBO) - Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman called on President of Maithripala Sirisena at his official residence in …