Category: Defense
President orders swift investigations to find culprits behind conspiracy
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – President Maithripla Sirisena has expressed his deep pain and dismay over the brutal attacks on places of religious worship and other civilian establishments.He has instructed all law enforcement agencies to take every possible step to maintain law and order and conduct speedy investigations into the dastardly attack and bring the culprits […]
Sri Lanka Joint Chambers of Commerce condemns Easter Sunday attacks
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Joint Chambers of Commerce condemning the recent attacks said that they are deeply saddened by the multiple explosions that occurred this morning.“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected by the explosions,” releasing a statement Joint Chambers of Commerce said.“We urge the authorities to […]
Explosions in Sri Lanka: Govt calls emergency defense meeting to discuss future action
Apr 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has called an emergency defense meeting with the heads of tri-forces and Police to discuss the future course of action in connection to the explosions reported in Kochchikade, Katuwapitiya, Colombo and Batticaloa. Explosions were reported at St. Anthony’s Church in Kochchikade, Kotahena and St.Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya […]
EU DELEG issues joint statement reiterating SL to maintain moratorium on death penalty
Apr 08, 2019 (LBO) – The Delegation of the European Union (EU) today issued a joint statement reiterating Sri Lankan government to maintain its moratorium on the death penalty in line with its vote at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in December 2018. The joint statement has been issued in agreement with the Embassies of France, Germany, […]
United Nations torture prevention body to visit Sri Lanka
Apr 01, 2019 (LBO) – United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture is set to carry out its first visit to Sri Lanka from 2 to 12 April to examine the treatment of people deprived of their liberty and the safeguards in place for their protection against torture and ill-treatment. The four-member delegation will meet […]
Sri Lanka Police Narcotics Bureau publicly destroys over 769 Kg of drugs
Apr 01, 2019 (LBO) – Over 769 Kg of narcotics which was seized by Sri Lanka’s security forces in the recent past destroyed at the Suraweera warehouse complex at Maguruwela in Kelaniya, today. The Police Narcotics Bureau destroyed the drugs as per the international standards and according to the environmental standards with the presence of […]
Australia and Sri Lanka deepen cooperation on Indian Ocean maritime security
Mar 25, 2019 (LBO) – Australia and Sri Lanka’s cooperation on shared maritime security interests in the Indian Ocean is set to rise to a new level with Indo Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19), which will see the visit to Sri Lanka of an Australian Joint Task Group comprised of Navy, Army and Air Force assets. Acting […]
Pakistan High Commissioner meets Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa
High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat paid a courtesy call on Opposition Leader of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa on March 6, 2019. The High Commissioner briefed him on the latest security situation in the region.He underscored Pakistan’s desire for peace and stability in the region and resolution of all issues […]
Sri Lanka to join hands with UK to co-sponsor roll over resolution at UNHRC
Mar 06, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will join hands with the core group leader UK in co-sponsoring the roll-over resolution at the UN Human Rights Council, releasing a joint statement, the Foreign Ministry said. The joint statement has been released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office and the Department of Government Information. […]
Prime Minister directs officials for speedier resettlement of Jaffna Muslim IDPs
Feb 18, 2019 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed authorities in Resettlement Ministry and Divisional Secretariat to make arrangements to speed the resettlement process of displaced Muslim families of Jaffna.This is the first time in three decades that the Jaffna’s displaced Muslims, since their plight of expulsion in 1990, are hearing good news […]
Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Quest for a Rules-based Indian Ocean
February 6, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Quest for A Rules-based Indian Ocean Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja and Dr. Dinusha Panditaratne* The evolution of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy since the election of a unity government on 8 January 2015 merits interest. Changes include the country’s engagement with a wider range of international partners, as well as […]
US Navy conducts temporary cargo transfer initiative in Sri Lanka
Jan 23, 2019 (LBO) – United States Navy will perform a transfer operation to move cargo between planes at Bandaranaike International Airport outside Colombo from January 21 to 29, US Embassy in Colombo said. The embassy said that this is part of a larger temporary cargo transfer initiative that promotes Sri Lanka’s efforts to become […]