Category: Defense
Sri Lanka reiterates that Hambantota cannot be used for military purposes
July 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has informed China that Hambantota cannot be used for military purposes, Prime Minister’s office said in a statement clarifying a recent news item. Clarifying the PM’s speech made at the Dr. Saman Kelegama memorial conference, the Prime Minister’s office, however, said that the PM negotiated with Prime Minister […]
No contribution was made by China Harbour to my election campaign: MR
July 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa says no contribution was made by China Harbour Company to his 2015 presidential election campaign. Releasing a statement Rajapaksa said if any election campaign contributions had been made to him by China Harbour Company, the Port City contract would not have been restored to them and […]
Explosive New York Times report suggests Chinese influence on Sri Lanka elections
June 26, 2018 (LBO) – The New York Times is out with an explosive report on China’s influence in Sri Lanka.The article puts forward specific details of China Harbor’s financial support to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s unsuccessful 2015 presidential election campaign. LBO is unable to verify the following facts in the New York Times article, […]
‘s progress closely despite their withdrawal from UNHRC
June 21, 2018 (LBO) – Outgoing US Ambassador Atul Keshap has met with senior Sri Lankan officials to convey the assurance of the United States government on human rights front despite their withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council.Ambassador Keshap has said that the US will remain fully engaged with the Sri Lankan government […]
Delegation of U.S. Congress members meets Prime Minister
May 30, 2018 (LBO) – A delegation of Congress members of United States met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees today.The delegation comprised of Mac Thornberry, Carol Shea-Porter, Vicky Hartzler and Henry Cuellar has discussed the ways in which the United States can support Sri Lanka development.The delegation met Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador […]
Sri Lanka President appoints new cabinet minister for law and order
Mar 08, 2018 (LBO) – Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara was sworn in as the new Minister of Law and Order, a short while ago. He is the current cabinet minister of Minister of Public Administration and Management. He was sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s Media Division said. Prime Minister […]
UN urges authorities and citizens to ensure rule of law is upheld
Mar 08, 2018 (LBO) – The United Nations in Sri Lanka is concerned about the recent incidents of communal violence and condemns these acts in the strongest possible terms and called on all to uphold rule of law in the island.The United Nations urges authorities to take immediate action against perpetrators and to ensure that […]
SL High Commissioner to UK concluded contract; not resigned: Foreign Ministry
Feb 22, 2018 (LBO) – Foreign Ministry said the reports being circulated in the media attributed to the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the UK, Amari Wijewardene, has resigned, are incorrect.Foreign Ministry releasing a statement said High Commissioner Wijewardene will conclude her contract on her own volition […]
Tamil group urges action on Sri Lankan Brigadier Priyanka Fernando
Feb 08, 2018 (LBO) – A group called Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam has urged UK Government not to allow Brigadier Priyanka Fernando from leaving to face war crimes charges in UK. Fernando making throat-slitting gestures at protesters outside the Sri Lankan High Commission in London on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day sparked debate. Brigadier Fernando, […]
‘s Secy, Defense Secy & Eastern Province Governor sworn in
July 04, 2017 (LBO) – Veteran administrator Austin Fernando was sworn in as the new Secretary to the President before President Maithripala Sirisena Tuesday at the Presidential Secretariat. Kapila Waidyarathne and Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake were sworn in as the new Defense Secretary and the new Commander of Army respectively. Former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama […]
Sri Lanka Air Force Mi-17 helicopter crashes, no casualties
May 29, 2017 (LBO) – Police said an Air Force Mi-17 transport helicopter crashed Monday when descending to distribute goods to a flooded village in Baddegama. The Air force said the helicopter had crashed onto a house with no casualties and all crew members on board the helicopter were also safe. The government information said […]
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 key role in law and order under him. At Tuesday’s cabinet meeting it was proposed to appoint him either as Army Commander or as Chief of Defense Staff, Cabinet […]