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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 ease tensions between the countries which have held fishermen captive for crossing territorial waters. After ministerial level talks in Colombo, Sri Lanka reiterated its demand 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 forcibly detained at the Hambantota Port. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe revealed that a Bill has been sent by K-Line shipping company mentioning that a loss of 400,000 […]
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 its government for failing to prosecute war crimes committed during the country’s 26-year civil war. The Sri Lankan military finally vanquished the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelan guerrillas […]
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 General. The Rakna Lanka Ltd was established as an government affiliated security service to provide security to special institutions such as economic targets, public institutions, and private institutions. The company was formed […]
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 convoy of back-up vehicles for their security. Speaking at the inaugural road safety week, President Sirisena said this task will officially commence from 1st January. Accordingly, Police will […]
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 gang during the war. Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake told Parliament recently that the Police had implemented programmes to stop a crime wave in Jaffna created by this group that commits […]
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 of the Parliament, said at the 135th assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Geneva this week. “We are mindful of the necessity to rebuild trust and harmony through reconciliation which is […]
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 Lanka, Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain at the High Commission of Pakistan today. The delegation will travel to Lahore, Pakistan to participate in the International PACES Competition starting […]
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 2nd to 5th. On Monday October 3rd, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the State Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardena and Secretary to the Minister of Defence Eng. […]
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 to modernize the Palali Airport in Jaffna. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, however, said that the Airport Authority of India has carried out a feasibility study on the Palali airport. […]
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 for 4,000 people and renovating six schools that serve 1,100 students, the U.S. Embassy said. Operation Pacific Angel is a joint civil-military operation led by U.S. Pacific Air Forces to […]
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 the defense minister, reports said. “The fighter aircrafts of the Sri Lanka Air Force have been aging and it is required to maintain them updated due to the importance […]