Sri Lanka’s foreign policy based on neutrality: President tells new Ambassadors
“Sri Lanka is located in a place of strategic importance. Therefore, our country is attracted to many parties. In this context, Sri Lanka has chosen …
Politics
Two leaders agree to work towards early realization of projects including Ports, Energy
Sep 26, 2020 (LBO) – Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today agreed to work towards the early realization of …
High Commissioner of Pakistan met with Leader of Opposition
Sep 24, 2020 (LBO) – Major General (Retd) Muhammad Saad Khattak, High Commissioner of Pakistan, held a cordial meeting with the Leader of the Opposition, …
Virtual summit between Prime Minister Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Modi
Sep 23, 2020 (LBO) – The Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka and India are scheduled to have a Virtual Bilateral Summit on Saturday, 26 September 2020. On the …
Opinion: It’s Ruwan! – Wijewardene in line to lead the UNP
September 14, 2020 (LBO) - After many weeks of anticipation, the UNP’s apex body (working committee) has put in place a transition plan for the party …
Committee on High Posts to examine suitability of new ambassadors
Sep 10, 2020 (LBO) – The High Post Committee of Parliament is to examine the suitability of new ambassadors who have been nominated to hold office. The …
Advocata discusses case for women’s representation in Government
Sep 10, 2020 (LBO) - The Advocata Institute hosted a live online discussion on “Female under-representation and its socio-economic impact” via our YouTube …
MT New Diamond towed 35 NM away from Sri Lanka coast to safe waters; no oil slick
Sep 05, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lankan ships and aircraft along with the Indian Coast Guard after consolidated efforts have successfully towed MT New Diamond more …
MT New Diamond now lies about 35 kilometers off the coast: Sri Lanka Navy
Sep 04, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Navy says that the distressed vessel, MT New Diamond now lies about 22 nautical miles (35 kilometers) off the coast and …
Draft twentieth amendment to the constitution gazetted (Read Full Amendment)
Sep 03, 2020 (LBO) – The proposed twentieth amendment to the constitution has been gazetted by the Department of Government Printing. Special features: …
Cost of living will be reduced by adhering to policy decisions already made: President
Sep 02, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasizes that appropriate measures will be taken to reduce the cost of living by implementing the …
Opinion: How can Sri Lanka’s democracy be gender-inclusive?
By Sathya Karuarathne Sri Lanka’s general election dawned at a crucial time of extreme uncertainty and precariousness. The island’s political, social, and …
I can accept the challenge of leading United National Party: Karu Jayasuriya
Aug 24, 2020 (LBO) – Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says that he can accept the challenge of leading the United National Party for the betterment of the …
Constitutional reforms must strengthen democracy: Former Speaker
Aug 21, 2020 (LBO) – Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya emphasizes that the government needs to protect and enhance the essence of democracy embedded in the 19th …
Our first task will be to remove 19th Amendment: President (Full Speech)
Aug 20, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasizes that their first task will be to remove the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. …
Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena unanimously elected as Speaker of ninth Parliament
Aug 20, 2020 (LBO) – Matara District Parliamentarian Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena unanimously elected as the Speaker of the ninth Parliament. Leader of the House …
President kick starts building a people-centric economy
Aug 19, 2020 (LBO) - President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that the structures of the State Ministries were formulated with the intention of building a people …
Cabinet approval to recruit 10,000 more to bloated public sector
Aug 19, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet nod has been received to recruit another 10,000 graduates to the public sector. Speaking to journalists, following …
President reviews 150,000 jobs programme; 51,135 eligible graduates
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reviews the 150,000 employment programme which will come to effect from 2nd September onwards. President advised the relevant …
Providing employment to 50,000 graduates & 100,000 low-income earners resumes
Aug 14, 2020 (LBO) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa decides to re-commence, without delay, the programme to provide employment opportunities to 150,000 …