Indian Ocean Region, significant playing field for big powers: PM
Sept 02, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister says the Indian Ocean region has always been a significant playing field for big powers and historically …
Politics
Bakeer Marker appointed chairman of National Information Center
Aug 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved appointing former Media Minister Imthiaz Bakeer Marker as the chairman of the proposed National …
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 …
Anti corruption movement urges President to reveal secrets
Aug 23, 2016 (LBO) – A Sri Lankan anti corruption movement, Voice Against Corruption, today urged the President to reveal the hidden secrets of the former …
President strengthens SLFP to face possible separation
Aug 22, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena today appointed a new district leader and a new organizer for Sri Lanka Freedom Party to …
Norwegian PM’s private visit to Sri Lanka now official
Aug 12, 2016 (LBO) – Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg who is presently in Sri Lanka on a private visit, will have an official programme at the …
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 …
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 …
FCID collecting vital information necessary for governance: official
Aug 06, 2016 (LBO) – A stream of former government and corporate officials who have been questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) …
Modi says Indian cooperation must happen as per Sri Lankan aspirations
July 28, 2016 (LBO) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India’s development cooperation with Sri Lanka must happen as per aspirations of …
Canadian FM visits Sri Lanka to help with human rights
July 27, 2016 (LBO) – Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion is to visit Sri Lanka until July 29 to advance bilateral relations and to support …
Navy ship USS New Orleans to visit Sri Lanka this week
The USS New Orleans (LPD 18) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) will arrive in Sri Lanka for a port visit on July 24. The ship and embarked MEU …
Sri Lanka starts drafting framework for Independent Media Commission
July 18, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has convinced media institutions of the need for establishing an Independent Media Commission in the country. …
US acknowledges complications in Sri Lanka war crimes investigation
July 15, 2016 (Reuters) – Implementing a U.N. resolution calling for the investigation of alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka during a war with separatist rebels …
Sri Lanka PM to meet Singapore’s leadership at South Asia Convention
July 15, 2016 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to have bilateral discussions with Singapore’s president and premier during his …
VAT increase will apply after Parliament approval: Prime Minister
July 11, 2016 (LBO) – The Supreme Court’s interim order issued today suspending VAT increase is not expected to have any adverse impact on the …
Will not allow any interference of foreign judges & courts: President
President Maithripala Sirisena emphasizes he will not allow any foreign court, judge or organization interfere into the internal administration and judiciary …
MR wants USD3.5bn syndicated loan agreement tabled in Parliament
July 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa has requested the government to table the USD3.5bn syndicated loan agreement along with …
Sri Lanka’s new counter-terrorism legislation being finalized: Foreign Minister
June 30, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is finalizing the first draft of the new counter-terrorism legislation that will replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act, …
UN Human Rights commissioner commends Sri Lanka’s progress
June 28, 2016 (LBO) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has commended steps that the Government of Sri Lanka has taken to implement some of the key …