President extends term of bond commission until Dec 31
Dec 07, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has extended the term of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Central Bank bond, …
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US Treasury expert helps Sri Lanka to improve public bond auctions: PM
Nov 30, 2017 (LBO) – Prime Minister told Parliament Thursday that an expert of the United States Treasury Department is helping them to create a more …
Sri Lanka’s President arrives in Seoul for 3-day state visit to South Korea
Nov 28, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena received a warm welcome when he arrived at the Incheon International Airport in Seoul …
Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena to visit South Korea
Nov 22, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a state visit to South Korea from 28 to 30 November 2017, in …
Tense situation occurred in Gintota last night fully under control: Sagala
The tense situation occurred in Gintota last night has completely been brought under control, with law and order being established in the area, Law and Order …
We will not allow Aava group to raise its head: Law & Order Minister
Nov 17, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka assured that the government would not allow the so-called Aava group, or any other …
Harsha to lead Sri Lanka’s delegation to UN Human Rights periodic review
Nov 14, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s delegation to the universal periodic review (UPR) of UN Human Rights Council will be led by the Deputy Minister of …
I have no reason to meet Gamini Senarath: Sagala
Sagala responds to baseless and malicious allegations It is widely known that a small clique affiliated with the top-brass leaders of the previous government …
No investigation against war heroes for involvement in war: President
Nov 13, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena says that no investigation has been conducted by the present government regarding …
Sri Lanka to investigate allegations of torture under new government
Nov 09, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says it will ensure that allegations of torture committed in the country will be investigated and …
Australia, Sri Lanka sign framework agreement for trade & investment
Nov 02, 2017 (LBO) – Australia and Sri Lanka has signed a framework agreement for international trade & investment during the Australia Prime …
Sri Lanka, S Korea to sign economic cooperation deal next month
Oct 20, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will sign an economic cooperation agreement with South Korea during the state visit of President Maithripala Sirisena, which …
‘Yahapalanaya’ shows 75-pct poor or no action on election promises
Oct 13, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s coalition government has recorded poor progress or no action in 75 percent or more of the election promises, …
PC election law amended with hybrid system and more representation for women
Sept 21, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s parliament voted to amend the Provincial Council election Act with a hybrid system where both proportional …
President urges UN to support Sri Lanka towards reconciliation
Sep 20, 2017 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena called upon the international community to seriously consider the tremendous progress made by the …
LIRNEasia launches open data tool for re-demarcation of electoral divisions
LIRNEasia launched www.opendemarcations.lk, the new open data tool for re-demarcating Sri Lanka’s electoral divisions, at an interactive session held at …
Sri Lanka’s President attends UN Economic & Social Council sessions
Sep 19, 2017 (LBO) – The Sessions of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was commenced on September 18 at the UN Headquarters in New York. President …
US, Sri Lanka co-host Pacific Airlift Rally with focus on humanitarian assistance
The United States and Sri Lanka conducted the Pacific Airlift Rally, a biennial exercise, from September 11 to 15, 2017. The Pacific Airlift Rally brought …
Infographic: Who went to parliament and who didn’t?
Sept 04, 2017 (LBO) – After a unanimous decision by MPs, Sri Lanka’s parliament started to release attendance records from May 2017. The following …
Sri Lanka’s President fills vacant ministerial posts
Aug 25, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday filled two ministerial posts vacated after the sacking of Wijedasa Rajapaksa from …