Special parliament sitting to discuss bond scam on 10th Jan
Jan 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament has been convened for a special sitting on Wednesday morning to discuss the Bond report following the …
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Yahapalanaya responsible for worst debt crisis in Sri Lanka: MR
Third anniversary of incompetent government responsible for the worst debt crisis in Sri Lankan history On 9 January 2018, the so-called yahapalana government …
State owned Enterprises to get bonus: Fin Min
Dec 20, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprise (SoE) employees will be given bonuses for 2017, the Finance Ministry said issuing a statement. …
United Nation’s team on torture and arbitrary detention says there are delays in justice
Dec 18, 2017 (LBO) – A United Nations expert team on torture and arbitrary detention said that there are still unjustified delays in court cases which …
FCID concluded 93 investigations & sent to AG for advice: Sagala
Dec 11, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Law & Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka says the FCID has so far concluded 93 investigations and sent them to the …
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, …
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 …