Category: Politics
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(Reuters) – The head of Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption body resigned on Monday, government officials said, days after President Maithripala Sirisena implied her agency was favoring the rival party of his prime minister. Dilrukshi Wickramasinghe has headed probes into alleged corruption involving top officials in the former government of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa, including his brothers, son […]
Gammanpila’s secret may delay Sri Lanka’s VAT hike again
Oct 12, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s joint opposition Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila says he is aware of a reason that will require the government to present the much delayed VAT bill to Parliament once again. Gammanpila told reporters yesterday that he will reveal the secret when the Supreme Court considers his petition filed against the proposed VAT […]
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. […]
I am determined to alleviate poverty: President Sirisena at UNGA
Sept 22, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena says he established the rule of law and restored democratic rights of the country by ending fear. Addressing the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly he said the world today is full of hate, violence and fear. “Before I came to power, people […]
Hillary Clinton fit to serve, after pneumonia diagnosis
Sept 15, 2016 (LBO) – Hillary Clinton is healthy and “fit to serve” as US president, according to her doctor, after the Democratic presidential nominee was diagnosed with pneumonia. Clinton’s longtime physician, Lisa Bardack, said Clinton’s pneumonia diagnosis on Sept. 9 started as a “low grade fever, congestion and fatigue,” BBC reported. Both presidential candidates, […]
Sri Lanka condemns nuclear test by North Korea
Sept 15, 2016 (LBO) – The Government of Sri Lanka says it condemns the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on September 9th.”Sri Lanka notes with concern that this is the second such test to be carried out by the DPRK this year,” a statement from the Ministry of […]
High Court awards death sentence to Duminda Silva in Bharatha Lakshman case
Sept 08, 2016 (LBO) – Colombo High Court today handed the death sentence to five defendants including former MP Duminda Silva in the Bharatha Lakshman murder trial, media reports said. Five defendants included former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva, Anura Thushara de Mel, Chaminda Jayanath, Sarath Bandara and Priyantha Janaka Bandara. Other suspects who were produced before […]
Sri Lanka government and Muslim Council condemns Malaysia HC attack
Sept 07, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Muslim Council has vehemently condemned the attack on the country’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ibrahim Ansar, and the chief monk of a Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in Sentul, Ven. Sri Saranan. “This dastardly act has no parallel in the diplomatic history of Malaysia and Sri Lanka,” the council […]
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. […]
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 it has also been a bridge between the East and West. Speaking at the Indian Ocean Conference Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the wealth and technology gap between the […]
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 Information Center for a period of two years. The centre will provide official information of the government to electronic and print media, coordinate information and act as the government’s official media […]