Category: Politics
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 care for 4,000 people and renovating six schools that serve 1,100 students, the U.S. Embassy said. Operation Pacific Angel is a joint civil-military operation led by U.S. Pacific Air Forces to […]
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 and his allies as per the mandate of the people. In a letter to President Maithripala Sirisena, Convener of the movement Wasantha Samarasinghe said it is the aspiration […]
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 face a possible division of the party. President’s Media Division said State Minister of Finance Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana has been appointed to the post of leader for the SLFP […]
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 invitation of the Government on 12 and 13 August 2016, the Foreign Ministry announced. Prime Minister Erna Solberg will be received at the Presidential Secretariat today and […]
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 who is also the defense minister, reports said. “The fighter aircrafts of the Sri Lanka Air Force have been aging and it is required to maintain them updated due to the importance […]
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 in Colombo on Tuesday. Pakistan’s Air Chief said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka are historically bonded in a relationship of trust, mutual respect and deep friendship. He added that the […]
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) of Sri Lanka in recent months is not political vindictiveness or a witch hunt, a government official said. It is the collection of key information necessary for good governance, the official […]
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 Sri Lanka. He said India’s development cooperation with Sri Lanka enjoys a wide spread of projects through out Sri Lanka in different areas of economic activities. “But it must happen […]
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 Sri Lanka in its efforts to promote human rights, reconciliation and accountability. Canadian government announced that the Foreign Minister will meet with President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, […]
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 are in Sri Lanka to increase bilateral ties with the Sri Lankan Navy and provide U.S. support and training for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. […]
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. As per the Information Department, a five-member committee has been appointed to prepare the draft. Wijayananda Jayaweera who was a former communication director at UNESCO has been appointed as its chairman. […]
‘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 three-day official visit to Singapore. Wickremesinghe will leave the country on Sunday principally to deliver the keynote address at the third South Asian Diaspora Convention which will be held in Singapore starting Monday. […]