Category: Politics
Government expedites paying EPF for housing and medical activities
Jan 07, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government will expedite the process to pay 30 percent of the EPF to applicants who seek funds for housing and medical activities, Co-cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said. According to the provisions of the Employees’ Provident Fund Act No 15 of 1958 amended by the act no 2 of […]
Pakistan, Sri Lanka include services and investments in FTA
Jan 05, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to include services and investment chapters in the bilateral Free Trade Agreement, Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif said. The existing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been operational since 2005. Under the existing agreement, the two countries have agreed to offer […]
Right to Information Bill to be presented in January
Dec 28, 2015 (LBO) – The Right to Information Bill will be presented to Parliament in January, Mass Media and Parliament Reforms Ministry Secretary Wajira Narampanawa said.This follows the government promise to strengthen the right to information during the 100-day programme, Narampanawa said according to the Department of Government Information.He said the Right to Information […]
Sentence reduced for Sri Lankan maid sentenced to death by stoning
Dec 24, 2015 (LBO) – The Government of Sri Lanka on Wednesday announced that the appeal for clemency on the sentence was successful and the Sri Lankan national will now have to serve a reduced sentence and serve a term in prison. The Appeal against the verdict of the Sri Lankan domestic worker arrested on the […]
‘s peace building and reconciliation efforts
Dec 15, 2015 (LBO) – The Pope commended the initiatives taken by the President towards peace building and reconciliation in the country, a statement said. “The best way to combat terrorism activities and conflicts in the world is to halt the production of military equipment,” a statement from the Presidents media office quoted the Pope […]
Prime Minister announces several budget changes
Dec 14, 2015 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe told Parliament Monday that the government is ready to add 2,000 rupees monthly allowance to the basic salary of public servants from next year. Wickremasinghe said the government expects to complete adding 10,000 rupees allowance to the basic salary in three stages.“This morning several unions requested […]
Sri Lanka signs International Convention on Enforced Disappearances
Dec 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka on Thursday signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances at a ceremony held at the Treaty Section of the United Nations.Acting Permanent Representative A.S. Khan signed this Convention on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka, becoming the 95th country to sign […]
Muslim Council appeals for pardon for Sri Lankan maid
Dec 07, 2015 (LBO) – The Muslim Council of Sri Lanka has appealed to the King of Saudi Arabia to pardon two Sri Lankan individuals to be punished under country’s laws.The house maid is sentenced to death by stoning for the crime of adultery while the other respondent, a Sri Lankan male migrant worker is […]
Sunil Handunnetti elected as new COPE Chairman
Nov 26, 2015 (LBO) – Parliamentarian Sunil Handunnetti has been elected as the new Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), the Marxist JVP said in a statement. Minister Rauff Hakeem has proposed Handunnetti’s name while Minister Ajith P. Perera has seconded it. Meanwhile Deputy Minister of Western Municipal Development, Lasantha Alagiyawanna has been […]
Sri Lanka’s change is inspiring, says Samantha Power
Nov 23, 2015 (LBO) – US Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Samantha Power says she was inspired after seeing the change that has been taking place during a short period of time.Ambassador Power met Sri Lankan Youth Monday afternoon for a brief discussion and revealed her intention of the visit.“I came here to support […]
Sri Lanka’s new constitution to include economic, social, cultural rights
Nov 16, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s proposed constitution will include a Bill of Rights that takes into account economic, social and cultural rights of the people, the Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera said.Delivering a lecture at the National University of Singapore, Foreign Minister said a constitution that addresses the needs of all citizens and communities […]
Sri Lanka Muslim council condemns Paris attack
Nov 16, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Muslim council on Monday condemned the ‘un-Islamic’ act of killing innocents in Paris last Friday.Releasing a statement on behalf of the Muslim community in Sri Lanka, the council vehemently condemned and said terror has no place in Islam or in any civilized society.There is no theological basis for […]