Sri Lanka Red Cross clarifies loaning a “Defender” to Siriliya foundation

Aug 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Red Cross Society says it is unaware of the activities and maintenance of the Land Rover Defender that was loaned to Siriliya Saviya Foundation following an official request.The vehicle is now in the possession of the Criminal Investigation Department probing the murder of rugby star Wasim Thajudeen, the […]

Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister ready to debate with former Finance Minister, Rajapaksa

June 3, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka new administration’s Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said that he is ready to participate in a public debate on the country’s current economic situation. Issuing a Statement Tuesday (02), Karunanayake said that it is better if former President Mahinda Rajapaksa can participate for the debate since he was the […]

Sri Lanka to form a committee to discuss and finalize 20th amendment

May 28, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet spokesman said that, a committee will be formed including the President, Prime Minister, interested parties in the cabinet and minority party leaders to discuss and make a final decision regarding the 20th amendment to the constitution.Cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said that President Sirisena submitted a cabinet paper […]

‘s accusations ; Ready for TV debate

May 24, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said that the recent accusations aganist him were made to shift the country’s attention away from the current Treasury bond scam which took place under “Yahapalanaya” rule and challenged a television debate. “My attention is drawn to several recent accusations and […]

Sri Lanka lacks officers to investigate large scale corruptions: PM

May 23, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe Friday said that the country lacks officers to investigate large-scale corruption, fraud and irregularities and the professionals who have the knowledge are not keen to do so.“As the new government, we are in the process of exposing large-scale corruption, fraud and irregularities which have […]