Strengthening Right to Information in Sri Lanka
Nov 13, 2019 (LBO) – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that freedom of expression includes the ‘right to seek, receive and impart …
Nov 13, 2019 (LBO) – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes that freedom of expression includes the ‘right to seek, receive and impart …
Nov 05, 2019 (LBO) – Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says that the Finance Ministry has no legal authority to sign the MCC Agreement which contains many …
Oct 01, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha at the 74th UN General Assembly Session, met with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, under secretary …
September 9, 2019 (LBO) - Former hedge fund titan and billionaire Raj Rajaratnam has been released from prison early after being incarcerated for almost 8 …
Sep 06, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka and Australia have re-dedicated themselves to counter people smuggling and discussed in detail avenues for strengthening …
Aug 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to amend the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act. The proposal contains amendments …
Aug 18, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Excise Department will launch a special four-digit hotline 1913 from tomorrow to receive public complaints on illegal …
July 30, 2019 (LBO) – Excise Department has banned the sale of all brands of imported liquor without the new foolproof sticker introduced recently by the …
Special Statement by Tilak Marapana, Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament – 25.07.19 It has been brought to my notice that last Tuesday (23 July) and …
Jul 25, 2019 (LBO) - ETL Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. outrightly denied any claims that they are the ultimate importer of the 130 containers of "Used Mattresses" …
July 20, 2019 (LBO) – An Independent National Movement led by the Colombo YMBA, after deliberations, have come up with a four-point national agenda capturing …
Jul 18, 2019 (LBO) - The Delegation of the European Union (EU) issuing a statement said they reiterated their call to Sri Lanka to maintain its moratorium on …
July 15, 2019 (LBO) – The European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka held on Monday an informal counterterrorism dialogue, chaired on the EU side by EU …
Jul 03, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's top police officer, Pujitha Jayasundara and the former Defence Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando were …
Jun 28, 2019 (LBO) - The European Union has issued a statement opposing the revival of the death penalty, saying it will send wrong signals to investors and …
Jun 26, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to amend a circular on the dress code for public servants allowing female public …
May 13, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorale yesterday condemned the allegations made by Udaya Gammanpila in Parliament that a …
Mar 18, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena will launch a National Action Plan for combating bribery and corruption, Monday. Four …
Mar 07, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena said the INTERPOL has issued a red notice for the arrest of absconding former Central Bank …
Feb 22, 2019 (LBO) – An economic growth path that is slower but more stable which invests in communities to strengthen the social foundations for …