Tense situation occurred in Gintota last night fully under control: Sagala
The tense situation occurred in Gintota last night has completely been brought under control, with law and order being established in the area, Law and Order …
Defense
We will not allow Aava group to raise its head: Law & Order Minister
Nov 17, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka assured that the government would not allow the so-called Aava group, or any other …
I have no reason to meet Gamini Senarath: Sagala
Sagala responds to baseless and malicious allegations It is widely known that a small clique affiliated with the top-brass leaders of the previous government …
No investigation against war heroes for involvement in war: President
Nov 13, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena says that no investigation has been conducted by the present government regarding war heroes …
Sri Lanka to investigate allegations of torture under new government
Nov 09, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Foreign Ministry says it will ensure that allegations of torture committed in the country will be investigated and …
US, Sri Lanka co-host Pacific Airlift Rally with focus on humanitarian assistance
The United States and Sri Lanka conducted the Pacific Airlift Rally, a biennial exercise, from September 11 to 15, 2017. The Pacific Airlift Rally brought …
Opinion: Sri Lanka in a bind over disappearances bill and new constitution
By PK Balachandran The Sri Lankan government is in a bind over two important commitments it had solemnly made two years ago, one to the electorate of Sri …
President’s Secy, Defense Secy & Eastern Province Governor sworn in
July 04, 2017 (LBO) - Veteran administrator Austin Fernando was sworn in as the new Secretary to the President before President Maithripala Sirisena Tuesday at …
Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff in Sri Lanka for official visit
At the invitation of the Sri Lankan Navy Commander, Chief of the Naval Staff - Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah is in Sri Lanka on a five days …
Sri Lanka Air Force Mi-17 helicopter crashes, no casualties
May 29, 2017 (LBO) – Police said an Air Force Mi-17 transport helicopter crashed Monday when descending to distribute goods to a flooded village in …
Air India to begin Varanasi, Colombo direct flights: PM Modi
May 12, 2017 (LBO) – Air India will operate direct flights between Colombo and Varanasi from August this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, speaking at …
Sri Lanka govt wants Sarath Fonseka as defense chief
Apr 26, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s national government has offered ex-Army chief Sarath Fonseka the task of upholding discipline in the country by taking a …
President grants service extension for Navy Commander
President Maithripala Sirisena has granted a service extension to Navy Commander Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijeyagunaratne, media reports said. This extension has …
Sri Lanka army seeks USD50mn loan from Russia for Mali operations
Jan 26, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet nod has been received to obtain a 50 million US dollar loan from a Russian bank to purchase military equipment …
Sri Lanka to amend firearms ordinance
Jan 18, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President, as the Defence Minister, has proposed to the cabinet that the firearms ordinance should be amended as a timely …
Sri Lanka taking steps to deal with troubled past: Foreign Minister
Jan 16, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka will deal with her troubled past honestly and truthfully, Foreign Minister Managala Samaraweera said, speaking at the Chatham …
Trinco port to India followed by Hambantota to China: JVP
Jan 06, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s marxist JVP says the island nation will have to let India control the Trincomalee harbour as a result of giving Hambantota …
Sri Lanka divided as panel backs foreign judges to probe war crimes
Jan 06, 2017 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka should bring in international prosecutors and judges to help investigate alleged atrocities in the civil war that ended in …
India, Sri Lanka to release fishermen in each others’ custody
Jan 02, 2017 (Reuters) – India and Sri Lanka agreed to release fishermen in each others' custody, a joint statement said on Monday, a move that is likely to …
Prime Minister thanks Navy Commander for rescuing ships
Dec 15, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Prime Minister today expressed his gratitude to the Navy Commander and the entire staff for rescuing the two ships that were …