MR wants USD3.5bn syndicated loan agreement tabled in Parliament
July 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa has requested the government to table the USD3.5bn syndicated loan agreement along with …
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Sri Lanka’s new counter-terrorism legislation being finalized: Foreign Minister
June 30, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is finalizing the first draft of the new counter-terrorism legislation that will replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act, …
UN Human Rights commissioner commends Sri Lanka’s progress
June 28, 2016 (LBO) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has commended steps that the Government of Sri Lanka has taken to implement some of the key …
Sri Lanka Cabinet cancels consultancy in defence HQ project
June 23, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cabinet has decided to cancel the consultancy given to a private firm for the construction of the defence headquarters …
Sri Lanka port city becomes financial city, new deal by August: PM
June 17, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s port city construction will be converted to a financial city with a new agreement which is expected to be signed by …
No-faith motion against Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister defeated
June 09, 2016 (LBO) – The no-confidence motion moved by the joint opposition against Sri Lanka's Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake was defeated in …
India plans expanded missile export drive, with China on its mind
June 9 (Reuters) - India has stepped up efforts to sell an advanced cruise missile system to Vietnam and has at least 15 more markets in its sights, a push …
Sri Lanka ministers need good vehicles to serve people: Rajitha
June 08, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ministers should be given proper vehicles to serve the public though there may be public resistance to tax-free vehicles, …
Sri Lanka Central Bank clarifies reports on expenses incurred by Governor
June 06, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Central Bank has clarified media reports about expenses incurred by the Governor. "It has been reported in the media that …
Sri Lanka’s JVP to vote for no-confidence against Finance Minister
June 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today said the party will vote in favor of the upcoming no-confidence motion …
Sri Lanka falling short on HRC commitments, says report
June 06, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is falling short on commitments made at the Human Rights Council on addressing the legacy of war and implementing peace and …
Federal proposal among Sri Lankan views on constitutional reform: PRC
June 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Public Representations Committee (PRC) on constitutional reforms has received various proposals from the public including …
President calls on developed nations to invest in Sri Lanka
May 27, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday called on developed nations and multilateral and bi-lateral investors to invest …
Sri Lanka sets up independent office to trace missing persons
May 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved establishment of an independent institution as office on missing persons by a Parliament Act with the …
Sri Lanka’s promised reforms, repeal of PTA delayed: Int. Crisis Group
May 25, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's reform agenda has slowed and the Tamil minority is beginning to doubt the government's ability to fulfill pledges made, the …
We’re not putting Sri Lanka’s war heroes behind bars: President
May 19, 2016 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says people who put war heroes in jail are now making allegations that the government is getting ready to …
No issue buying new vehicles for Sri Lanka’s Premier: PM’s Office
May 16, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister’s office says there is no problem with the decision to import two brand new bullet-proof vehicles for the …
Sri Lanka seeks foreign assistance to trace stolen assets: President
May 13, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government is currently in the process of seeking information and assistance from foreign countries to trace stolen …
Joint Opposition MP imports first tax-free vehicle for this year
May 11, 2016 (LBO) – A Parliamentarian aligned with the joint opposition has imported a brand new Range Rover under the tax-free vehicle scheme of the …
Structures of a nation at war still in place, say UN Rapporteurs
May 09, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka needs to remove many of its war time practices that are still in place that limit freedoms and rights of the populace, a United …