Tri Forces for controlling drugs, President ready to execute death penalty
July 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to draft a Drug Controlling Special Provision Bill empowering the authorities to use Tri …
Politics
Prevailing political uncertainty affects investor confidence: First Capital Research
July 11, 2018 (LBO) – Prevailing policy uncertainty created through the political uncertainty is a major deterrent which may slow down the gradual …
Thailand PM to visit Sri Lanka, negotiations for a possible FTA
July 10, 2018 (LBO) – Prime Minister of Thailand, General Prayut Chan-o-cha will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on 12 and 13 July 2018. This visit …
Singapore Prime Minister hosts luncheon for Sri Lanka delegation
July 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka delegation led by Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe has graced a luncheon hosted by Singapore Premier Lee Hsien Loong today. buy …
Media Minister condemns attacks on journalists contributed to NYT report
July 04, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Media Minister on Wednesday condemned recent attacks on two Sri Lankan journalists who contributed to the New York Times …
Sri Lanka reiterates that Hambantota cannot be used for military purposes
July 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has informed China that Hambantota cannot be used for military purposes, Prime Minister’s office said in a statement …
No contribution was made by China Harbour to my election campaign: MR
July 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa says no contribution was made by China Harbour Company to his 2015 presidential election …
US to follow Sri Lanka’s progress closely despite their withdrawal from UNHRC
June 21, 2018 (LBO) – Outgoing US Ambassador Atul Keshap has met with senior Sri Lankan officials to convey the assurance of the United States government on …
Battle of the 70 year olds as Gotabaya turns 69, three months after Ranil
June 20, 2018 (LBO) - Today, former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa turned 69 years of age, roughly 3 months after Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe …
Tribute: Sir Desmond De Silva QC (1939-2018)
June 10, 2018 (LBO) - The British press is full of tributes following the unexpected demise of Sir Desmond de Silva QC. Most major media publications in the UK …
Harin Fernando becomes new Media Spokesman of UNP
June 01, 2018 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday handed over the appointment letter to Telecommunications Minister Harin Fernando who was …
Mangala reveals why Ranil won’t give up on UNP leadership
May 14, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera recently revealed the reason as to why current leader of the UNP is not …
President advises authorities to enforce law against officials with bribery charges
May 04, 2018 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered immediate suspension of the senior official attached to the Presidential Secretariat and the …
Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers sworn in
May 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers was sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today. buy …
Joint committee of both parties to study cabinet reshuffle: President
Apr 06, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday said the proposed cabinet reshuffle will be studied by a joint committee of the …
Sri Lanka Prime Minister wins no confidence motion
Apr 04, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday secured a majority of votes showing the confidence Parliamentarians …
We will vote for No Confidence Motion to oust PM: SLFP Media Spokesman
Apr 04, 2018 (LBO) – Contrary to the statement made by State Minister A.H.M. Fowzie, Media Spokesman of the SLFP, State Minister Dilan Perera told LBO that …
No Confidence Motion: Fowzie says SLFP decides to abstain from voting
Apr 04, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Freedom Party has decided to abstain from voting at the no confidence motion against the Prime Minister, State Minister …
President Maithripala Sirisena to visit Pakistan tomorrow
At the invitation of the President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain, President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a three day official visit to Pakistan from 22 to …
Marapana, Amunugama & Faiszer to represent Sri Lanka at UNHRC
Mar 19, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s delegation to the 37th session of the UNHRC will include Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana, Special Assignments Minister …