Achieving UNHRC resolution goals ground to a virtual halt: Special Rapporteur
Human rights and counter-terrorism: UN Special Rapporteur Ben Emmerson on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while …
Politics
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 …
PM to head committee on UNHRC recommendations
June 22, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will head a special committee to oversee implementation of United Nations Human Rights …
Those relegated to dustbin of history exploiting extremism: UNP
June 19, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s main ruling party, the United National Party, says political forces relegated to the dustbin of history are the ones who …
Sri Lanka Prime Minister off to US for medical treatment: Minister
May 30, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has left the country for medical treatment in the United States, Health Minister …
Ravi Karunanayake wants more under his purview: reports
May 24, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake wants to bring the Securities and Exchange Commission under his purview …
Sri Lanka reshuffles cabinet of ministers
May 22, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka reshuffled its cabinet of ministers Monday morning, with nine cabinet ministers and a state minister taking oaths. "Nine …
China pledges Yuan 2.4bn to Sri Lanka up to 2020
May 17, 2017 (LBO) – Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday pledged 2 billion Yuan (290 million dollars) development assistance to Sri Lanka for 2018 – …
Belt and Road initiative complements Sri Lanka’s vision: PM
May 16, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says China's ‘Belt and Road’ initiative complements Sri Lanka’s vision as they …
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 …
Future of Anti-Corruption Committee to be decided soon: PM’s office
May 08, 2017 (LBO) – The future of Sri Lanka's Anti-Corruption Committee Secretariat will be decided after receiving a report being prepared by a special …
Implications for Office on Missing Persons from Presidential powers: Verite
Apr 21, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s nineteenth amendment (19A) to the constitution which placed limitations on the powers of the President have implications …
Sri Lanka govt’s constitutional reform communication unsuccessful: CPA poll
Apr 03, 2017 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Centre for Policy Alternatives’ latest opinion poll on constitutional reforms shows that 55 percent of those polled believe …
Sri Lanka ministries pay Rs150mn for rented premises every month
Mar 23, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament was informed Thursday that the government paid around 150 million rupees as monthly rent for buildings occupied …
US invites countries to co-sponsor UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka
Mar 16, 2017 (LBO) – United States State Department says it is pleased that Sri Lanka has agreed once again to co-sponsor a UNHRC resolution and applauds the …
PM reveals progress of Presidential Commission of Inquiry
Mar 09, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Presidential Commission of Inquiry has carried out in-depth investigations into 400 complaints to date and investigations …
Draft of Sri Lanka truth seeking commission within 2 months: FM to UNHRC
Feb 28, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister expects draft legislation on the truth seeking commission to be presented before the cabinet within the …
Yahapalana authorities trying to foist bond scam on my government: MR
Foisting responsibility for the bond scam on the Rajapaksa govt. It is with regret that I inform the public of a diabolical attempt by the yahapalana …
President to take action against corrupt government members
Feb 02, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena says he will have to take decisions on the actions of members of the former government as …