Sri Lanka condemns nuclear test by North Korea
Sept 15, 2016 (LBO) - The Government of Sri Lanka says it condemns the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on …
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High Court awards death sentence to Duminda Silva in Bharatha Lakshman case
Sept 08, 2016 (LBO) – Colombo High Court today handed the death sentence to five defendants including former MP Duminda Silva in the Bharatha Lakshman murder …
Sri Lanka government and Muslim Council condemns Malaysia HC attack
Sept 07, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Muslim Council has vehemently condemned the attack on the country’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ibrahim Ansar, and …
Indian Ocean Region, significant playing field for big powers: PM
Sept 02, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister says the Indian Ocean region has always been a significant playing field for big powers and historically …
Bakeer Marker appointed chairman of National Information Center
Aug 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved appointing former Media Minister Imthiaz Bakeer Marker as the chairman of the proposed National …
Anti corruption movement urges President to reveal secrets
Aug 23, 2016 (LBO) – A Sri Lankan anti corruption movement, Voice Against Corruption, today urged the President to reveal the hidden secrets of the former …
President strengthens SLFP to face possible separation
Aug 22, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena today appointed a new district leader and a new organizer for Sri Lanka Freedom Party to …
Norwegian PM’s private visit to Sri Lanka now official
Aug 12, 2016 (LBO) – Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg who is presently in Sri Lanka on a private visit, will have an official programme at the …
FCID collecting vital information necessary for governance: official
Aug 06, 2016 (LBO) - A stream of former government and corporate officials who have been questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of …
Modi says Indian cooperation must happen as per Sri Lankan aspirations
July 28, 2016 (LBO) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India’s development cooperation with Sri Lanka must happen as per aspirations of …
Canadian FM visits Sri Lanka to help with human rights
July 27, 2016 (LBO) – Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion is to visit Sri Lanka until July 29 to advance bilateral relations and to support …
Sri Lanka starts drafting framework for Independent Media Commission
July 18, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has convinced media institutions of the need for establishing an Independent Media Commission in the country. …
Sri Lanka PM to meet Singapore’s leadership at South Asia Convention
July 15, 2016 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to have bilateral discussions with Singapore's president and premier during his …
VAT increase will apply after Parliament approval: Prime Minister
July 11, 2016 (LBO) – The Supreme Court’s interim order issued today suspending VAT increase is not expected to have any adverse impact on the …
Will not allow any interference of foreign judges & courts: President
President Maithripala Sirisena emphasizes he will not allow any foreign court, judge or organization interfere into the internal administration and judiciary …
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 …
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 …