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 …
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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 …
Sri Lanka’s MPs clash in Parliament, one hospitalized
May 03, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Tuesday adjourned following a tense situation that erupted in the chamber with parliamentarians in the joint …
Right to Information bill inconsistent with Constitution: Supreme Court
May 03, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has determined that certain clauses of Right to Information bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, …
Unreasonable tax increases to be enforced after May Day: MR
Apr 28, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lankan general public will have to suffer from unreasonable tax increases that are to come into effect from 2 May 2016, Former …
President responds to NPC resolution, won’t allow Sri Lanka to be divided
Apr 27, 2016 (LBO) – The government will never allow any harm to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation, referring to a recent resolution by …
HR improvement in Sri Lanka; concerns remain: UK Human Rights Report 2015
Apr 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka continues to be named as one of 30 ‘Human Rights Priority Countries’ (HRPCs); where the UK has serious human rights …
Pujitha Jayasundara wins Sri Lanka’s IGP race
Apr 20, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Pujitha Jayasundara as the new Inspector General of Police. President's …
Panama Papers: Reclaiming money more important than revealing names, says ACF
Apr 08, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Anti Corruption Front says re-claiming money from hidden offshore accounts is more important than revealing names. online …