Term of office for Sri Lanka’s President is five years: Supreme Court
Jan 15, 2018 (LBO) – Supreme Court has informed President Maithripala Sirisena that the duration of his term of office is five years, President’s Media …
Elections
‘Yahapalanaya’ shows 75-pct poor or no action on election promises
Oct 13, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s coalition government has recorded poor progress or no action in 75 percent or more of the election promises, …
LIRNEasia launches open data tool for re-demarcation of electoral divisions
LIRNEasia launched www.opendemarcations.lk, the new open data tool for re-demarcating Sri Lanka’s electoral divisions, at an interactive session held at …
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 …
Prasad Kariyawasam re-elected to UN Committee on Migrant Workers
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the USA, Prasad Kariyawasam, who has been a member of the UN Committee on Migrant Workers since its inception in March 2004, and …
Geetha’s disqualification does not invalidate nomination papers: Verité
May 22, 2017 (LBO) – Verité Research argues that the disqualification of a candidate does not invalidate nomination papers due to two main reasons. …
PAFFREL urges Election Commissioner to probe misuse of state vehicles
Sep 07, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s election watchdog PAFFREL has urged Election Commissioner to probe alleged misuse of state vehicles by ministers and other …
Audits of campaign financing needed in Sri Lanka Elections: Commissioner
23 Aug, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka should amend election laws so that campaign funding of political parties is transparent and audited, says Mahinda …
EU monitors say poll well-administered, some rules restrictive
Aug 19, 2015 (LBO) – European Union election monitors said on Wednesday the parliamentary election in Sri Lanka was well-administered and offered voters a …
UN Secretary General applauds the people of Sri Lanka for peaceful elections
Aug 19, 2015 (LBO) – The UN Secretary-General Ban ki moon has applauded the people of Sri Lanka for the peaceful and broad-based participation in the …
Sri Lanka Elections 2015 *** LIVE Commentary ***
Live Updates (highlights): Three Cabinet Ministers took oath before the President. Mangala Samaraweera as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wijeyadasa …
Sri Lanka Business Chamber praises poll, congratulates UNF
Aug 18, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lankans should calmly accept the final outcome of the election and demonstrate respect towards democratic ideals, the top business …
Sri Lanka stocks close higher after parliamentary polls
Aug 18, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lankan stocks closed up 0.09 percent on Tuesday a day after parliamentary elections in the island positioned the United National …
Sri Lanka’s 2015 General Election most peaceful election in recent history: PAFFREL
Aug 17, 2015 (LBO) – The general election that took place today was the most peaceful and fair in the recent history of the country, Sri Lanka’s election …
Only 226 minor election violations; no major incidents reported: Polls Chief
Aug 17, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Elections Commissioner said the election held today was conducted mainly in a free and fair manner. Speaking at a special …
Election peaceful with low incidence of law violations: Monitors
Aug 17, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s 2015 general election was conducted peacefully with few incidents of election law violence, the head of the …
Sri Lanka overall voter turnout reaches 70-pct Island wide
Aug 17, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka overall voter turnout has reached 70-pct Island wide, election observers said providing provisional figures. Anuradhapura 73% …
Sri Lanka General Election in Pics
Aug 17, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s 2015 parliamentary polls began on August 17 with a total of 6,151 candidates seeking a place for 225 places in …
22 incidents of electoral law violations today: PAFFREL
Aug 17, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s election watchdog PAFFREL says the organization has received 22 complaints in relation to electoral and general law …
Sri Lanka’s 2010 Parliamentary Election at a glance
Aug 17, 2015 (LBO) – The 2010 Sri Lankan parliamentary election was the first general election held in Sri Lanka following the conclusion of the three decade …