Category: Politics
Eran Submits private members Bill to make declaration of Assets and Liabilities public
Opposition Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne today submitted a private member’s Bill to amend the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities Law, No.1 of 1975 to make the provisions of the act apply to the President as well. Accordingly, the President, Members of Parliament, and other high-ranking Judicial, Public, and Public sector officials have to declare their Assets […]
Sri Lanka welcomes G7s announcement to build constructive relationship with China: President
Sri Lanka welcomes the G7s announcement that they are prepared to build a stable and constructive relationship with China, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said at the Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia. President Ranil Wickremesinghe took the stage at the ‘Nikkei Forum: Future of Asia’ held in Tokyo, Japan today (25). During his address, the […]
TISL files petition with Supreme Court challenging Anti-Corruption Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) on Wednesday filed a petition (SC SD 19/2023) with the Supreme Court, challenging the Anti-Corruption Bill, highlighting several key concerns. While TISL welcomes the long-awaited Anti-Corruption Bill, TISL’s petition was filed challenging certain provisions of the law, on the basis that they are unconstitutional, considering that the law must be […]
US blacklists Karannagoda for human rights violations; Sri Lanka regrets decision
The United States on Thursday banned former Sri Lankan Navy Commander and Governor of North Western Province Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and his family from entering the country over gross violation of human rights. “The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) […]
Minister does all these malicious acts to harass us & to protect one SDIG, says Ajith Rohana
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) of the Southern Province Ajith Rohana says that he will not abide by the recent transfer order made by the Ministry of Public Security, as he is not bound to follow unlawful orders. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the National Police Commission, he highlighted that […]
Main points of IMF agreement will be passed into law, says President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be presented to Parliament for a vote on whether to support it. Following this, the key points of the agreement would be enacted into law. The President also indicated that the Prevention of Terrorism Bill, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and […]
President expresses gratitude to all who helped Sri Lanka; import restrictions to be relaxed
In a special statement following the approval of the extended credit facility by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka is no longer deemed bankrupt by the world. The President further stated that the loan facility serves as an assurance from the international community that Sri […]
‘ Union proposes amendments to CBSL Bill
The Central Bank Executive Officers’ Union (CBEOU) requests the Speaker and all the members of Parliament to seriously consider the concerns of CBEOU and take action to incorporate necessary amendments to the Bill during the legislative process related to its enactment. Writing a letter to the Speaker, the union said that they are concerned that […]
We sent Letter of Intent to IMF; expecting a reply before end of this month: President
The island nation is expecting the go-ahead from the Executive Board of the IMF for its Extended Fund Facility arrangement before the end of this month. Speaking in Parliament, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that they are expecting IMF to do its duty by the fourth week of this month. “We received the letter of financial […]
Change of govt can only be brought about through a parliamentary election, says President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the only way to bring about a change of government is through a parliamentary election and not through street protests, stating that the latter is not a viable option for the parliament. The President emphasized that a nation can become anarchic due to an economic collapse and urged everyone to […]
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry meets US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland
The Minister of Foreign Affairs at a luncheon meeting with U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland on 01 February 2023, discussed issues of importance to the two countries in further consolidating Sri Lanka–U.S. bilateral relations. Under Secretary Nuland carried a special message from U.S. President Joseph Biden to President Ranil Wickremesinghe felicitating Sri […]
US President extends warm wishes to Sri Lanka on its 75th Anniversary of Independence
US President Joseph R. Biden, in a warmly worded letter of felicitation, conveyed his best wishes to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence. The US President stated that he looks forward to strengthening and deepening the bilateral friendship even further and, […]