Category: Politics
Ceylon Chamber call for few more edits to the 21st amendment to the constitution of Sri Lanka
In a letter to the Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Prison Reform the joint Chambers of Commerce has called for a further strengthening of the 21st amendment through a few more amendments necessitated by past learnings and current context to meet the aspirations of the people, including the business community, who are seeking a […]
New Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane assumes duties
The new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardane assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry on 23 May, 2022. She was appointed as the Secretary with effect from 20 May, 2022. After a simple ceremony following the assumption of duties, Foreign Secretary Wijewardane addressed the staff officers of the Ministry. A Member of […]
Nine cabinet ministers sworn in before President
Nine new Cabinet Ministers of the All-Party Government were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Colombo this morning (20).They are;01. Nimal Siripala de Silva – Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Services 02. Dr. Susil Premajayantha – Minister of Education 03. Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella – […]
Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament
Sri Lanka notes with regret the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and recognizing May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, the islands’s Government said in a statement. “The Government categorically rejects the blatantly false allegation of genocide contained in the parliamentary motion […]
“Rajapaksa government does not support PM Wickremesinghe,” Eran in Parliament
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that although Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had proposed that a female be elected unopposed to the vacant post of Deputy Speaker of Parliament, the Rajapaksas nominated a male and elected him as the deputy speaker opposing the PM’s proposal. By this act the Rajapaksas have made it clear at the […]
Public clamours for Harsha de Silva to join government
May 15, 2022 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s twittersphere has seen a surge in activity due to the recent political and economic crises. Events reached a crescendo as violent rioting transitioned into the the surprising outcome of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe being sworn in for the 6th time. Perhaps the most significant presence on Twitter in […]
MR and 16 others get overseas travel ban
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has imposed an overseas travel ban on Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and 16 others. The list includes – Johnston Fernando Pavithra Wanniarachchi Mahinda Rajapaksha Sanjeeva EdirimanaKanchana Jayaratne Rohitha Abeygoonewardene C B Ratnayake Sampath Atukorale Renuka Perera Namal Rajapaksha Sanath NishanthaNishantha Jayasinghe Amith Abeywickrema Pushpalal Mahinda KahandagamaDilith Fernando Deshabandu Tennekoon The order was issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in relation to the […]
Ranil Wickremesinghe takes oath as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
The Leader of the United National Party (UNP), Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. Wickremesinghe took the oath before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House. Wickremesinghe has previously served as the Prime Minister on five occasions. Secretary to the President Gamini Senarath and Maithree Wickremesinghe were also […]
“I will resign if political stability is not achieved soon” CB Governor
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe says without political stability in the island, the bank’s steps towards the revival of the nation’s economy would not be successful. Speaking to the media a short while ago in Colombo he said he would resign if political parties do not ensure stability in the next two weeks. […]
Secretaries appointed to Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance
Three Secretaries have been appointed to the Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance from yesterday (10) to ensure the normalcy of the livelihood of the people, in accordance with the powers vested in the President.Accordingly, the secretaries who served in these three Ministries;01. Ministry of Defence – Retired General Kamal Gunaratne 02. Ministry of […]
Protests at the Naval Base in Trinco
A protest erupted outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have sought refuge in the base following anti-government clashes on Monday. The group is demanding the former prime minister and his family be held accountable for the crisis and be arrested. […]
IGP orders CID to probe attack on “Temple Trees and Galle Face Green”
The Inspector General Of Police has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to immediately initiate investigations into the incident in which a group of supporters of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked protesters outside Temple Trees at “Mainagomama” and then at Galle Face Green’s “Gotagogama” on Monday. Police said a group of people who had come […]