Category: Politics
“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 […]
Sri Lanka imposes curfew under Section 16 of Public Security Ordinance
Curfew has been imposed on the entire country from 7.00 pm Monday (09) to 7.00 am Tuesday (10) in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance.Issuing a statement the President’s office said “No person is allowed to be on any public road, railway, public park, public recreation ground or other […]
Sri Lanka PM steps down triggering cabinet resignations following month long protests
Cabinet Ministers have begun to resign following the resignation of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his post. Channa Jayasumana and Widura Wickramanayake had already tendered their resignation to the President, sources confirmed. Meanwhile, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has strongly condemned the violent acts taking place in parts of the country right now by those ‘inciting […]
Ceylon Chamber calls for immediate action be taken against attacks on protesters
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is alarmed by the violent attacks on protestors outside Temple Trees and at Galle Face and calls upon the Government and the armed forces to take immediate action to prevent peaceful demonstrators being attacked. An impartial investigation should be carried out to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. Failure […]
Due consideration will be given to proposals in compliance with Constitution: President tells BASL
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that he will consider acting in compliance with the Constitution on the proposals put forward by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka to overcome the current political and economic instability.The President made these remarks at a discussion held with the Executive Committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka yesterday (08) […]
‘s Foreign Minister requests bridging finance from Chinese Ambassador
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor G.L. Peiris has requested assistance from China, particularly in the field of bridging finance during a difficult time. Minister Peiris met with the Ambassador of China, Qi Zhenhong, on 21 April 2022 at the Foreign Ministry. The Foreign Minister has apprised the Ambassador of the current situation in the country […]
Joint Chambers call for repeal of 20th amendment in letter to President
Sri Lanka’s Joint Chambers of Commerce in a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapakse has requested action to be initiated to repeal the 20th amendment to the constitution. The full text of the letter follows….. Letter by the Joint Chambers to H E the President Your Excellency, Current Economic and Political Situation The Private Sector, as […]
I take current crisis as an opportunity to bring about change people expect: President
Address by the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to the newly appointed Ministers after the swearing-in of the new Cabinet: Today, I am addressing you at a time when the country is facing one of the most difficult and challenging economic, political, and socially decisive time in the history of Sri Lanka. Today, I have appointed new […]
17 new Cabinet Ministers sworn in before President
17 new Cabinet Ministers were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Colombo, today (18). They are: Dinesh Gunawardena – Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government Douglas Devananda – Fisheries Dr. Ramesh Pathirana – Education, Plantation Industries Prasanna Ranatunga – Public Security, Tourism Dilum Amunugama – Transport, Industries […]