Category: Politics
Sri Lanka President appoints three new SLFP organizers
July 10, 2015 (LBO) – Three new Sri Lanka Freedom Party organizers received their appointment letters from President Maithripala Sirisena, Thursday, a statement said. Chamara Sampath Dahanayake was appointed as the SLFP organizer for Budulla- Passara and Nandimithra Ekanayake was appointed for Matale-Rattota while Sumith Samanadasa received his appointment letter as the SLFP organizer for […]
Former President Mahinda Rajapakse signed nomination papers last night: PICS
July 10, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapakse has signed his nomination papers to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections at his home near Colombo on Thursday night contrary to claims that he signed the papers earlier in the day, posting photos foreign correspondents association said. AFP’s Ishara Kodikara was at the former […]
General election nominations not finalized, anything can change: Rajitha Senaratne
July 09, 2015 (LBO) – Nomination for upcoming general election of Sri Lanka is not finalized and yet to get President Sirisena’s approval, Cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said.“We have submitted several proposals to President Sirisena and we proposed not to give nomination for people who are involved in corruption allegations and drug cases,” Senaratne told […]
Ranjan thanks Maithri for allowing Mahinda to contest under UPFA
July 08, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s former Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake says he is greatful to President Maithripala Sirisena for allowing Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest under the UPFA ticket.“We are very greatful to the President for allowing us to criticize a corrupted group as our opponents,” Ramanayake told reporters Wednesday.“Otherwise we have no other […]
“MR getting nominations will help UNP to win” former deputy Minister
July 07, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s former President, Mahinda Rajapaksa obtaining nomination for the general election will help the United National Party win more votes, a former deputy Minister said. “Mahinda Rajapaksa getting nomination and contesting the August general elections will only be an added advantage for the UNP to win more votes,” Ajith […]
Sri Lanka COPE didn’t meet bond report deadline,COPE Chief presented his own document: PM
July 7, 2015 (LBO) –Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe said that the inquiry into the Central Bank bond issue by the committee on public enterprises (COPE) did not report to the Parliament as directed by the Speaker but instead asked for more time which was granted. “You will recall that consequent to a motion […]
Sri Lanka call for more women in new parliament
July 07, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Women’s Affairs Ministry called on all political parties to allocate one third of seats in the new parliament for women. “At the forthcoming General Election all the political parties are urged to ensure that at least 30 percent of candidates they nominate for election are women,” Swarna Sumanasekera, […]
Sri Lanka’s Tamil and Muslim community says President owes victory to minorities: Survey
July 06, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Tamil and Muslim community are of the opinion that President Maithripala Sirisena owes his victory to the minority vote, a survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives showed. Around 55 percent of Sri Lankans agree with the submission that President owes his Presidential Election victory to the […]
‘s Freedom Alliance yet to unite
July 04, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s United People’s Freedom Alliance led by President Maithripala Sirisena decided to allow ex-President Rajapaksa to contest under UPFA. Though Rajapaksa fraction demanded the position of Prime Ministerial candidature or UPFA group leadership at the recent discussions, President Sirisena has refused them. Rajapaksa allies on Friday evening holding a […]
Mahinda won’t accept nomination unless it’s for leadership position: Vasudeva
July 3, 2015 (LBO) –United People’s Freedom Alliance’s fraction of former president Rajpakse says that they won’t accept the nomination unless the party agrees to give leadership for Rajapakse.“We asked for the leadership (Group leadership or Prime Ministerial Candidate) of UPFA, not the nomination,” Vasudeva Nanayakkara told LBO on Friday.“That is why it is not […]
No plans to take any action against CB Governor: Lakshman Kiriella
July 02, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Arjuna Mahendran would not be removed from his post since the allegations are false, former leader of the house Lakshman Kiriella told reporters Thursday.“We are not planning to take any action against him,” Kiriella said.“There were three draft reports on this bond issue, But none […]
‘s common opposition will receive only 55 seats: Lakshman Kiriella
July 02, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ruling United National Party predicting the results of the upcoming general election said they are targeting over 115 seats and the common opposition receives only 55 seats in the Parliament.Former leader of the house and Plantation Industries Minister Lakshman Kiriella told reporters Thursday that they will drag most […]