Category: Politics
Sri Lanka lacks officers to investigate large scale corruptions: PM
May 23, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe Friday said that the country lacks officers to investigate large-scale corruption, fraud and irregularities and the professionals who have the knowledge are not keen to do so.“As the new government, we are in the process of exposing large-scale corruption, fraud and irregularities which have […]
Sri Lanka FM meets German Foreign Minister; extends invitation to visit Sri Lanka
May 23, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on Friday met German Foreign Minister Dr. Frank Walter Steinmeier at the German foreign office in Berlin and extended an invitation to visit Sri Lanka, the Foreign Ministry said. “Our immediate priority is to reset the investment climate by making Sri Lanka a secure, efficient […]
Sri Lanka turns down no confidence motion against Governor and bribery head
May 21, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Speaker of the Parliament, Chamal Rajapakse Wednesday turned down the opposition request to pass no –confidence motion against Arjuna Mahendran, the governor of the Central bank and Dilrukshi Wickremasinghe, Director General of the Bribery Commission. “An existing committee should conduct the initial investigation and the findings, along with […]
Sri Lanka’s Parliament to be dissolved soon : President
May 20,2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithreepala Sirisena said that parliament will be dissolved soon after the establishment of the constitutional council in the the country. The new parliament will be in place by September this year, President said while addresing the media Wednesday morning.
Post-war Sri Lanka concentrated on development not reconciliation: President
May 19, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s former administration, after winning a terrorist war against the LTTE has not concentrated on the reconciliation process, President Maithripala Sirisena said.“I think the post war Sri Lanka concentrated more on physical development rather than building reconciliation,” Sirisena said.He was speaking at the ‘Ranaviru Commemorative Parade 2015’ held in […]
Sri Lanka will leave no room for power misuse: President
May 18, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena said that there won’t be any room left for the misuse of power and past incidents would be rectified.At a meeting held Sunday, President Sirisena asked, SLFP supporters whether they thought it would be right on his part, if he used his Presidential powers to […]
‘s Northern PC invited to commemorate victory against separatism
May 15, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s coalition government has invited Northern Provincial Councilors to attend the victory day celebrations which will be held next week in Southern Sri Lanka.“We are inviting all. We’ll see whether they are coming,” cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said.“We are not going to commemorate this as a war victory. We […]
Sri Lanka cabinet takes time to finalize 20A; local government election under new system
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has appointed a ministerial sub committee to study the 20th amendment proposals and to identify the principles laid down by each party, cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said.Sarath Amunugama, S.B. Dissanayake, Lakshman Kiriella, Kabir Hashim, Champika Ranawaka, Rauff Hakeem, Gayantha Karunathilaka, Palani Digambaran and Rishad Bathiudeen has been […]
‘s cabinet spokesman was offered Rs20mn bribe
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne told reporters Thursday that he had been offered a bribe of 20 million rupees for keeping silent on a matter relating to the Avant Garde investigation. “The bribe was for a two weeks of silence. I refused it and my friend has a voice […]
Sri Lankan politicians in “Till death do we part” struggle for power
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s politicians should take a good example from their British counterparts not be too greedy for power and cling on to it but step down in a humble manner, a Minister said.“Our politicians want to stay in power till they die without letting fresh faces come forward.If they think […]
Sri Lanka PAFFREL calls Parliamentarians to adhere March 12 Declaration
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s election watchdog PAFFREL has called Parliamentarians to adhere March 12 Declaration when handing over nominations for the upcoming general election. The Declaration which was presented to all political parties on 12 March 2015 is a criterion on the values and qualifications that need to be considered when selecting […]
‘s foreign policy reset to serve all Lankans: Foreign Minister
May 13, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s foreign policy has been reset to serve the interests of all Sri Lankans and eager to regain its position as a respected member of the international community, Foreign Minister said.Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera addressing ambassadors representing twenty four countries explained efforts to restore democracy through constitutional, administrative and […]