Category: Politics
Indian Naval Ship ‘Nireekshak’ arrives at Trincomalee harbour
Nov 26, 2019 (LBO) – The Indian Naval Ship ‘Nireekshak’ arrived at the port of Trincomalee on a training visit and the ship was warmly welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval tradition. Upon her arrival yesterday, the Commanding Officer of the vessel, Commander BK Prashant called on Commander Eastern Naval Area, […]
‘s Interim Cabinet sworn-in
Nov 22, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday appointed the interim cabinet of the caretaker government that will remain in place till the next General election. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa – Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, Policy Development, Buddha Sasana & Religious Affairs, Cultural, Water Supply & Urban Development, Housing Facilities Nimal […]
Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn in as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
Nov 21, 2019 (LBO) – Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday took oaths as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka before his younger brother President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat. Ranil Wickremesinghe officially informed the President today that he resigned from the PM post to allow the new President to form a caretaker […]
‘s resignation statement (English)
November 21, 2019 (LBO) – Ranil Wickremesinghe released a brief statement on his impending resignation as Prime Minister. The 5 time PM’s recent 5-year tenure was tarnished by the actions of former President Maithripala Sirisena, whose erratic and unconstitutional actions lead to a breakdown in national security and downturn in the economy. Despite having to […]
I decided to resign from the post of Prime Minister: Ranil Wickremesinghe
Nov 20, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that he has decided to resign from the post of Prime Minister, allowing the new President to form a new government. Making a special statement, he said that he will announce this to the President tomorrow (21). “I met President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on […]
Opinion: Time for Ranil Wickremesinghe to crack the whip
November 20, 2019 (LBO) – Gotabaya Rajapaksa is the President of Sri Lanka. The former Defence Secretary won the just concluded Presidential election with a massive majority of over 1.3mn votes. His leading contender, former UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa, was not even able to garner 42% of the total vote, while Rajapaksa secured over […]
Russian Navy training ship arrives at port of Hambantota
Nov 20, 2019 (LBO) – Russian Navy training ship ‘Perekop’ arrived at the port of Hambantota on a goodwill visit yesterday and she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. A delegation comprising the Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka, Colonel Denis I.Shkoda and […]
‘s mandate and support General Elections
November 19, 2019 (LBO) – SLPP Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has called on the UNP to support the dissolution of Parliament so that a General Election can be held. In order for Parliament to be dissolved before February, 2/3 of the 225 legislators must vote for dissolution. Reports have indicated that in order to respect the […]
S R Attygalle appointed Secretary to the Treasury & Finance Ministry
Nov 19, 2019 (LBO) – Former Central Bank Deputy Governor S R Attygalle has been appointed as the Treasury Secretary and Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. Former Treasury Secretary P B Jayasundera was appointed as the President’s Secretary. Jayasundera received his appointment letter from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today. Oshada Senanayake was appointed as the […]
Peaceful electoral process marred by an uneven playing field: EU election observators
Nov 18, 2019 (LBO) – The European Union election observation mission (EU EOM) has concluded that the presidential election was largely free of violence and technically well-managed, but that unregulated campaign spending, abuse of state resources and media bias affected the level playing field. Presenting the mission’s preliminary statement in Colombo, Chief Observer Marisa Matias […]
United States looks forward to working with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Nov 18, 2019 (LBO) – The United States congratulates the people of Sri Lanka on their democratic presidential election and said they are looking forward to working with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The US embassy said in a statement that Sri Lanka has continued to show the strength and resilience of its republic with a free, […]
Gotabaya Rajapaksa sworn in as 7th Executive President of Sri Lanka
Nov 18, 2019 (LBO) – Gotabaya Rajapaksa took the oath of office on Monday as the 7th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. The swearing-in ceremony was held before the Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya and Secretary to the President Udaya R. Seneviratne at the Ruwanweli Seya in Anuradhapura. “We want to […]