Category: Politics
Indian Prime Minister reiterates Sri Lanka to implement 13th amendment
Nov 30, 2019 (LBO) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated Sri Lanka to implement the 13th amendment to the constitution and expected that Sri Lanka will pursue the process of reconciliation, to fulfill the aspirations of the Tamils for equality, justice, peace and respect. Delivering his remarks at the joint press meet with Sri […]
SL Govt re-affirms commitment Vienna Con on diplomatic relations following Swiss Embassy incident
Nov 29, 2019 (LBO) – The Government of Sri Lanka has taken serious note of the alleged criminal incident concerning a locally recruited staff member of the Embassy of Switzerland in Colombo, recently a statement said. On being informed of the alleged incident yesterday, the Police has taken immediate action to commence an investigation into […]
President appoints six-member committee to aid appointments at state institutions
Nov 29, 2019 (LBO) – The Presidential Secretariat appointed a six-member committee comprised of professionals under the directions of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit recommendations on appointment of competent personnel to the Boards of Public Enterprises, Statutory Bodies and State-owned Commercial Businesses. The high-level committee headed by Sumith Abeysinghe, former Secretary to the Cabinet and […]
Speaker to recognise Ranil Wickremesinghe as Leader of the Opposition
November 27, 2019 (LBO) – The Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament Karu Jayasuriya will recognise the Leader of the UNFGG, Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Leader of the Opposition. The Speaker tweeted that the recognition of Wickremesinghe was “done upholding established Parliamentary traditions that should not be violated.” The Speaker is one of Sri Lanka’s most […]
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 […]