Category: Politics
Sri Lanka Army Commander to reorganize all military intelligence units
Aug 22, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva says that he wants to reorganize military intelligence units and raise them to an elevated level in keeping with strategies of international armies. The new Commander of the Army in his message on assumption of office as the 23rd Commander vows […]
Appointment of Army Commander is a sovereign decision by Head of State: Foreign Ministry
Aug 20, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says that the appointment of Army Commander is a sovereign decision by the Head of State and foreign entities trying to influence the decisions and internal administrative processes of public service promotions is unwarranted and unacceptable. Releasing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that articulating a […]
‘s appointment undermines Sri Lanka’s reputation: US Embassy
Aug 19, 2019 (LBO) – The United States is deeply concerned by the appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as Army Commander, releasing a statement the US Embassy in Colombo said. “The allegations of gross human rights violations against him, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,” the embassy said. […]
‘s new Army Commander
Aug 19, 2019 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The appointment came after Army Chief Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake officially retired from service yesterday. Reports said that Silva’s appointment will be for a period of 4 months along with 6 months […]
JVP declares Anura Kumara as their presidential candidate
Aug 18, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today declared its leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka as their presidential candidate during a rally held at the Galle Face Green. National People’s Power, under the leadership of the JVP and 28 other political & civil organizations is set to contest at the upcoming […]
‘s to lose
August 17, 2019 (LBO) – Noise. That is how one can describe the presidential aspirations of the most talked about candidates in Sri Lanka today. Whether it is UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa, former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa or even current President Maithripala Sirisena, the airwaves are blanketed with moves and counter moves from each […]
UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion, Ahmed Shaheed to visit Sri Lanka
Aug 13, 2019 (LBO) – The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Ahmed Shaheed, will carry out an official visit to Sri Lanka, from 15 to 26 August 2019. “I will look at how Sri Lanka promotes and protects the rights to freedom of religion or belief.The visit will be an opportunity […]
‘ll never allow anyone to infringe sovereignty of Sri Lanka: Gotabaya (Full Speech)
Venerable Maha Sangha and religious dignitaries from the Christian, Hindu, Islamic and other faiths.5th Executive President of Sri Lanka, HE Mahinda Rajapaksa, Honourable Members of Parliament and other public representatives, Party Leaders.Professionals, War Heroes, Artistes, Media Personnel, Representatives of National Organisations, Trade Unions. Those of you who represent every corner of our motherland. All patriotic […]
Our candidate will be next president of Sri Lanka, not Gota: Mangala
Statement by Mangala Samaraweera M.P. Earlier today, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced the presidential candidate for his family’s new political party, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). For weeks he refused to confirm the circulating rumours about who the candidate would be.I have known Mahinda Rajapaksa for many years.We worked together side-by-side in the Sri […]
Mahinda officially names Gotabaya as their presidential candidate
Aug 11, 2019 (LBO) – Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today officially named former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the presidential candidate of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. Leadership of the party ceremoniously handed over to Mahinda Rajapaksa during the inaugural convention held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. Speaking at the National Convention, ex-President Rajapaksa said that […]
Opinion: Ranil vs Gotabaya is a victory for the Nation
August 10, 2019 (LBO) – Tomorrow, August 11th 2019, is Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s day to shine. At what portends to be a massive political rally, his brother, former President cum Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa will take over officially as the leader of the SLPP. The SLPP is Sri Lanka’s new major political party founded on the […]
UNP coalition announcement delayed till end August : Ranil
Aug 06, 2019 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the postponement of the formation of the Democratic National Front (DNF) was temporary and that it will be done towards the end of August. Issing a formal statement the PM reiterated that the amendment to the coalition’s constitution had been presented after the UNP Working […]