Category: Politics
‘s Premiership tomorrow
Dec 14, 2018 (LBO) – Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to resign from the Premiership tomorrow after an address to the nation, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said.In a Twitter message, Namal Rajapaksa said the decision has been taken to ensure the stability of the nation.He, however, said the SLFP will work to form a broader political coalition with President Sirisena.After […]
Supreme Court decision on Parliament dissolution at 4.00pm
Dec 13, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court will deliver its decision on the dissolution of parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena at 4.00 pm Thursday. A three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice, Nalin Perera granted interim relief by issuing a stay order on the dissolution of parliament ordered by President Maithripala Sirisena on […]
Sri Lanka Supreme Court extends interim order on Parliament dissolution
Dec 07, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has extended a suspension of a contested dissolution of parliament in the island by another day. The Court said that the extension will be till Saturday (tomorrow) and will allow further hearings scheduled today. Earlier, a three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice, Nalin Perera granted […]
We are only partners of Sri Lanka democracy, but not of UNP: ACMC
Dec 06, 2018 (LBO) – All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) said that they are committed stakeholders of Sri Lanka’s democracy but not striving to promote deposed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as an individual. “We do not have any personal passion for the individual, Ranil Wickremesinghe. There are no ‘relationships’ between ACMC and the UNP either,” […]
We are not willing to use elections to bypass the constitution – Ranil
December 5, 2018 (LBO) – Leader of the UNP Ranil Wickremesinghe in a press conference today at Temple Trees reiterated his party’s firm stance that they are not willing to use elections as a means of bypassing the constitution. While also telling media that they are ready for elections, he reiterated that the legitimate constitutional […]
MR says Executive President has powers to call for general election
Dec 03, 2018 (LBO) – With petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament fixed for argument on December 4, 5 and 6 disputed Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa in an address to the nation last evening showed historical instances when general elections were called to resolve political crises in the island. “From the time of our first Parliament, elections […]
Sri Lanka Parliament cuts budgetary allocations for Prime Minister’s office
Nov 29, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Parliament today voted for a motion to cut off budgetary allocations to the Prime Minister’s office which was approved by the House after having taken a vote, 123 in favour and 0 against. The motion, signed by UNP MPs Navin Dissanayake, Ravi Karunanayake, Nalaka Prasad Colonne, Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardana, […]
President reiterates appointing experienced and qualified professionals to Govt positions
Nov 28, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers emphasised appointing experienced and qualified professionals as chairpersons and director board members, to accomplish the objectives and goals of statutory boards. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the president Maithreepala Sirisena to appoint a committee chaired by the presidential secretary to present […]
7 member Supreme court bench to hear petitions against Parliament dissolution
Nov 27, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Chief Justice Nalin Perera has appointed an additional four members to the Supreme Court bench to hear petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament starting next week. The revamped bench will comprise the Chief Justice, Buwaneka Aluwihare, Sisira J de Abrew, Priyantha Jayawardena, Prasanna S. Jayawardena, Vijith Kumara […]
“Swimming upstream in politics for the betterment of Sri Lanka” : President
Nov 26, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena says that he is swimming upstream in politics for the betterment of the future of the Motherland. “I am not alone in the struggle, all the common people who love the country have joined hands me,” he siad. He made these remarks addressing the Silver […]
Mahinda reiterates need of general election and calls for public support
Nov 26, 2018 (LBO) – Mahinda Rajapaksa says there is no need to hold a presidential election at this stage but only a general election. In a special statement he proposed to all political parties to agree among themselves to hold a general election to enable the people to exercise their sovereign right to elect a government of their […]
Sri Lanka Speaker appoints Committee of Selection despite opposition
Nov 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on Friday appointed the Committee of Selection under the standing orders of 136 and 143, despite opposition from the UPFA members.Speaker announced names giving 5 members each to UPFA and UNF and one each to TNA and JVP for the Committee. Speaker also called a vote […]