Category: Politics
Sri Lanka political crisis deepens as Parliament shows no confidence in PM
Nov 14, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed a no-confidence motion against newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday. After a chaotic Parliamentary vote, the Speaker announced that the majority voted in favor of the no-confidence motion, a claim that the allies of Rajapaksa reject. The Speaker’s office, however, said a copy of […]
JVP hands over no-confidence motion against Mahinda Rajapaksa
Nov 14, 2018 (LBO) – The Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna has handed over a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.JVP Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath said that the motion has been handed over to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya.The agenda for the day, however, is to be decided by the House itself as party leaders meeting ended without […]
‘t take President’s power to appoint a Prime Minister: Nimal Siripala
Nov 13, 2018 (LBO) – Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says that the Speaker cannot take the powers of the President and move to appoint a Prime Minister. “Even if he appoints a purported Prime Minister it will be a nullity, that has no force in law,” de Silva said at a special press conference […]
Sri Lanka Parliament will convene tomorrow morning: Speaker
Nov 13, 2018 (LBO) – Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says according to the 2095/50 proclamation issued on 04 November 2018 by the President, the Parliament will be convened at 10 am tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Speaker has called a party leaders meeting tomorrow morning (8.30 am) at the Parliament. Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is ready to demonstrate […]
Supreme Court issues interim order for gazette issued dissolving Parliament
Nov 13, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has issued an interim order staying operation of the Gazette proclamation dissolving the Parliament till 7 December 2018.Leave to proceed has been granted for all the Fundamental Rights petitions heard and the case has been fixed for argument on the first week of December 2018. Meanwhile, […]
Supreme Court adjourned till 5:00pm as nation awaits decision on interim relief
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We will form a broader and fresh alliance to save Sri Lanka: Ranil
Nov 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ousted Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the political parties of United National Front are expecting to form a new political alliance. Releasing a special statement Wickremesinghe said they are currently discussing about building a broader people’s organization to save the country from the current situation.Wickremesinghe criticized the President […]
Petitions against dissolution of Parliament: Supreme Court adjourns till tomorrow
Nov 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court adjourned till the next day as the Attorney General asked time for his submission for the Fundamental Rights petitions filed by several parties challenging the dissolution of Parliament. Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Chief Justice Nalin Perera, Justice Priyantha Jayawardena and Justice Prasanna S Jayawardena fixed the […]
Sri Lanka Foreign Minister briefs Colombo based diplomats
Nov 12, 2018 (LBO) – Foreign Minister Dr.Sarath Amunugama briefed foreign diplomats based in Colombo at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning.According to the Foreign Ministry, the Minister has clarified the chain of events that compelled President Maithripala Sirisena to arrive at the decision to dissolve Parliament.He has emphasized the constitutionality of the steps taken […]
Sri Lanka Presidents explains reasons for dissolving parliament
Nov 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s president Maithripala Sirisena said the main reason to dissolve Parliament last Friday night was claims of parliamentarians being bought over. In an address to the nation late Sunday night President Sirisena said, all of you will acknowledge what a tragical situation in politics when the value of the Members […]
Karu calls upon public servants to refuse illegal orders no matter from whom
Nov 11, 2018 (LBO) – Karu Jayasuriya on Sunday called upon all public servants to refuse to execute any illegal orders they may receive, no matter from whom. “I urge all public servants who have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution to revisit that oath,” Jayasuriya said. “Our foremost duty is to the Constitution. […]