Politics

Sri Lanka’s Northern PC invited to commemorate victory against separatism

May 15, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s coalition government has invited Northern Provincial Councilors to attend the victory day celebrations which will be held …

Sri Lanka cabinet takes time to finalize 20A; local government election under new system

May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has appointed a ministerial sub committee to study the 20th amendment proposals and to identify the …

Sri Lanka’s cabinet spokesman was offered Rs20mn bribe

May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne told reporters Thursday that he had been offered a bribe of 20 million rupees …

Sri Lankan politicians in “Till death do we part” struggle for power

May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s politicians should take a good example from their British counterparts not be too greedy for power and cling on to it but …

Sri Lanka PAFFREL calls Parliamentarians to adhere March 12 Declaration

May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s election watchdog PAFFREL has called Parliamentarians to adhere March 12 Declaration when handing over nominations for the …

Sri Lanka’s foreign policy reset to serve all Lankans: Foreign Minister

May 13, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s foreign policy has been reset to serve the interests of all Sri Lankans and eager to regain its position as a …

Sri Lanka’s UNP challenges MR supporters to show majority for Prime Ministerial candidature

May 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ruling United National Party on Tuesday challenged those demanding the former President as Prime Ministerial candidature …

Sri Lanka’s President discuss 20th amendment with all political parties

May 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena Monday met leaders of all political parties and discussed the proposed electoral reforms at …

Sri Lanka’s President to present 20A at all party representatives’ meeting Monday

May 10, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to present the proposed 20th Amendment to the constitution at the all …

Sri Lanka’s President Sirisena meets former President Rajapaksa (In Pics)

May 06, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena met former President Mahinda Rajapakse today at Parliament.

Sri Lanka’s new government has hopeful prospects of opening positive relations with US: National Peace Council

May 05, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new government has hopeful prospects of opening a new relationship with United States of America and opportunities of …

US official John Kerry stressed US commitment for Sri Lanka’s war crimes probe

May 4, 2015 (LBO) – United States Secretary of State John Kerry met heads of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party Sunday and stressed his country’s …

US pledges support for Sri Lanka

May 3, 2015 (LBO) – United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, has promised the government all possible assistance to continue its current process in the …

Sri Lanka’s Parliament has no legitimacy: Must dissolve immediately – Eran

Apr 30, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament has no legitimacy and must be dissolved immediately, Deputy Minister of highways, higher education and …

Sri Lanka’s United National Party corrects historical mistake: Ravi Karunanayake

Apr 29, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s largest single political party on Tuesday corrected its historical mistake by passing the 19th amendment to the …

Sri Lanka’s President says “Thank You everyone for contributing towards passing 19A”

Apr 29, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President, Maithripala Sirisena thanked all the parliamentarians who supported the adoption of the 19th amendment to the …

Sri Lanka enacts constitutional amendment; executive powers diluted

Apr 28, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Tuesday passed the third reading of the 19th amendment to the constitution with 212 votes in favor and …

Sri Lanka Parliament passes 19th amendment

Apr 28, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament on Tuesday approved the second reading of the much awaited 19th amendment with a two third majority. 215 …