Category: Politics
US warship arrived in Trinco, location to be tested for air logistics hub concept
Aug 24, 2018 (LBO) – Amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, for a scheduled port visit on Friday. An amphibious transport dock also called a landing platform/dock (LPD), is an amphibious warfare ship, a warship that embarks, transports, and lands elements of […]
Sri Lanka looks forward to work closely with new Premier of Pakistan
Aug 20, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s head of state, President Maithripala Sirisena says he is looking forward to working closely with the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, to further develop the historic partnership. Sending a diplomatic note, President Maithripala Sirisena said that he is confident that new Premier’s tenure of office will help […]
UK helps Sri Lanka to resettle 2,500 people in recently released lands in North & East
Aug 16, 2018 (LBO) – United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka recently entered into a partnership agreement with the UK to extend support for a sustainable resettlement project.The 1.3 million US dollars worth project will directly support more than 2,500 people returning to their lands recently released in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Batticaloa Districts.The […]
Spending 640,000 rupees for a chair is not a big deal: WPC Chief Minister
Aug 14, 2018 (LBO) – Chief Minister Isura Devapriya says that it is not a big deal to spend 640,000 rupees for a chair in the Western Provincial Council as the council is rich with money. Addressing a gathering Chief Minister said that their newly built provincial council building is a 15-storey building with modern […]
” to politics in Sri Lanka
August 13, 2018 (LBO) – Cricket legend and icon Kumar Sangakkara has dashed the hopes of Sri Lankans everywhere by releasing a statement that he will not be entering politics. Instead of merely ruling out the 2020 Presidential election, Sangakarra has dashed all hopes by saying that with “enormous certainty” he will never enter politics […]
Sri Lanka is monitoring Singapore FTA to address any issue: Prime Minister
Aug 10, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that they are monitoring and reviewing the Singapore FTA to address issues. Speaking at an award ceremony held yesterday, Wickremesinghe emphasized that if Sri Lanka wants to go global, the country must have access to the global market. “Lots of people are […]
Pakistan maritime security ship “Kashmir” to visit Sri Lanka
Pakistan Maritime Security Ship (PMSS) “Kashmir” is scheduled to arrive at Colombo Port on a four-day goodwill visit from August 13 to 16, 2018. Pakistan Naval ships frequently pay port calls to Sri Lanka, as both countries enjoy warm diplomatic and strong military ties. Such interactions also demonstrate both navies’ resolve to contribute towards achieving […]
Opposition Leader post will not be changed: Speaker informs Parliament
Aug 10, 2018 (LBO) – Delivering the verdict of the Opposition Leadership, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed Parliament that there will be no change in the post. The verdict came after Dinesh Gunawardena’s request to appoint him as the Opposition Leader as they represent 70 seats in the parliamentary opposition. “Leader of the Opposition in our […]
We will take every action to defeat “trade union terrorism”: Sagala
Aug 09, 2018 (LBO) – Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said the government will take every possible action to defeat what he called the “trade union terrorism” spreading in the country.Releasing a statement, former Law and Order Minister said that it is imperative that trade unions act in a civilized manner within an […]
Sri Lanka Medical Association says composition of Medical Council needs revision
Aug 08, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) has asked the Health Ministry to set up a committee to review the Medical Ordinance with a specific focus on the composition of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC). Releasing a media release, the association said they are willing to provide a facilitator forum to […]
UPFA opposes giving opposition leadership to Joint Opposition
Aug 07, 2018 (LBO) – United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has opposed the request of Joint Opposition about the opposition leader post in the Parliament, political sources said.A letter signed by eight people in the Joint Opposition had been sent to the speaker requesting Dinesh Gunawardene be appointed as the leader of the Opposition.UPFA General […]
Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints official Media Spokesperson
August 6, 2018 (LBO) – In a tweet less than an hour ago, speculated presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa announced the appointment of his official media spokesperson. The appointment of a youth official to such a crucial position has come as a surprise to some political insiders. The tweet follows below: