Category: Politics
Democracy Index 2018: Sri Lanka ranking falls more than others in region after crisis
Jan 09, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s democracy ranking has fallen more than any other country in the region with a marked decrease in its score from 6.48 in 2017 to 6.19, driven by a worsening in the functioning of government and in civil liberties.The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index 2018 provides a snapshot of […]
‘s Finance Minister
Jan 03, 2019 (LBO) – Two European Union Parliamentary Members Lord William Dartmouth and Geoffrey Van Orden who visited Sri Lanka as members of the “Friends of Sri Lanka Group”, has paid a courtesy call on the Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera yesterday. According to the Finance Ministry, during the call both the parties have exchanged views on matters […]
Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers sworn in
Dec 20, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers was sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, today. Accordingly, 29 new Cabinet Ministers were sworn in before the President (without President’s cabinet portfolios). Sources said State Ministers and Deputy Ministers will be appointed later. Following are the Ministers and their portfolios: […]
I appointed Ranil W as PM to respect parliamentary traditions: President
The special statement made by Maithripala Sirisena after the new Prime Minister sworn-in The January 08, 2015 Presidential election was an extraordinary people’s victory achieved through a challenging election campaign. In that victory, the people of the country had many of their hopes and expectations. As of now, with completion of almost four years, we […]
Constitutional violation cannot be rectified by way of an election: New PM
Dec 18, 2018 (LBO) – Taking oaths as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe made a commitment to establishing normalcy in the country and continuing with the development agenda. In a special statement the reappointed Premier said that, this Constitutional violation cannot be rectified by way of an election. “It is also stated in the […]
MR announcing resignation says TNA now holds remote control in Parliament
English translation of the text of a speech made by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his Wijerama Mawatha residence on 15 December 2018. Most venerable members of the Maha Sangha, Clergymen of all religions, Members of Parliament, Ministers, and dear friends, The Supreme Court has delivered a judgement against the holding of the general election […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]