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Opinion: Give Ranil a break and allow him space to put Sri Lanka back together
December 17, 2018 (LBO) – Remember where we have been. In the moments after October 26th, and the days immediately following, Sri Lanka reached all time lowpoints in its constitutional democracy.Hunkered down in his official residence (Temple Trees), illegally deposed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, his parliamentary group, and party supporters engaged in gallows humour in […]
JICA extends its support to recyclable waste flow in Sri Lanka
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) successfully held “Waste Flow & Recycle Industry Survey, and Information Dissemination Seminar” together with Central Environmental Agency (CEA). JICA has been conducting waste management project namely “Pollution Control and Reduction of Environmental Burden in Solid Waste Management” in Sri Lanka from February 2017 to February 2019. In cooperation with […]
We welcome democratic resolution of political crisis: Delegation of EU
Dec 17, 2018 (LBO) – Delegation of the European Union in agreement with the EU Ambassadors and the Norwegian Ambassador resident in Colombo on Monday welcomed the peaceful and democratic resolution of Sri Lanka’s political crisis in accordance with the constitution.Issuing a joint statement, the delegation also commended the resilience of Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions […]
‘s Port of Colombo
Dec 17, 2018 (LBO) – A high profile delegation of the United States headed by Deputy Assistant Secretary at the United States Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs David Ranz has made a special visit at the Colombo Port last Thursday. Sri Lanka Ports Authority said the delegation was welcomed by the Chairman of […]
Hayleys Energy commences first oil and gas drillship lay-up at Hambantota, Sri Lanka
Dec 17, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Energy Services announced the arrival of the oil and gas drillship “Aban Abraham” for a warm lay-up to the Hambantota International Port. Aban Offshore Limited, the company that own the vessel, is India’s largest offshore drilling services provider to oil companies, providing drilling operations, production and exploratory work […]
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 […]
Dr. Ravi Perumalpillai, Oxford Surgeon who became a Jaffna Farmer
By Jekhan Aruliah I write this piece as my appreciation of a Diasporan who came back to Jaffna and made a difference, sowing economic and medical seeds in the North. A friend who passed away in Colombo on 9th December 2018, and whose ashes were scattered in Jaffna four days later. I first met Ravi […]
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 […]
Full Supreme Court decision against Parliament dissolution published
Dec 14, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court in a historic judgment on Thursday ruled that the President’s decision to dissolve Parliament was unconstitutional and declared the dissolution null and void.Delivering a unanimous judgment, head of the seven-member bench Chief Justice Nalin Perera said the President’s decision to dissolve Parliament has violated 12 (1) […]
Kaspersky Lab makes inroads into Sri Lanka with new distributor SATL
Dec 14, 2018 (LBO) – Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab has been successfully expanding its business in the South Asia region. Continuing to have a strong hold in the Indian market, they have now moved to achieve a similar hold in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. After a successful launch in Bangladesh in November, Kaspersky Lab are […]