Report on Wilpattu resettlement presented to President Sirisena

June 8, 2015 (LBO) – A report prepared by environmental organizations on the controversial issue of the resettlement within Wilpattu Sanctuary boundaries in Sri Lanka was presented to President Maithripala Sirisena last week.President Sirisena assured that he would not let any person to damage the environment but will take the final decision on the resettlement […]

Post-war Sri Lanka concentrated on development not reconciliation: President

May 19, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s former administration, after winning a terrorist war against the LTTE has not concentrated on the reconciliation process, President Maithripala Sirisena said.“I think the post war Sri Lanka concentrated more on physical development rather than building reconciliation,” Sirisena said.He was speaking at the ‘Ranaviru Commemorative Parade 2015’ held in […]

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 coming months and years, a statement said.“We respect and value your work,” Kerry was quoted saying when he paid a courtesy call on the President today at the Presidential […]

Sri Lanka’s 19th amendment debate in progress; protest backing 19A

Apr 27, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena making a special statement in the parliament on Monday opened the debate of much awaited 19th amendment to the constitution.“I don’t think there were any state heads that acted with such flexibility to remove these powers and I expect all of you to vote for […]