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Oct 16, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s National Election Commission anticipates the highest ever voter turnout in the country’s presidential election history with the upcoming polls scheduled to be held on 16 November 2019. Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya told reporters Wednesday that the commission is expecting a voter turnout close to 85 […]
First Capital expects possible easing of political uncertainty post elections
Oct 10, 2019 (LBO) – The completion of Sri Lanka’s election cycle is most probably likely to resolve political uncertainty in the local front, the First Capital Research said. Releasing the First Capital’s mid-year economic outlook, the research arm said they believe that immediately following the Presidential Election a new Prime Minister being appointed, though […]
Sri Lanka presidential rivals hand in nominations
Oct 07, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka presidential rivals handed in their nomination papers for the upcoming Presidential Election. Minister Sajith Premadasa and his main rival in elections next month, former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, handed in their poll nomination papers. Premadasa representing New Democratic Front and Rajapakse representing Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna were among […]
All borrowings since 2016 used to settle Rajapaksa loans: Mangala
On 9th January 2015, as the Rajapaksa family took-off to Medamulana, they flew past many of their white elephants. In Colombo, it was the Lotus Tower. As they landed, the empty and unused Mattala Airport, Hambantota Port, Cricket Stadium, IT Park, Cinema Park and Conference Hall must have come into view. The Treasury Building – […]
We will ensure that Sri Lanka meets its voluntary intl commitments: Sajith
Oct 04, 2019 (LBO) – Presidential Candidate of the United National Front, Sajith Premadasa at an interaction with the Diplomatic Corps, assured that he is committed to working as a team in government, and ensure that Sri Lanka meets its voluntary international commitments. Addressing the Diplomatic Corps on Wednesday, Premadasa said that they are firmly […]
Yahapalanaya has not built anything of lasting value from USD26bn loans: MR
Oct 01, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa says that the yahapalana government has not built anything of lasting value or anything that would generate an income from the staggering 26 billion US dollars that they took in the form of foreign currency commercial loans since January 2015. Releasing a statement, the […]
UNP declares Sajith Premadasa as their Presidential candidate
Sep 26, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ruling United National Party at the working committee meeting unanimously decided to field Minister Sajith Premadasa as the candidate for the upcoming presidential election. UNP leader Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe recommended Premadasa’s name at the working committee meeting. online pharmacy buy spiriva inhaler with best prices today in […]
” to do a good thing – Sumanthiran on Executive Presidency
September 21, 2019 (LBO) – TNA MP M. A. Sumanthiran commenting on the potential abolition of Sri Lanka’s Executive Presidency has stated that there is “No ‘bad time’ to do a good thing… even at the 11th hour do what was promised for 25 years.” Sumanthiran’s comments come after a widely reported contentious emergency Cabinet […]
‘s Presidential Election on Nov 16: Election Commission
Sep 18, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election will be held on November 16, Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya said. Nominations will be called on October 07 and the relevant Gazette notification will be issued tonight.
UNP internal crisis shows real democracy exists within party: Sajith
Sep 10, 2019 (LBO) – United National Party Deputy Leader, Minister Sajith Premadasa says that although some internal crisis are seen inside the party to those who are not well-versed in democracy, it is really the party exercising true democracy. “Certain factions are attempting to emphasize that there is a division within the UNP with […]
Next President will be powerless, all powers will be with PM: President Sirisena
Sep 04, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena says that in accordance with the 19th amendment to the constitution, the next President will be powerless. Addressing the SLFP Convention to mark the 68th anniversary of the Party yesterday he said that the Defence Ministry too will be with the Prime Minister. online pharmacy […]
JVP declares Anura Kumara as their presidential candidate
Aug 18, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today declared its leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka as their presidential candidate during a rally held at the Galle Face Green. National People’s Power, under the leadership of the JVP and 28 other political & civil organizations is set to contest at the upcoming […]