Category: Politics
Easter Sunday bombings trigger downgrade for Colombo city in latest Global Liveability Index
Sep 04, 2019 (LBO) – The Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka have triggered a downgrade for Colombo city in Global Liveability Index 2019, The Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest liveability survey showed. The findings of the survey added that the devastating terrorist attacks in New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the past year are a […]
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. “SLFP therefore, […]
‘s constitutional reform in address to Maldivian legislature
September 3, 2019 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is on an official visit to the Maldives where he has recently addressed the Maldivian Parliament. He will also chair the Indian Ocean Summit on his multi-day visit. In his address to the Maldivian Parliament, he cited the democratic achievements of his government with significant focus […]
Sri Lanka seeks intl. assistance in preventing extremism; highlights value of community policing
Sep 03, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has sought expertise in preventing violent extremism (PVE) from the Global Community Engagement & Resilience Fund (GCERF), in the post-Easter Sunday scenario where violent extremism has become the biggest threat to national security. At the invitation of the Foreign Ministry, the Executive Director of GCERF, Dr. Khalid Koser […]
Opinion: The Relevance of Ranil Wickremesinghe
September 2, 2019 (LBO) – The hyenas in the UNP are chomping at the bit. In their delusions of grandeur they feel that the have the UNP leader cornered, and are drooling at the chance to feed on the spoils of his dead carcass. They want power, the only nourishment that will satisfy their selfish […]
Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary says Post 21/4, a litmus test for protecting HR while fighting terrorism
Sep 02, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha says that post 21/4 has been a ‘litmus test’ on Sri Lanka’s resolve to adhere to human rights standards, while fighting terrorism, and also to determine the robustness and shortcomings of the democratic institutions that have been strengthened in recent years. The Foreign Secretary […]
Sri Lanka Prime Minister to visit Maldives
Aug 27, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe will undertake an official visit to the Maldives on 2nd September 2019, on an invitation extended by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives. During the visit, the two leaders will engage in discussions relating to all aspects of the bilateral relationship to […]
Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka must not be ignored, says UN rights expert
Aug 26, 2019 (LBO) – Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka require urgent action by the authorities to strengthen respect for freedom of religion or belief in Sri Lanka, says UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Ahmed Shaheed. “There is a serious deficit of trust among ethno-religious communities in Sri Lanka following […]
Sri Lanka Army Commander to reorganize all military intelligence units
Aug 22, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva says that he wants to reorganize military intelligence units and raise them to an elevated level in keeping with strategies of international armies. The new Commander of the Army in his message on assumption of office as the 23rd Commander vows […]
Appointment of Army Commander is a sovereign decision by Head of State: Foreign Ministry
Aug 20, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says that the appointment of Army Commander is a sovereign decision by the Head of State and foreign entities trying to influence the decisions and internal administrative processes of public service promotions is unwarranted and unacceptable. Releasing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that articulating a […]
‘s appointment undermines Sri Lanka’s reputation: US Embassy
Aug 19, 2019 (LBO) – The United States is deeply concerned by the appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as Army Commander, releasing a statement the US Embassy in Colombo said. “The allegations of gross human rights violations against him, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,” the embassy said. […]
‘s new Army Commander
Aug 19, 2019 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The appointment came after Army Chief Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake officially retired from service yesterday. Reports said that Silva’s appointment will be for a period of 4 months along with 6 months […]