Category: Politics
Opinion: Ranil Wickremesinghe is fighting the good fight, and he will win it
November 7, 2018 (LBO) – A fortnight ago, Sri Lanka was shocked at the news that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been sworn in as the nation’s Prime Minister. Initial reactions of many were that they thought it was fake news, a joke even. However, as the news trickled out, and photos were circulated, it […]
UPFA MP Manusha Nanayakkara extends support to Ranil as legitimate PM
November 6, 2018 (LBO) – UPFA elected member of Parliament from the Galle District, Manusha Nanayakkara has resigned his deputy ministerial portfolio and pledged his support to Ranil Wickremesinghe as the legitimate Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. In a thoughtful letter below explaining his position, the former journalist accepted the stance of the Speaker Karu […]
Speaker recognises Ranil Wickremesinghe-led Government as legitimate
Nov 05, 2018 (LBO) – Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says that until the parliament is reconvened he has no option but to recognize the composition of the last parliament as legitimate. Slamming the President for his recent conduct, Speaker further says that he recognizes the previous government as the legitimate government unless proven otherwise by a Parliamentary […]
Parliament to reconvene on the 14th of November
Nov 05, 2018 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to reconvene the Parliament on November 14. The Gazette notification on reconvening the Parliament has been issued a short while ago. The President by virtue of the powers vested in him by Article 70 of the Constitution prorogued Parliament with effect from 27 October 2018 […]
Harsha tweets on crossover bribery allegations (VIDEO)
November 4, 2018 (LBO) –
‘s President to allow Parliament vote ASAP
November 3, 2018 (LBO) –
Parliament to be reconvened on Wednesday not Monday
Nov 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament will be reconvened on Wednesday the 7th of November and not Monday as earlier scheduled, the speaker has been informed by the President. A Gazzette to this effect will be issued soon. The President by virtue of the powers vested in him by Article 70 of the […]
Sri Lanka’s President appoints more ministers
Ministers appointed by the President Maithripala Sirsena today: Duminda Dissanayake: Minister of Irrigation, Water Resources and Disaster Management Dayasiri Jayasekara: Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training Piyasena Gamage: State Minister of Youth, Women and Child Affairs Lakshman Senewiratne: State Minister of Defence M. L. A. M. Hizbullah: State Minister of Highways and Road Development Mohan […]
Sri Lanka Parliament to be reconvened on Monday as earlier scheduled
Nov 01, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament will be reconvened on Monday as earlier scheduled, quoting the President, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said.The date was earlier fixed for the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (Budget Speech) which may use by the new government to present the vote-on-account instead of a full budget. President […]
IDU Chair Former Canadian PM Stephen Harper demands Sri Lanka parliament be opened
October 31, 2018 (LBO) “We are witnessing the breakdown of democracy in Sri Lanka” The International Democrat Union is following the latest developments in Sri Lanka with grave concern. On Friday, October 26, 2018, Sri Lankan President Sirisena removed Prime Minister Wickremesinghe from his position.This move has been widely denounced as unconstitutional. The IDU stands […]
The army will not get involved in the constitutional crisis – AFP report
October 31, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s army commander Mahesh Senanayake has told AFP the armed forces expected politicians to “constitutionally and legally” end the dispute.“The army will not get involved,” he said, responding to questions on the role of the military as the constitutional crisis, which is now on day 6, continues.“The police are responsible […]
Attorney General side steps Constitutional Crisis
October 13, 2018 (LBO) –