Category: Politics
UN Human Rights commissioner commends Sri Lanka’s progress
June 28, 2016 (LBO) – The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has commended steps that the Government of Sri Lanka has taken to implement some of the key commitments made in the Sri Lanka sponsored US resolution, even though rapid action could have been taken in other areas. Issuing a special report to the […]
Sri Lanka Cabinet cancels consultancy in defence HQ project
June 23, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has decided to cancel the consultancy given to a private firm for the construction of the defence headquarters complex at Akuregoda, Battaramulla. “The Committee appointed in the above purpose has observed that selection of consultancy firms and their payments have been done without providing true information to […]
Sri Lanka port city becomes financial city, new deal by August: PM
June 17, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s port city construction will be converted to a financial city with a new agreement which is expected to be signed by August with the China Harbour Engineering Company, the Premier said. Officially announcing the lifting of EU fishing ban, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the port city land […]
No-faith motion against Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister defeated
June 09, 2016 (LBO) – The no-confidence motion moved by the joint opposition against Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake was defeated in Parliament a short while ago by a majority of 94 votes. 51 voted for and 145 voted against the motion while 28 were absent.
India plans expanded missile export drive, with China on its mind
June 9 (Reuters) – India has stepped up efforts to sell an advanced cruise missile system to Vietnam and has at least 15 more markets in its sights, a push experts say reflects concerns in New Delhi about China’s growing military assertiveness. Selling the supersonic BrahMos missile, made by an Indo-Russian joint venture, would mark […]
Sri Lanka ministers need good vehicles to serve people: Rajitha
June 08, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ministers should be given proper vehicles to serve the public though there may be public resistance to tax-free vehicles, Co-Cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said. The government yesterday presented a supplementary estimate of 1.2 billion rupees seeking Parliament approval to purchase 32 vehicles for 30 ministers, state ministers and […]
Sri Lanka Central Bank clarifies reports on expenses incurred by Governor
June 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has clarified media reports about expenses incurred by the Governor. “It has been reported in the media that allegations had been made by members of the Parliamentary opposition that the Governor of the Central Bank has misused public funds.” “The CBSL wishes to state that neither […]
Sri Lanka’s JVP to vote for no-confidence against Finance Minister
June 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today said the party will vote in favor of the upcoming no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake. The no-confidence motion handed over in March by the Joint Opposition will be taken up for debate on Wednesday and the vote will be taken […]
Sri Lanka falling short on HRC commitments, says report
June 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is falling short on commitments made at the Human Rights Council on addressing the legacy of war and implementing peace and reconciliation measures, the Sri Lanka Campaign said, releasing a score-card on steps taken so far. The government responded to OHCHR Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) findings by […]
Federal proposal among Sri Lankan views on constitutional reform: PRC
June 01, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Public Representations Committee (PRC) on constitutional reforms has received various proposals from the public including proposals for a federal solution with separation of power, the committee said. The Chairman of the Committee Lal Wijenayake told reporters Wednesday that the public had different views on the nature of the […]
President calls on developed nations to invest in Sri Lanka
May 27, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday called on developed nations and multilateral and bi-lateral investors to invest in Sri Lanka as the country lack finances for extensive development efforts. Addressing the G 7 Outreach Summit today in Ise-Shima in Japan, he said that with a revolutionary change of governance, […]
Sri Lanka sets up independent office to trace missing persons
May 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved establishment of an independent institution as office on missing persons by a Parliament Act with the view to search for and trace missing persons. The cabinet proposal made by Prime Minister will identify appropriate mechanisms and submit recommendations to authorities to take measures on missing […]