Category: Politics
‘s IGP race
Apr 20, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Pujitha Jayasundara as the new Inspector General of Police. President’s Media Division said the President has presented the letter of appointment to Jayasundara today (April 20) at the Presidential Secretariat. President Sirisena recently submitted the names of three Senior Deputy Inspectors Generals of Police, […]
Panama Papers: Reclaiming money more important than revealing names, says ACF
Apr 08, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Anti Corruption Front says re-claiming money from hidden offshore accounts is more important than revealing names. Speaking about Panama Papers, an advisor to Anti Corruption Front, Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon told Lanka Business Online that the ICIJ organization has already started processing data on Sri Lanka. Tennakoon said investigations […]
IGP Illangakoon called on President to formally inform his retirement
President Maithripala Sirisena says N. K. Illangakoon, the outgoing Inspector General of police (IGP), was an exemplary character for the Police officers to emulate as he fulfilled his duties and responsibilities in protecting the dignity of his office. The President made these remarks when IGP N. K. Illangakoon called on him to formally inform his […]
Sri Lanka Parliament converts to Constitutional Assembly, members appointed
Apr 05, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new Parliament converted into a constitutional assembly for the first time today with the aim of enacting a new constitution. The Speaker Karu Jayasuriya is also the Chairman of the new Constitutional Assembly. The resolution presented by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to convert parliament into a Constitutional Assembly in January […]
‘s UNP announces changes in party positions
Apr 05, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ruling United National Party on Tuesday carried out several changes in party positions, although there were no significant changes to the line up. The UNP Working Committee appointed Primary Industries Minister Daya Gamage as Senior Deputy Chairman of the party by abolishing the existing National Organizer post. Minister […]
Govt. to obtain services of retired Tri forces officers for public institutions
Mar 31, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed the Defence Ministry to maintain a database of retired Tri forces officers in order to obtain their service where necessary to public institutions on contractual basis. The decision has also been endorsed by the cabinet as a solution to the lack of technically […]
Goa Shipyards builds two Advanced Patrol Vessels for Sri Lanka Navy
Mar 28, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene has inspected the progress of two Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels being built for Sri Lanka Navy at Goa Shipyards. Indian media said Wijewardene has held a discussion with Goa Shipyards Chairman and Managing Rear Admiral Shekhar Mital along with the shipyard officials on the […]
US Navy warship to call Colombo port on weekend
The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) will arrive in Colombo for a port call March 26, the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship since October 2011. The visit builds upon last month’s Partnership Dialogue in Washington D.C., where both nations pledged to strengthen maritime security cooperation efforts in the Indian […]
Sri Lanka’s Right to Information Bill presented to Parliament
Mar 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s long-awaited Right to Information Bill was presented to Parliament today as the first reading. Mass Media and Parliamentary Reforms Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka presented the bill to the house. The speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday informed Parliament that the bill has been passed through all provincial councils subjected to certain […]
UK supports professional development of Sri Lanka Police
For the last three years the UK, through the Scottish Police College, has supported the development of new training programmes for the Sri Lanka Police – both for new entrants to the Police College and more senior officers at the Police Academy. Courses at the Academy cover topics such as Ethical Leadership and Organisational Management. […]
PM’s allegation on undisclosed loans, a complete falsehood: MR
Mar 14, 2016 (LBO) – The prime Minister’s recent allegation on undisclosed loans is a complete falsehood, Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said. Rajapaksa speaking at his Battaramulla office on Monday said state owned enterprises engage in commercial activities and they have their own dealings with banks. “Borrowings by state entities are governed by their respective […]
Sri Lanka’s UNP and Communist Party of China to strengthen links
Mar 07, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ruling United National Party has initiated plans to deepen its relationships with the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Board of Investment said in a media release. The statement came after the Chairman of the UNP Minister Malik Samarawickrama and Minister Sagala Ratnayaka concluding a meeting with Minister and Vice […]