Category: Politics
Explain Vijitha Herath’s appointment to CC: Gammanpila
Oct 06, 2015 (LBO) – Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila has asked the President to explain the basis on which the JVP Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath was appointed to the Constitutional Council.As per the 19th amendment to the constitution, one Parliamentarian should be nominated by agreement of the majority of the Parliamentarians belonging to political parties, other than […]
Empty lands to be taken for food production: President
Oct 05, 2015 (LBO) – Private and state owned lands which have not been cultivated will be used for food production in the future, President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized. President Sirisena stated that it is a shame to import food from foreign countries for consumption when there is an ability to produce every food within the […]
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister to visit Japan
Oct 02, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will pay a four day official working visit to Japan from this Sunday, Japanese embassy in Sri Lanka said.During his stay in Japan, the Prime Minister and his spouse will be received in audience by their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan. Prime […]
New action plan to advance human rights in Sri Lanka: President at UNGA
Sep 30, 2015 (LBO) – The government intends to implement a new programme and plan of action in Sri Lanka to advance human rights, President Maithripala Sirisena said. Addressing the 70th UN General Assembly, Sirisena said the new vision for the country involves achieving the twin objectives of sustainable development and reconciliation. “In dealing with […]
Sri Lanka to include 25 pct women in local government elections
Sep 30, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister says reforms will be brought to include 25 percent females into local government bodies before the next polls, local media reports said.Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made these comments at the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the elections department in Colombo, Wednesday, it said. The statement comes following […]
US to implement USD2.6mn program to enhance justice system in Sri Lanka
Sep 29, 2015 (LBO) – The United States and Sri Lanka on Tuesday agreed to implement a 2.6 million US dollar program to enhance the capabilities of Sri Lanka’s criminal justice system. “A fair and equitable justice system goes to the heart of any democracy,” US Ambassador Atul Keshap said.“The United States looks forward to […]
US supports domestic process for justice, Kerry pledges to Sirisena
Sep 29, 2015 (LBO) – US Secretary of State John Kerry has reiterated their support for a credible domestic process for justice and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.Kerry met yesterday in New York with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and has discussed built on the meetings the Secretary had during his visit to Colombo in May.The […]
Sri Lanka RDA Director General demoted by new Minister-Updated
Sept 25, 2015 (LBO) – The director general of Sri Lanka’s Road Development Authority has been demoted by the new minister, a day after taking over the highways portfolio, an official said. Although this could be an attempt to clean up an institution notorious for corruption, it appears to be the opposite. The official in […]
New resolution is a step towards credible transitional justice process: John Kerry
Sep 25, 2015 (LBO) – United States Secretary of State, John Kerry in a statement said that the new resolution marks an important step toward a credible transitional justice process, owned by Sri Lankans and with the support and involvement of the international community.Full statement is reproduced below.Resolution on Sri Lanka at the 30th Session […]
” clause in co-sponsored resolution
Sept 25, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has escaped a “hybrid” war crimes probe as the United States has watered down its resolution and Sri Lanka is co-sponsoring the resolution, media reports said. “Sri Lanka has decided to co-sponsor a resolution on Sri Lanka in Geneva,” the Prime Minister said. The resolution now leaves the […]
Sri Lanka envoys in Geneva return to their old tricks: Human Rights Watch
Sep 24, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s envoys in Geneva have returned to their old tricks by proposing amendment after amendment to the US backed draft resolution, Human Rights Watch said. Geneva Advocacy Director of Human Rights Watch, John Fisher said China, Russia, and Cuba under the guise of ‘constructive engagement’ have endorsed Sri Lanka’s […]
President arrives in New York to attend UN General Assembly
Sep 24, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in New York to attend the 70th United Nations’ General Assembly sessions and to deliver a special address at the General Debate. The President is to have bilateral meetings with several leaders including Prime Minister of Malta Dr Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Pakistan […]