Category: Politics
Sri Lanka cabinet takes time to finalize 20A; local government election under new system
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has appointed a ministerial sub committee to study the 20th amendment proposals and to identify the principles laid down by each party, cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said.Sarath Amunugama, S.B. Dissanayake, Lakshman Kiriella, Kabir Hashim, Champika Ranawaka, Rauff Hakeem, Gayantha Karunathilaka, Palani Digambaran and Rishad Bathiudeen has been […]
‘s cabinet spokesman was offered Rs20mn bribe
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne told reporters Thursday that he had been offered a bribe of 20 million rupees for keeping silent on a matter relating to the Avant Garde investigation. “The bribe was for a two weeks of silence. I refused it and my friend has a voice […]
Sri Lankan politicians in “Till death do we part” struggle for power
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s politicians should take a good example from their British counterparts not be too greedy for power and cling on to it but step down in a humble manner, a Minister said.“Our politicians want to stay in power till they die without letting fresh faces come forward.If they think […]
Sri Lanka PAFFREL calls Parliamentarians to adhere March 12 Declaration
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s election watchdog PAFFREL has called Parliamentarians to adhere March 12 Declaration when handing over nominations for the upcoming general election. The Declaration which was presented to all political parties on 12 March 2015 is a criterion on the values and qualifications that need to be considered when selecting […]
‘s foreign policy reset to serve all Lankans: Foreign Minister
May 13, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s foreign policy has been reset to serve the interests of all Sri Lankans and eager to regain its position as a respected member of the international community, Foreign Minister said.Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera addressing ambassadors representing twenty four countries explained efforts to restore democracy through constitutional, administrative and […]
‘s UNP challenges MR supporters to show majority for Prime Ministerial candidature
May 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ruling United National Party on Tuesday challenged those demanding the former President as Prime Ministerial candidature to show their majority in Parliament.Deputy General Secretary of UNP Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told reporters that the opposition is boasting to bring a no confidence motion against Prime Minister. “We challenge them […]
Sri Lanka’s President discuss 20th amendment with all political parties
May 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena Monday met leaders of all political parties and discussed the proposed electoral reforms at the Presidential Secretariat, President Office said.The cabinet paper pertaining to revise the electoral system, was also discussed at the meeting. The President informed all the party representative that in written suggestions […]
‘ meeting Monday
May 10, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to present the proposed 20th Amendment to the constitution at the all political party representatives’ meeting to be held Monday (11), a government media report said.“It will then be presented to the Cabinet of Ministers on May 13 and to Parliament on May […]
Sri Lanka’s President Sirisena meets former President Rajapaksa (In Pics)
May 06, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena met former President Mahinda Rajapakse today at Parliament.
Sri Lanka’s new government has hopeful prospects of opening positive relations with US: National Peace Council
May 05, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new government has hopeful prospects of opening a new relationship with United States of America and opportunities of working together in the future, Jehan Perera, Executive Director, National Peace Council of Sri Lanka said in a statement.The full statement follows Hopeful prospects of new relationship with United States […]
US official John Kerry stressed US commitment for Sri Lanka’s war crimes probe
May 4, 2015 (LBO) – United States Secretary of State John Kerry met heads of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party Sunday and stressed his country’s commitment for a trustworthy war crime investigation process. “@JohnKerry stresses to TNA leaders US commitment to genuine & credible process for accountability and reconciliation” US embassy of Colombo has […]
US pledges support for Sri Lanka
May 3, 2015 (LBO) – United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, has promised the government all possible assistance to continue its current process in the coming months and years, a statement said.“We respect and value your work,” Kerry was quoted saying when he paid a courtesy call on the President today at the Presidential […]