Category: Politics
March 12 Movement Denounces Online Safety Bill Passage, Citing Constitutional Concerns
The March 12 Movement, a civic activist group in Sri Lanka, has strongly denounced the passage of the Online Safety Bill on January 24th, 2024, which they claim was done in an unlawful manner. The group reiterates that the Online Safety Bill poses a grave threat to the fundamental rights and democratic principles enshrined in […]
Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Proposed Internet Law Threatens Upcoming Elections
By Meenakshi Ganguly: A repressive new internet law that Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to rush through parliament this week would create broad and vague new speech-related offenses punishable by lengthy prison terms. The law would seriously threaten the right to freedom of expression as Sri Lanka prepares for parliamentary and presidential elections […]
Online Safety Bill is reminiscence of Censorship against media, civil society, says Eran
Eran Wickramarathne MP outlining the dangers of the proposed Online Safety Bill hastily proposed by the government warned that it could leave room for violating Article 12 (1) of the Constitution in different ways. This law prescribes there can be criminal liability for somebody who breaks this law. If somebody makes a false statement there […]
2023-2025 National Action Plan scheduled for Cabinet approval in February
The inaugural multi-stakeholder workshop to formulate Sri Lanka’s 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) 2023-2025 took place yesterday (10) at the Renuka Hotel, Colombo. This crucial initiative, which was initially halted in 2019 due to political challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crises, has been recommenced under the directive of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, facilitated by the […]
President Commemorates Sir Arunachalam on 100th Death Anniversary
January 10, 2024 (LBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the commemoration event of the 100th death anniversary of Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam. At the event the President heralded Sir Arunachalam as a leader who championed the concept of a Ceylonese identity as opposed to today’s political rhetoric focused on division. Known as […]
Kshenuka Senewiratne presented credentials as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India
Kshenuka Senewiratne presented credentials as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, to Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on 05 January 2024.
New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha Presents Credentials to President
In a diplomatic ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat, the newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, presented his credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, marking the official commencement of his tenure in Sri Lanka. His most recent assignment prior to the Sri Lankan posting was at the Embassy of India in […]
Mahinda Rajapaksa Makes Public Statement Advocating for Lower Taxes
Former President and current leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Mahinda Rajapaksa, issued a media release today calling for a reduction in income taxes. He argues that the current high tax burden is hurting the economy and driving out skilled professionals. online pharmacy buy spiriva inhaler with best prices today in the USA […]
President Appoints Vadivel Suresh as Senior Advisor for Hill Country Tamil Integration
In a significant move aimed at fostering the integration of Hill Country Tamils into Sri Lankan society, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Member of Parliament Vadivel Suresh as a Senior Advisor with immediate effect. Suresh’s pivotal role will centre around overseeing the comprehensive integration of Hill Country Tamils, particularly focusing on the districts of Badulla, […]
Public officials are duty bound to discharge public trust reposed in them: Eran
Eran Wickramaratne SJB MP stressed that it is the rule of law that is our biggest defence. SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa on November 20th, is on record referring to the Supreme Court landmark verdict questioning the right of the petitioners to challenge government policies in the court. Mr. Wickramaratne remarked that the questioning was hilarious […]
Civil Society Urges Immediate Governance Reforms
The people will hardly benefit from the aid and assistance Sri Lanka receives as long as corruption persists, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) Executive Director, Nadishani Perera said. She was addressing a discussion at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo last week, focusing on the recommendations detailed in ‘The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report […]
President Wickremesinghe meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China stated that China is committed to assisting Sri Lanka in achieving economic stability without any political agenda. He expressed his desire to collaborate closely with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Furthermore, President Xi Jinping acknowledged that Sri Lanka’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly, delivered by President […]