In response to an interview question with Aljazeera, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he was confident that he could win the next General Elections if he was to content. … [Read more...]
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera’s Priorities
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In a recent interview, with the Daily Mirror of Sri Lanka, the Foreign Minister, Managala Samaraweera has stated his key goals for the position. The excerpts of the interview are as follows; -Domestic investigative mechanism ready by late July -Whoever is responsible for accountable issues will be dealt with -South Africa’s concept of confession and forgiveness not applicable … [Read more...]
Sri Lankan President Says No More Wiretap
April 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The president of Sri Lanka said in his speech to the nation that the present government does not eavesdrop on telephone conversations between people for political reasons unlike the previous government. Contrary to his claim, previous president Mahinda Rajapaksa was unaware of defectors from his party until a press conference announced the current President's candidacy from the opposition United … [Read more...]
SLFP Central Committee Agrees to Support 19A
April 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It has been reported that SLFP Central Committee has notified their support of constitutional reforms and agreed to support 19A amendment. In April 2015, 5 senior members of the SLFP Central Committee were sacked and replaced with the loyalists of current President. … [Read more...]
Harin Fernando Gets into a Brawl at a Colombo Night Club
April 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Chief Minister of Uva province, Harin Fernando has gotten into a brawl with another club goer Maheel Fernando over unfavorable comments he made on President Maithreepala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremasinghe. … [Read more...]
Basil Rajapaksa Has Been Arrested and Remanded till May 5th
April 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The charges are unknown at the time. He has been ordered by the Magistrate of Kaduwela to be remanded until May 5th. He will be allowed to participate in parliament sittings next week. … [Read more...]
Chamber urges speedy election; Political uncertainty driving investors away
April 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Courtesy of LBO Apr 19, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Chamber of commerce says, the prevailing political uncertainty impacts negatively on the economic and business environment in the Island and to restore confidence and attract investment, parliamentary elections must be held expeditiously. The chamber says even though it appreciates the diverse positions taken on the forthcoming general … [Read more...]
Corruption at Sri Lankan Airlines Running Into Billions of Dollars
April 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sri Lanka Airlines Linked to 'Corruption Running Into Billions of Dollars' COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's new government has ordered a criminal investigation into alleged corruption at the state-run national airline that it says involved "billions of dollars." Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said an inquiry led by a lawyer had found "shocking details of corruption running into … [Read more...]
Chief Prelate of Asgiriya Chapter Passed Away
April 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Chief Prelate of Asgiriya Chapter, Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thero has passed away at the age of 85 at a private hospital in Singapore. … [Read more...]
SLFP Says No to 19A Without Electoral Reforms
April 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In a press conference held in Colombo, SLFP strongman Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said that SLFP will not support the bill 19A without the new election system which prompts the speculation of the dissolution of the Parliament and new general elections in the immediate future. … [Read more...]
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