2027 Appropriation Bill presented to Parliament
2026-10-07
The Appropriation Bill for 2027 was presented to Parliament today (07) by Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha, formally settingContinue Reading
Two key Bills on Cricket Governance and Anti-Terrorism tabled in Parliament
2026-10-06
Two key pieces of legislation, the Sri Lanka Cricket Bill and the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, wereContinue Reading
Bill seeking to repeal PTA to be presented in Parliament tomorrow
2026-10-05
The Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTA) has been included in Parliament’s Order Paper for tomorrow (06) forContinue Reading
Parliament to convene on October 6, Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill set for debate
2026-10-02
Parliament is scheduled to convene from October 6 to 9, with debates on foreign exchange regulations, public debt management, theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka considers new legal reforms to strengthen protection against domestic violence
2026-10-01
Proposals to strengthen Sri Lanka’s legal framework against domestic violence, including simplifying legal procedures and improving protection for victims, haveContinue Reading
Parliament sets dates for 2027 Budget debate and votes
2026-09-30
The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2027, marking the presentation of the government’s Budget proposals, will take placeContinue Reading
Will the government raise the PAYE tax-free threshold to Rs. 200,000?
2026-09-25
The government remains committed to increasing the monthly personal income tax-free threshold to Rs. 200,000, but did not promise toContinue Reading
Parliament to vote on 22A and Judicature Amendment Bills today
2026-09-25
Parliament is scheduled to vote on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill at 7.00Continue Reading
New laws proposed for dog registration, breeding and rabies control
2026-09-24
A new Bill aimed at eradicating rabies in Sri Lanka while introducing stronger measures for dog registration, vaccination and populationContinue Reading
“22A not to control, but to deliver justice faster” – Justice Minister
2026-09-24
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today (24) that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is not intendedContinue Reading
SJB stages protest near Parliament against 22nd Amendment
2026-09-24
The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest near Parliament in Battaramulla on Thursday, calling on the governmentContinue Reading
Habeeb Rifan takes oath as SLMC National List MP
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) member Habeeb Rifan was sworn in as a new Member of Parliament today (24). HeContinue Reading
Parliament approves Rs. 17.2 billion to provide electricity bill relief
2026-09-23
Parliament today (23) approved Supplementary Estimate No. 05 of 2026, providing Rs. 17.213 billion in financial assistance to offer reliefContinue Reading
Parliamentary delegation proposed to travel to Saudi over Sivarasa’s case
2026-09-22
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament today that a delegation headed by Deputy Speaker Rizvi Salih, comprising both ruling partyContinue Reading
Speaker announces SC determination on Anti‑Corruption Amendment Bill
2026-09-22
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today that the Supreme Court’s determination on the Anti‑Corruption Amendment Bill, challenged under Article 121(1)Continue Reading
22 A : No referendum needed, 2/3rd enough
2026-09-22
The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne today announced the determination of the Supreme Court on theContinue Reading
Appropriation Bill for 2027 financial year to be presented to Parliament
2026-09-15
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to present the Appropriation Bill for the financial year 2027 to Parliament.Continue Reading
Abdul Wahid resigns as SLMC National List MP
2026-09-14
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) National List Member of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wahid has tendered his resignation from Parliament. TheContinue Reading