SJB case : Harin & Kiriella clash in Parliament
2024-04-26
Minister Harin Fernando has accused Chief Opposition Whip MP Lakshman Kiriella of violating his Parliamentary privileges via his recent statementContinue Reading
New Electricity Bill presented to Parliament
2024-04-25
The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which includes proposed electricity sector reforms, was presented to the Parliament of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
War scam : Concerns raised over Lankans fighting Ukraine-Russia war
2024-04-24
Concerns were raised in Parliament today over the various reports of local employment rackets through which Sri Lankans were beingContinue Reading
Parliament committees condemn obstruction of woman with disabilities at Sethsiripaya
2024-04-17
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus (WPC) and the Parliamentary Caucus for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PCIPD) have condemned anContinue Reading
Applications called for Parliamentary Budget Office : High salaries offered
2024-04-15
Applications are being called for the posts of “Parliamentary Budget Officer” and “Deputy Parliamentary Budget Officer” for the Parliamentary BudgetContinue Reading
SLPP’s M.G. Weerasena to replace late MP Nandasena in Parliament
2024-04-05
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member M.G. Weerasena has been selected to fill the Parliamentary seat vacated by the demiseContinue Reading
Lack of MPs : Parliament sessions temporarily suspended today
2024-04-02
Parliament proceedings have been adjourned until 04.00 pm today, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe informed the Parliament today. The Deputy SpeakerContinue Reading
Crashed US ship headed to Sri Lanka : What’s inside it? (video)
2024-04-02
A probe has been launched to ascertain whether proper approval was taken to bring the goods contained in the cargoContinue Reading
Resignations continue : 8th MP resigns from COPE Committee
2024-03-20
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara today declined to accept his appointment to the Parliamentary Committee onContinue Reading
Parliament election : Govt to change electoral system
2024-03-19
A proposal to draft a constitutional amendment concerning Sri Lanka’s electoral system for Parliamentary elections has received Cabinet approval. AsContinue Reading
Vedukkunarimalai issue : TNA protests in Parliament calling for religious freedom
2024-03-19
A tense situation was reported in Parliament today as Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarians staged a protest against the disruptionContinue Reading
No confidence vote on Speaker on 20th
2024-03-14
The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) presented against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena will be taken up for a 2-day debate in ParliamentContinue Reading
‘MP Rohitha tried to assault me’ – MP Shanakiyan
2024-03-07
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has accused Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena of attempting toContinue Reading
465 graduates missing appointments due to officials’ fault : Sajith questions
2024-03-07
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has requested the government to look into the failure to provide appointments to nearly 465Continue Reading
Speaker announces new appointments to several Parliamentary Committees
2024-03-07
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has announced the lists of names of the MPs appointedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Economy: 8 key points from President’s speech
2024-03-06
The future distribution of emerging economy benefits to a larger population. Systematic implementation of activities based on a scientific plan.Continue Reading
12 blue flag beaches identified in Sri Lanka
2024-03-06
The Marine Environment Authority says 12 main beaches in Sri Lanka have been currently identified to implement the “Blue FlagContinue Reading
Criticizing Govt officials : Speaker warns MPs
2024-03-05
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka MP Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has brought to the attention of the Parliament concernsContinue Reading