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
22nd Amendment, Media Professionals Bill to be taken up in Parliament next week
2026-09-11
The Parliamentary Business for the next Parliamentary Week, scheduled to be held from September 22 to 25, has been decidedContinue Reading
Opposition Members boycott Provincial Council Select Committee meeting
2026-09-10
Four Opposition Members of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Provincial Council Elections today boycotted the Committee’s tenth meeting, citing frustrationContinue Reading
Speaker announces Supreme Court determination on Media Professionals’ Bill
2026-09-08
The Supreme Court has issued its determination on the Bill titled Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka, whichContinue Reading
Parliament to convene from September 8 to 11
2026-08-28
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from September 8 to 11, according to a decision of the Committee onContinue Reading
Expert Panel begins work on structural transformation of Sri Lanka’s Electoral System
2026-08-26
A special meeting was held at Parliament yesterday to chart the future work of the Expert Panel appointed to reformContinue Reading