No Sexual Harassment Found in Parliament Staff Case, Report Says
2025-11-25
An external investigation ordered by Parliament has concluded that no sexual harassment occurred involving a female employee of the DepartmentContinue Reading
Deputy Minister accused of harassing female journalist in Parliament – MP
2025-11-24
Opposition MP Chamindranee Kiriella has alleged that a Deputy Minister had verbally harassed a female journalist in Parliament last week.Continue Reading
“Sales top Rs. 800,000 in 09 days”, Deputy Minister says, defending new brown Sugar outlet
2025-11-21
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has rejected claims by Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri that the newly opened government sugar outlet sellingContinue Reading
Three-member committee to probe complaint against MP Dayasiri
2025-11-19
A three-member committee has been appointed to investigate a complaint made by Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala regarding the conduct ofContinue Reading
Police Minister warns against politicizing Trincomalee dispute
2025-11-18
Minister Ananda Wijepala has warned individuals to refrain from politicizing and creating racial or communal tensions using the recent incidentContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pension Entitlements
2025-11-18
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to present the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to Parliament for its consent. PolicyContinue Reading
Ishara Sewwandi’s arrest reveals political links : Public Security Minister
2025-11-18
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says the Police have uncovered links to certain politicians following the arrest of IsharaContinue Reading
Speaker calls out growing use of unparliamentary language, warns MPs
2025-11-14
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has warned Parliamentarians to refrain from making inappropriate remarks and accusations targeting fellow members. The Speaker madeContinue Reading
Committee criticizes Railways over delays in key projects
2025-11-14
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has expressed dissatisfaction with the Department of Railways over its progressContinue Reading
Budget 2026 : Committee Stage schedule announced
2025-11-10
The Parliament will meet for 17 days for the committee stage debate on the government’s budget for the year 2026.Continue Reading
Speaker, IGP urged to ensure MPs’ security at special Parliament meeting
2025-10-31
A special discussion was held in Parliament today (31), chaired by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne and with the participation of theContinue Reading
Deputy Minister rejects allegation over distillery licence meeting at Colombo hotel
2025-10-24
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe today rejected an allegation by MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam that he had met a businessman at theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation attends 151st IPU Assembly
2025-10-24
A Sri Lankan Parliamentary Delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala, attended the 151stContinue Reading
“Letter says I will be shot dead”, MP Jagath Withana raises concerns over life threat
2025-10-24
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Withana today raised concerns in Parliament over alleged assassination plans and possible threats toContinue Reading
Opposition dons black in Parliament to protest Weligama PS Chairman’s killing
2025-10-23
Some opposition MPs were seen wearing black armbands and attire inside the Parliament chamber in protest of the assassination ofContinue Reading
1947 weapons seized in 2025 – Minister
2025-10-23
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says 1947 weapons have been seized in 2025 alone, during raids conducted to tackleContinue Reading
Over 700 acres of land in North & East returned to the public
2025-10-23
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) says over 700 acres of land in the North and EastContinue Reading
“Involved in Underworld” Public Security Minister on killed Weligama PS chairman
2025-10-22
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today that the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, whoContinue Reading