Final draft of first Charter on patient safety presented to Parliament Committee
2024-06-11
The presentation of the final draft of the Charter to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in the SouthContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Electricity Bill passed with amendments
2024-06-06
The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments today, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced. The draft BillContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Electricity Bill inconsistent with Constitution
2024-06-04
The Supreme Court has determined that the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution and can only beContinue Reading
UK parliament dissolves ahead of election
2024-05-30
The British parliament dissolved on Thursday (May 30) ahead of a Jul 4 general election, which looks set to bringContinue Reading
Key Economic Bills to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday
2024-05-21
Two key bills aimed at bolstering the country’s economy will be introduced in Parliament tomorrow (May 22), Acting Finance MinisterContinue Reading
School meal programme : Increase observed in student attendance
2024-05-16
The Parliamentary Committee on Ways and Means has instructed the Ministry of Education to provide a report on the progressContinue Reading
Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill : Details revealed on penalties & fines
2024-05-13
The Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill was introduced to Parliament on Friday, with provisions that could impose penalties on those who misuseContinue Reading
Mujibur Rahman replaces Diana Gamage in Parliament
2024-05-10
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Mujibur Rahman took oaths as a member of Parliament today. Rahman was sworn in beforeContinue Reading
Ranil vs Sajith : Parliament heats up (Video)
2024-05-09
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa must take responsibility for the issues faced by the nation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said inContinue Reading
SJB proposes Mujibur Rahman to replace Diana Gamage in Parliament
2024-05-08
Former MP Mujibur Rahman’s name will be nominated from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) National List following the disqualification ofContinue Reading
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