Speaker rejects five privilege issues raised by Opposition MPs
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial Deputy Speaker Rizvi Saleh informed Parliament today (06) that five requests to raise questions of parliamentary privilege,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka, Turkey explore stronger cooperation in trade, energy and tourism
2026-11-03
Sri Lanka and Turkey have discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, tourism and investment during a meetingContinue Reading
No-confidence motion against Speaker will not be debated in Parliament on November 3 – Govt
2026-10-30
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, says the no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne willContinue Reading
Opposition calls for Speaker’s resignation, refuses to amend no-confidence motion
2026-10-28
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition MPs have called for the resignation of Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, while declaring thatContinue Reading
Parliament to debate revised no-confidence motion against Speaker on November 3
2026-10-27
A debate on the revised no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne, to be submitted by the Opposition, hasContinue Reading
Proposal to investigate Tusker Kawanthissa’s death handed over to Speaker
2026-10-23
The Opposition has submitted a proposal to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne requesting the appointment of a Special Parliamentary Select Committee toContinue Reading
Speaker endorses Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill
2026-10-19
Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill today (19), bringing the legislation intoContinue Reading
Opposition signs no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne
2026-10-08
The Opposition has signed a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (08). The signing took placeContinue Reading
SJB to submit No-Confidence Motion against Speaker on Friday
2026-10-06
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera announced in Parliament today (06) that the Opposition will submit a no-confidenceContinue Reading
Speaker certifies Bill repealing Chief of Defence Staff position
2026-09-23
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has certified the Chief of Defence Staff (Repeal) Bill, paving the way for the legislation to comeContinue Reading
Speaker receives Supreme Court determination on 22nd Amendment
2026-09-21
The Speaker of Parliament has received the Supreme Court’s determination on the 22nd Constitutional Amendment, the Speaker’s Office confirmed inContinue Reading
Dayasiri appeals to Commonwealth Parliamentary Association over Speaker’s conduct
2026-09-14
Opposition parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara has formally appealed to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), urging intervention in what he describes asContinue 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
Audit reveals former Speaker used over 6,000 litres of fuel a month in 2024
2026-08-24
A damning special audit report has revealed sweeping financial irregularities in the operations of Sri Lanka’s Parliament during the EighthContinue Reading
Two more petitions filed against 22nd Amendment Bill
2026-08-21
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today informed Parliament that he has received copies of two additional petitions filed against the 22nd ConstitutionalContinue Reading
Speaker certifies three financial reform bills strengthening Sri Lanka’s Anti‑Corruption framework
2026-08-04
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today certified three major financial reform bills passed by Parliament, officially enacting the Prevention of MoneyContinue Reading
Opposition calls for urgent parliamentary debate on Negombo Prison unrest
2026-07-07
A group of Opposition members has formally requested an urgent adjournment debate under Standing Order 19(1) in Parliament, citing theContinue Reading
Opposition MPs hand letter to Speaker seeking urgent debate on judicial vacancies
2026-06-23
Opposition Members of Parliament today handed over a letter to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne requesting an urgent debate on structural issuesContinue Reading
