Erskine May cited as Sajith challenges Speaker on No-Confidence Motion
2025-09-10
A tense situation arose in Parliament today when Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns over the Speaker’s decision on theContinue Reading
Speaker reveals why NCM against Deputy Minister rejected
2025-09-10
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, has informed that the opposition’s motion of No-Confidence against the DeputyContinue Reading
Speaker announces SC determination on President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
2025-09-09
Speaker of the Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, says the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that no provision of theContinue Reading
Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill now law
2025-09-03
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne today (03) endorsed the certification on the Gambling Regulatory Authority BillContinue Reading
Committee appointed to ensure safety of food & beverages in Parliament
2025-09-01
The Parliament House Committee, presided over by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, has appointed a Committee to present proposals to ensure theContinue Reading
Speaker endorses certificates on Two Bills
2025-08-27
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, endorsed the certification on the Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill and the RubberContinue Reading
Three petitions challenge Presidents’ Entitlements Repeal Bill
2025-08-21
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has announced that three petitions have been filed in respect of the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill. AddressingContinue Reading
Speaker endorses certificate on Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill
2025-08-19
The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, endorsed the certificate on the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) BillContinue Reading
Decision on NCM against Aruna Jayasekara pending review : Speaker
2025-08-19
Speaker of the Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, says the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) submitted against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara will beContinue Reading
Namal clashes with Speaker, bats for Deshabandu (Video)
2025-08-05
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa clashed with Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament today, questioning the legality ofContinue Reading
Speaker endorses certificate on Companies (Amendment) Bill
2025-08-04
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today endorsed the certificate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill, which was passed in Parliament with amendments inContinue Reading
Speaker’s residence to be transformed into a knowledge centre
2025-07-09
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne says the official residence of the Speaker will be transformed into a knowledge centre providing information toContinue Reading
Parliament denies misuse allegations against Speaker
2025-07-07
The Parliament of Sri Lanka has issued a statement refuting allegations against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, accusing him of misusing stateContinue Reading
Speaker endorses Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill
2025-06-19
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill in Parliament on Wednesday. According toContinue Reading
Two more petitions filed against Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill – Speaker
2025-06-04
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, has announced that he has received copies of another two petitionsContinue Reading
The Proceeds of Crime Bill endorsed by the Speaker
2025-05-02
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill in Parliament on Wednesday (30 Apr). AccordingContinue Reading
Speaker announces action against MP Archchuna Ramanathan
2025-03-19
Speaker of the Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne has banned Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan’s statements from being live-streamed on audiovisual andContinue Reading
Complaints against MP Archchuna to go to Privileges Committee
2025-02-21
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne says complaints on the actions of Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan will be forwarded to the Parliament’sContinue Reading