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
Resignations continue : 8th MP resigns from COPE Committee
2024-03-20
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara today declined to accept his appointment to the Parliamentary Committee onContinue Reading
Parliament election : Govt to change electoral system
2024-03-19
A proposal to draft a constitutional amendment concerning Sri Lanka’s electoral system for Parliamentary elections has received Cabinet approval. AsContinue Reading
Vedukkunarimalai issue : TNA protests in Parliament calling for religious freedom
2024-03-19
A tense situation was reported in Parliament today as Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarians staged a protest against the disruptionContinue Reading
No confidence vote on Speaker on 20th
2024-03-14
The No-Confidence Motion (NCM) presented against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena will be taken up for a 2-day debate in ParliamentContinue Reading
‘MP Rohitha tried to assault me’ – MP Shanakiyan
2024-03-07
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has accused Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena of attempting toContinue Reading
465 graduates missing appointments due to officials’ fault : Sajith questions
2024-03-07
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has requested the government to look into the failure to provide appointments to nearly 465Continue Reading
Speaker announces new appointments to several Parliamentary Committees
2024-03-07
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has announced the lists of names of the MPs appointedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Economy: 8 key points from President’s speech
2024-03-06
The future distribution of emerging economy benefits to a larger population. Systematic implementation of activities based on a scientific plan.Continue Reading
12 blue flag beaches identified in Sri Lanka
2024-03-06
The Marine Environment Authority says 12 main beaches in Sri Lanka have been currently identified to implement the “Blue FlagContinue Reading
Criticizing Govt officials : Speaker warns MPs
2024-03-05
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka MP Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has brought to the attention of the Parliament concernsContinue Reading
SLPP’s Muthukumarana replaces Uddika Premaratne in Parliament
2024-03-05
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member S. C. Muthukumarana was sworn in as a Member of Parliament today. Muthukumarana tookContinue Reading
Salary hike : CBSL officials summoned before Party Leaders
2024-03-01
A decision has been taken to summon officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) before the Party LeadersContinue Reading
Valaichchenai Paper Mill : What next?
2024-02-28
The Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Economic and Physical Plans has assured to look into the possibility of runningContinue Reading
Electricity prices should be reduced by at least 20%
2024-02-27
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis says existing electricity prices can be reduced byContinue Reading
Nearly 1 Mn electricity connections disconnected in 2023
2024-02-23
Nearly 1 million electricity connections were disconnected within 2023, the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of theContinue Reading