President expresses regret over use of tear gas on monks
President states that he was not informed on the protest by the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization and he expresses his regrets regarding the...
Dinesh reveals reason for Speaker’s absence
The Speaker has acknowledged that the composition of parliamentarians of United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) is higher than that of the United National Party...
Proposal to suspend monetary provisions for PM’s Office – Rajitha
A proposal has been presented seeking the suspension of monetary provisions for the Office of the Prime Minister, stated MP Rajitha Senaratne.
He stated this...
No new bulletproof vehicles ordered for PM – PM’s Office
Prime Minister’s Office issuing a press release has refuted the allegations that new bulletproof vehicles have been ordered for Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
PM’s Office...
President thanks parliamentarians for their conduct today
President Maithripala Sirisena posting a message on twitter has expressed his gratitude with regard to the parliamentary proceedings today (19).
He has thanked Party Leaders...
Parliament adjourned to Nov 23
The parliamentary session commenced at 1 pm today (19). However, the session was chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament in the absence...
Party Leaders meet to finalize parliamentary agenda
The Party Leaders meeting convenes in the parliament complex to finalize today’s (19) agenda in the parliament, stated Office of the Speaker.
Majority increasing each day – MP Akila
General Secretary of the UNP, MP Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has challenged members of the SLPP to bring a no-confidence motion against Speaker Karu Jayasuriya.
Speaking...
Public is gradually distancing from elections
Due to the prevailing political situation in the country, there will be a decrease of the voter turnout in the forthcoming elections, according to...
No visitors allowed in Gallery at parliament today (19)
No visitors other than the media will be allowed on the Gallery during today’s (19) proceedings in the parliament, according to a parliament official.
