National Audit bill is consistent with Constitution, Speaker informs Supreme Court decision
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed parliament on Wednesday (May 9th) that the National Audit Bill is in accordance with the constitution.…
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Two amended Bills to empower Bribery Commission in parliament today
The Government will present two amendment Bills in Parliament today, to empower the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or…
Election Commissioner says Provincial elections can be held in December if parliament resolves the problems swiftly
Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya says the Election Commission can hold the Provincial Council Election in early December once the…
Speaker clarifies reports about cost for Parliament renovations, only Rs. 200 mn allocated
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said attention has been paid to some recent media reports which said that the government allocated Rs.…
No throne speech on the 8th – Amaraweera
UPFA General Secretary, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says there will not be a so-called throne speech when parliament convenes on May…
Reports of grand opening of parliament session are false – Speaker’s Office
The Office of Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya says the reports of spending a huge sum for the grand opening…
UNP requests the Samurdhi Ministry to provide a permanent solution to poverty
The government expects to commence the new session of the parliament with fresh hopes and go forward victoriously after a…
Sri Lanka government says prorogation of parliament has no negative impact on its functioning and operation
The Sri Lankan government yesterday clarified that the prorogation of parliament by the President has no negative impact on its…
Sri Lanka President prorogues parliament until May 8
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has issued a gazette proroguing Parliament with effect from midnight today until May 8. According…
Security strengthened around Sri Lanka parliament
Security has been strengthened around the Sri Lanka Parliament today as the debate on the no-confidence motion against the Prime…