Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Parliament commenced today (01) at 9:00 a.m. under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

Shortly after proceedings commenced, the Speaker adjourned the sitting for 30 minutes to deliberate on whether parliamentary business should continue in view of the prevailing disaster situation in the country.

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