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Speaker assures action on allegations of USAID funding in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament that he was planning to take necessary action over the requests made by MPs regarding the allegations of USAID funding in Sri Lank... Read More


Foreign investors leaving country: Sajith raises questions in Parliament

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- In the wake of Indian billionaire businessmen Gautam Adani pulling out of the wind energy project from Sri Lanka, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today raised concerns that for... Read More


Another power disruption any time: Sajith

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today questioned in Parliament as to what action the government had taken to prevent another power disruption. "There can be another pow... Read More


Local Authorities Special Provisions Bill inconsistent with Constitution

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today announced that two judges out of the bench of three have held that the Local Authorities Special Provisions Bill is inconsistent with the Consti... Read More


Ramanathan Archchuna creates commotion in Parliament

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- Independent MP Ramanathan Archchuna created a commotion in Parliament today, resulting in Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne deciding to expunge various statements he made. The commotio... Read More


There is provision to hold local government polls by April 24

Srilanka, Feb. 5 -- There is provision to hold local government polls by April 24, 2025, even after considering the Supreme Court determination, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament tod... Read More