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Lakshman Kiriella appointed Chief Opposition Whip
Lakshman Kiriella appointed Chief Opposition Whip
‘Samagi Jana Balawegaya’ (SJB) parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella has been appointed as the Chief Opposition Whip of the new Parliament. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 6:51 pm
Vote on Account to be presented to Parliament on Aug. 27
Vote on Account to be presented to Parliament on Aug. 27
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena says that a Vote on Account, for the government expenses from September 01, will be presented to the Parliament on August 27. MORE..
‘Infant receiving windows’ to receive abandoned babies
‘Infant receiving windows’ to receive abandoned babies
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has taken a new step to prevent parents from abandoning their newborns or children aged below 1 year at various places over diversified reasons. MORE..
CEB says no power cuts from Saturday
CEB says no power cuts from Saturday
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says power interruptions across the island will be ceased from Saturday (22). MORE..
President promises to remove 19A and change electoral system
President promises to remove 19A and change electoral system
Delivering the Policy Statement of the new government at the ceremonial sitting of the Parliament today (20), President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that as people have given a mandate, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution will be abolished to pave way for a new constitution. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 3:56 pm
Parliament adjourned until tomorrow
Parliament adjourned until tomorrow
The Parliament has been adjourned until 9.30 am tomorrow (August 21), by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 3:51 pm
President delivers policy statement of new Govt.
President delivers policy statement of new Govt.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is currently delivering the policy statement of the new government in the House. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 3:09 pm
730 Sri Lankans repatriated from several countries
730 Sri Lankans repatriated from several countries
A host of Sri Lankans stranded in foreign countries have been repatriated this morning (20). MORE..
President arrives for ceremonial sitting of new Parliament
President arrives for ceremonial sitting of new Parliament
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Parliament premises, a short while ago, to ceremonially declare open the inaugural session of the 9th Parliament. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 2:44 pm
Bribery Commission files indictment against Rajitha and two others
Bribery Commission files indictment against Rajitha and two others
The Bribery Commission has filed indictment against former minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne and two others for allegedly causing losses to the state when leasing out the Modara Fisheries Harbour in 2014. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 2:42 pm
Recoveries from COVID-19 climb to 2,765
Recoveries from COVID-19 climb to 2,765
Five more individuals infected with COVID-19 made complete recoveries today (20), says the Ministry of Health. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 1:58 pm
AG orders probes on Police Spokesman’s statement and Negombo HQI’s conduct
AG orders probes on Police Spokesman’s statement and Negombo HQI’s conduct
The Attorney General has directed the Acting IGP to conduct investigations with regard to the statement made by the Police Media Spokesman and the conduct of Negombo HQI with regard to the execution of the warrant against former Superintendent of Negombo Prison Anuruddha Sampayo. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 1:25 pm
Man arrested with firearms and ammunition
Man arrested with firearms and ammunition
An individual has been arrested at the Walawwatta area in Mirigama over illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. MORE..
Shani Abeysekara & SI arrested over evidence fabrication further remanded
Shani Abeysekara & SI arrested over evidence fabrication further remanded
Former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) SSP Shani Abeysekara and Sub-Inspector Rohana Mendis, who were arrested over fabricating evidence in a firearms case, have been further remanded until the 3rd of September. MORE..
Another cop injured in Hakmana tipper truck hit-and-run case dies
Another cop injured in Hakmana tipper truck hit-and-run case dies
Another police officer who was receiving treatment after being knocked down by a tipper truck at the Kongala checkpoint on Matara-Hakmana road last month, has succumbed to injuries early this morning (20). MORE..
Three-day training for first-time MPs – Sisira Jayakody
Three-day training for first-time MPs – Sisira Jayakody
A three-day training programme will be given to all first-time Members of the Parliament, says State Minister Sisira Jayakody. MORE..
Maximum interest rate on credit cards reduced
Maximum interest rate on credit cards reduced
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has revised the regulated interest rates for Credit Cards, Pre-arranged Temporary Overdrafts, Pawning Facilities and Penal interest rate over the regular interest rate. MORE..
Ranil rejects United National Bhikkhu Front’s request for him to resign from leadership
Ranil rejects United National Bhikkhu Front’s request for him to resign from leadership
United National Bhikkhu Front says that they made a request to Ranil Wickremesinghe to resign from the United National Party (UNP) leadership. MORE..
Speaker recognizes Sajith as Opposition Leader
Speaker recognizes Sajith as Opposition Leader
Leader of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa has been recognized as the Leader of the Opposition. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 10:59 am
Siyambalapitiya, Angajan appointed to new posts in parliament
Siyambalapitiya, Angajan appointed to new posts in parliament
The Ninth Parliament has unanimously appointed MP Ranjith Siyambalapititya as the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament. MORE..
Mahinda Yapa appointed new Speaker of Parliament
Mahinda Yapa appointed new Speaker of Parliament
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has been unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 9:42 am
First sitting of 9th Parliament begins
First sitting of 9th Parliament begins
The first sitting of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka commenced a short while ago in accordance with Standing Order No. 1 of Parliament. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 9:36 am
Pujith to appear before PCoI on political victimization today
Pujith to appear before PCoI on political victimization today
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara is scheduled to appear before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI)probing the incidents of political victimization today (20.) MORE..
Vote on Account to be tabled in Parliament
Vote on Account to be tabled in Parliament
The government has decided to table a Vote on Account to the Parliament to seek its approval for future state expenditures. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 8:55 am
Inaugural session of 9th Parliament today
Inaugural session of 9th Parliament today
The first sitting of the 9th Parliament is scheduled to commence at 9.30 am this morning (20) to elect the Speaker in accordance with Standing Order No. 1 of Parliament. MORE..
| August 20, 2020 6:39 am
