Parliament votes in favour of suspending three Members
Parliament yesterday (02) voted in favour of implementing the recommendations of Committee on Ethics and Privileges to suspend three MPs involved in a brawl in Parliamentary Lobby for a one month period.
Indian High Commissioner visits Northern Province
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay undertook a three-day visit to the Northern Province from 29 November to 1 December 2023, accompanied by senior diplomats of the High Commission.
Lokuge dares Sajith to prove his educational qualifications
MP Gamini Lokuge has dared opposition leader Sajith Premadasa to submit proof of all his educational qualifications to parliament.
Scholarships for A/L students initiated by President’s Fund
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the commencement of a scholarship programme through the President’s Fund for students currently pursuing their G.C.E. Advanced Level studies.
Police probe media cameraman’s murder at Veyangoda hotel
Police are investigating the murder of media cameraman Mahesh Gunasinghe at a hotel in Veyangoda where he ran a beauty salon.
Unpopular decisions necessary to manage human resources – Dr. Arambepola
State minister for health Dr. Seetha Arambepola said that a key focus of the 2024 budget proposals is the introduction of special guidelines for the procurement of medicines and the establishment of a dedicated agency.
COP28: President meets Modi; advocates bold climate action at world leaders' summit
In a compelling address at the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (CoP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, UAE yesterday (01), President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the historical significance of the UN Conference on Human Environment, emphasizing its goal to defend and improve the environment for present and future generations.
Tamil MP raises failure to upgrade sub divisional secretariat for 40 yrs.
A Tamil MP has raised the failure to upgrade a sub divisional secretariat in Ampara for nearly four decades that has created various administrative issues for his people.
Police acted beyond powers & arrested journalist on duty
The Free Media Movement has charged the police had acted beyond its powers when it arrested a journalist, Dineth Kumara.
Concerns over proposed wildlife dept. takeover of Jaffna coastline
A proposal by the Wildlife Conservation Department to take possession of a coastline in Jaffna has raised concerns among the area’s community.