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Parliament observes a minute of silence to commemorate the victims of Easter Sunday Attacks	21-04-2021
The Government and the Opposition observed a minute of silence at the request of the Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in commemoration of those... read more
All those responsible for the brutal Easter Sunday terrorist attacks will be brought to justice – Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa	21-04-2021
The Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that all those responsible for the brutal Easter Sunday attack on April 21st will be brought to... read more
Two books containing Parliamentary speeches of Philip Gunawardena presented to the Speaker	20-04-2021
Two books containing speeches made by former Member of Parliament and a hero of Sri Lanka's struggle against imperialism, Philip Gunawardena in... read more
Russian Federation was amongst the first countries to assist Sri Lanka in establishing its industrial base - Hon. Speaker	19-04-2021
We must not forget that the Russian Federation was amongst the first countries to assist Sri Lanka in establishing its industrial base, and at... read more
Hon. A. Ajith Kumara Mannapperuma has been sworn in as a new Member of Parliament	09-04-2021
Hon. A. Ajith Kumara Mannapperuma of the Gampaha Electorate was sworn in as a Member of Parliament today (09) before the Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa... read more
Speaker extends his gratitude to the government of Kuwait for the assistance provided for Sri Lankans in Kuwait	08-04-2021
Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane extended his gratitude to the government of Kuwait for the assistance including healthcare facilities provided... read more
The Election Commission has been informed that the seat of MP Ranjan Ramanayake has been rendered vacant	07-04-2021
Secretary General of Parliament had informed the Chairman of Election Commission that, Ranjan Ramanayake ceased to be a Member of Parliament and... read more
Motion presented to appoint PSC to identify changes to election laws and electoral system	05-04-2021
Hon. Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardena presented a motion to appoint a select committee to identify appropriate changes to the election laws and... read more
Parliament Sittings to begin tomorrow (05)	04-04-2021
Parliament sittings will commence tomorrow (05) at 10.00 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. tomorrow. The entire day has been allotted for Questions for Oral... read more
Parliament Select Committee to identify appropriate reforms of the election laws and the electoral system and to recommend necessary amendments	01-04-2021
The motion by the Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mahinda Rajapaksa for the purpose of appointing a Select Committee of Parliament to... read more
Training programme on 'Road Rules and Safety’ for Transport Office of Parliament	30-03-2021
A training programme on 'Road Rules and Safety’ for the staff members of Transport Office of Parliament, organized by the Parliament’s Human... read more
Speaker informs the MPs to obtain reports presented to Parliament in one language	25-03-2021
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said in a special statement issued in Parliament today (Mar 25) that a system will be set up to obtain reports... read more
Switzerland Ambassador Meets Hon. Speaker	23-03-2021
H.E. Dominik Furgler, Ambassador of the Switzerland to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane at the Parliament... read more
Training Programme conducted for Parliamentary Staff on “Safety Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment Usage”	17-03-2021
A training programme on Safety Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage was held in Parliament today (17) as another step in a... read more
Parliament to convene for four days next week	17-03-2021
It was decided at the Committee on Parliamentary Business chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena this morning (17) to convene the Parliament for... read more

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