Leader of the House Minister Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament on Thursday that the Constitutional Council did not approve the President’s nominee Justice Deepali Wijesundera as a Supreme Court Judge because the Chief Justice rejected it.
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Gotabaya at sacred Munneswaram
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidential candidate Gotabaya visited the sacred Munneswaram temple in Chilaw, attended poojas and received blessing. The temple Hindu priests presented him with the holy kalanchi to him. -
Discussing what transpires at cabinet meetings in public is violation of cabinet traditions: Premier Ranil charges
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has charged that it would be a violation of cabinet tradition for any responsible person to discuss whatever transpired at cabinet meetings in public. It has been a healthy cabinet tradition that any question regarding the statements of the members of the Cabinet to be discussed within the Cabinet. -
SLFP’s Matara Convention under President Sirisena’s patronage
President Maithripala Sirisena presided over the third district convention of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party held in Matara on Sunday, September 22. A number of SLFP supporters participated. -
Former Mayor of Kaduwela switches allegiance to UNP
Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) member former Mayor of Kaduwela G.H. Buddhadasa has switched allegiance to the United National Party on the eve of the presidential poll. -
SLFP will embark on a journey to empower Sri Lanka: President
President Maithripala Sirisena has stated that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party will embark on a political journey to ensure the empowerment of Sri Lanka and its people. -
Buddhist monks march for Sajith, hold ‘Adhisthana Pooja'
A group of Buddhist monks belonging to the Samastha Lanka Sangha Peramuna staged a march seeking the United National Front to nominate Minister Sajith Premadasa as its presidential candidate. -
President before PSC
President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the ParIiamentary Select Committee probing the Easter Sunday attacks and testified for nearly two hours. He gave his testimony in camera at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday. -
Allegations over Lotus Tower Project: Sri Lankan Ambassador to China clarifies
Sri Lankan Envoy Ambassador to China Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku has issued a statement regarding the allegations made over the Lotus Tower Project. -
SLPP pays cash deposit on behalf of Gotabhaya
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) paid the cash deposit on behalf of its presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapakse for the 16 November Presidential Election. -
Samurdhi officers stage protest in Colombo
Samurdhi officers held a demonstration near the Parliament Roundabout in Battaramulla on Friday protesting against alleged arbitrary actions of the Director-General of the Department of Samurdhi Development. -
Celebration held to mark India’s Skills Partnership with Sri Lanka
India’s Skills Partnership with Sri Lanka was celebrated at an event at the Taj Samudra on 18 September 2019 under the patronage of the High Commission of India. The event dedicated to innovations and skills; collaboration and cooperation; talent and teamwork. -
Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society delegation calls on Pakistan envoy
A three-member delegation of ‘Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society’, led by its President, Piyadasa Hewa Wellalage paid a courtesy call on the High Commissioner of Pakistan, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat on Thursday, 19th September and discussed matters related to donation of corneas to Pakistan.
Finance and Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera has hailed that the Constitutional Council is primarily aimed at de-politicizing the state and public service, and within the brief period that it has been in operation, it has proved to be successful in its intended objective.
Leader of the House Minister Lakshman Kiriella submitted a substantive motion to the Secretary-General of Parliament on Friday seeking approval from Parliament to form a national government.
UPFA Parliamentarian Dinesh Gunawardena has observed that the current controversy over the Constitutional Council is over the issue of it rejecting the President’s nominees for important posts.
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has reaffirmed his ruling recognizing Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapakse as the Opposition Leader. He was responding to the statement made by the Leader of the Tamil National Alliance Patliamentarian R.Sampanthan raising the issue of legitimacy of the Speaker’s ruling on January 8.
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- None seeks the taking away of foremost place accorded to Buddhism; we urge ensuring freedom for all faiths: Rauff Hakeem
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International Peace Day in Batticaloa
A symposium was held in Batticaloa to mark the International Peace Day with the participation of religious leaders and social activists.
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Madawala Bazaar Hillcountry Boys’ College holds Prize Day
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