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Muthukumarana sworn in as a Member of Parliament

S.C Muthukumarana was sworn in as a member of the Ninth Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana. After taking oaths before the Speaker, the new MP signed the Members roll kept before the Acting Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularathna. Muthukumarana was appointed to fill the vacancy created due to the resignation of Uddika Premarathna who served as a Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna in the Anuradhapura district. Born in 1953, Muthukumaran

05 Mar, 2024

No-confidence motion against Speaker handed over

The no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was handed over to Parliament, Tuesday. The document, signed by just 44 parliamentarians, was handed over to the Deputy General Secretary of Parliament. MPs from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, National Peoples Power, Sri Lanka Freedom Party,? Illangai Thamil Arasu Katchi and some Independent MPs signed the motion. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said the no-confidence motion is to be submitted to Parliament accusing the

05 Mar, 2024

Electricity and fuel declared essential services

Electricity and fuel have been declared essential services by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake issued a gazette notice from the President stating that all services connected to the supply of electricity, and the supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel have been declared essential services with effect from 3rd March. The President considered it necessary to issue the order to ensure the services are not disrupted. (Colombo Gazette)

04 Mar, 2024