Chamara Sampath outraged for not being called Minister

Sri Lanka briefs Austria on global efforts to enhance security

Sri Lanka has briefed Austria on the importance of global efforts for enhancing security and the strengthening of legal frameworks to fight terrorism. Ambassador Saroja Sirisena presented Letters of Credence to Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, Federal President of the Republic of Austria, at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna accrediting her as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Austria. The ceremony entailed the presentation of credentials, followed by a Guard of Honour an

12 Jul, 2019

Parliament adjourned due to lack of quorum

Parliament, which convened today, was adjourned early until July 23 due to a lack of quorum in the House. Parliament was expected to?continue until 6.30 p.m. today. However the sessions ended early due to a lack of quorum.

12 Jul, 2019

Muslim MPs to accept Ministerial posts again

Muslim Parliamentarians who resigned from their Ministerial posts following the Easter Sunday attacks, have decided to accept Ministerial posts again. The decision was taken when they met today to decide on the future steps they must take. The Muslim MPs, including those from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, voted against the no-confidence motion on the Government in Parliament today. All Muslim Ministers resigned from their portfolios in the Government early last month (June). All Muslim Stat

11 Jul, 2019