Parliament to undergo refurbishment

12 September 2016 09:27 am - 5 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Parliament will be closed for sessions in the third week of October due to refurbishment of the buildings, informed sources said yesterday.

Informed sources said the sessions will not be held during the third week in October due to refurbishment of the buildings, including the setting up of a new IT system and the restoration of electronic voting system among others.

The sessions are usually held during the first week and the third week, but in October this year, the sessions will be held during the first and the last week because of repairs.

According to sources, plans are afoot to use the electronic voting system for the budget this year.
However Parliamentary sources did not divulge the cost of the repairs. (Yohan Perera)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 5

usaguy Monday, 12 September 2016 10:34 AM

yea....more burden for the masses.jayawewa via DM Android App

Mason Monday, 12 September 2016 10:48 AM

Who said the Country is bankrupt. Next to refurbishment, is there a salary increase for our elected worthies. The PM wants to increase salaries of public servants, and also will be getting the Country out of debt trap. This is in spite of being in debt to China up to the neck !

Kamal Indrajith Monday, 12 September 2016 11:51 AM

Aiyo salli!

Premalal Monday, 12 September 2016 12:48 PM

These guys are poorly paid and hardworking people who are working for all of us. They deserve a decent working environment like a few billions worth. Most of the nature of their work only comes out when they lose power then they have to be treated at the Merchants ward as a result of all their hard work.

Zam Monday, 12 September 2016 01:06 PM

Cant be close it permanently via DM Android App

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Parliament to undergo refurbishment

Comments - 5

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Gota fires back at Cardinal, rebuts allegations

Ranil Wickremesinghe caravan moves on despite barking dogs

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Foreign powers intensify surveillance on Presidential elections as strategic interests take centre stage

New uterine loop for monkey birth control

Sajith avoids reception hosted for Iranian President

Do not be afraid to use weapons, Minister Alles tells police

SLAS appoints independent committee for investigation

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings