Sri Lanka’s total debts exceed Rs. 30 trillion: Deputy Minister

27 Nov 2025

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Sri Lanka’s total debts have risen to Rs. 30.93 trillion as of September 30 this year, Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha told Parliament today.

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At least 26 dead in landslides across the country: Leader of the House

27 Nov 2025

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At least 26 people have died in landslides across the country, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

Parliament holds emergency meeting on adverse weather

27 Nov 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently in Parliament, discussing disaster relief measures with MPs representing areas which have been hit by adverse weather conditions.

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Speaker appoints select committee to probe container clearance drama

27 Nov 2025

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Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today announced that he has appointed a 12-member special select committee to investigate the clearance of 323 red-labelled containers from the Colombo Port.

Not invited to opposition rally on 21st: Ravi K

26 Nov 2025

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MP Ravi Karunanayake said today that he was not invited to the joint opposition rally in Nugegoda on November 21st this year.

Heavy rains, floods loom as low-pressure system intensifies

26 Nov 2025

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A developing low-pressure system near the South Andaman Sea is set to bring torrential rains and raise flood risks across several provinces, authorities warned. With major rivers already at high levels, residents in low-lying areas are being urged to stay alert and follow official flood warnings.

Appoint special select committee to probe international schools: MP

25 Nov 2025

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Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera called for the appointment of a special select committee to look into international schools.

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CCTV to be fixed on public transport to prevent gender based violence: Minister

24 Nov 2025

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CCTV cameras will be fixed on public transport, including school vans, to prevent gender based violence, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

COPF questions procedures followed when releasing lands for aerodromes

24 Nov 2025

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The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) today questioned the procedures followed in releasing lands for the construction of aerodromes, where it was highlighted that the market value has not been determined.

Sapugaskanda refinery to be developed on build, operate and transfer basis: Minister

20 Nov 2025

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The Sapugaskanda refinery development project, which will be on a build, operate and transfer basis (BOT), will begin soon, Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody told Parliament today.

Police to get DIG in charge of cyber crimes: Minister

20 Nov 2025

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The Sri Lanka Police will soon get a DIG in charge of cyber crimes, while a special division will also be established, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Committee appointed to probe MP Dayasiri Jayasekera’s conduct

19 Nov 2025

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A committee headed by Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih and comprising MPs Upali Pannilage and Ranjith Madduma Bandara has been appointed to look into the conduct of MP Dayasiri Jayasekera, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced in Parliament today.

Defence Ministry expenditure head approved

18 Nov 2025

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The Defence Ministry’s expenditure head was approved today by a majority of 92 votes, with 101 MPs voting in favor, while 9 MPs representing Tamil parties from the North and East voted against it.

Get maximum benefit from Colombo Security Conclave: Ravi K tells government

18 Nov 2025

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Sri Lanka should get the maximum benefit from the Colombo Security Conclave, which is a joint programme of several countries in the region, including India, the Maldives and Mauritius.

Special cyber crimes division to be set up in police: Minister

18 Nov 2025

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A special cyber crimes division is to set up soon within the police, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

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Sri Lanka has signed 70 MOUs with various countries: Minister

17 Nov 2025

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Sri Lanka has signed 70 MOUs with various countries within the first year of the present government’s tenure, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Hearth told Parliament today.

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Buddha statue of Sambuddha Jayanthi Vihara Trincomalee was removed for safety: Minister

17 Nov 2025

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The Buddha statue of the Sambuddha Jayanthi Vihara in Trincomalee was removed last night for safety, but will be re-erected today, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

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Male, female MPs battle in Parliament

14 Nov 2025

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A male-female battle was witnessed in Parliament today with MP Sujeewa Senasinghe confronting female MPs Lakmali Hemachandra and Hiruni Wijesinghe over some remarks made on an earlier day.

RTI Commission failed to address 308 requests for information last year

11 Nov 2025

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The Right to Information Commission has failed to attend to 308 requests for information from January 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, it was revealed yesterday.

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Four Ministers caught flying business on economy tickets: SJB MP

10 Nov 2025

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujeewa Senasinghe, participating in the budget debate, alleged that four Ministers had travelled in the business class of a SriLankan Airlines flight to the United Kingdom, despite being issued economy class tickets.