Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has informed President Maithripala Sirisena in writing yesterday that the no-confidence, moved by Chief Opposition Whip Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was duly passed in line with the Standing Orders that govern parliamentary busin

United National Party (UNP) MP Lakshman Kiriella said today President Maithripala Sirisena should recognize UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Prime Minister because the no-confidence motion against the fake government was once again passed in Pa

British High Commissioner (BHC) James Dauris today said Sri Lankans have again seen deplorable behaviour by some MPs, unbecoming of them and of the Parliament.

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today said President Maithripala Sirisena had failed to keep his promise to control his MPs. JVP MP Vijitha Herath, who came under a chilli powder attack, told the Hindu that the

The parliament session was adjourned till 1 pm on November 19 (Monday) after the Speaker was thrown at objects and disruptions caused by the government MPs.

A fire broke out in a shop located at the First Cross Street in Pettah a short while ago, the Fire-Brigade said.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya left the parliament chamber after Government MPs threw objects at Speaker and police personnel.

President Maithripala Sirisena said he would not prorogue Parliament under any circumstances.

United National Party (UNP) MPs are currently collecting signatures for a new no-confidence motion (NCM) against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the government.

The party Leaders meeting which was held at the Parliamentary complex came to an end without reaching an agreement, Minister Dinesh Gunawardane said.

All MPs who are entering the Parliament Chamber were subjected to a body search by security officers today. The security measures were taken after MP Palitha Thewarapperuma had allegedly brought a knife to the Chamber yesterday.

The Mahanayake of the Malwathu Chapter, Venerable Thibbotuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera today requested President Maithripala Sirisena to convene Parliament and find a solution to end the current political instability in the country.

Two suspects were arrested with heroin valued at Rs.23.3 million by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) today at Mulleriyawa.

A party leaders' meeting chaired by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya is scheduled to be held at 11.30 am today at the Parliament complex to discuss the agenda for today’s sessions, Speaker’s office said.

All government schools in the Northern Province will be closed today due to the adverse weather condition encountered by the Cyclonic storm ‘Gaja’, the Secretariat of the Northern Province Governor office announced.

According to the Sri Lanka Customs, the currencies of only eight out of 52 countries have a lower value than the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR).

UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said he is ready to play a leading role in ensuring democracy for the country.

The government yesterday said it had lodged a complaint with the police over UNP MPs Ranjan Ramanayake and Palitha Thewarapperuma who had allegedly threatened government MPs in Parliament with a knife.

The Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) also announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices with effect from tonight in line with the fuel price reduction announced by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) tonight.

President Maithripala Sirisena has requested the United National Front (UNF) leaders to remove clause 1 of the motion which was submitted to Parliament on Wednesday and to present it again on Friday, President’s Media Division said.

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today the request that is being made by the government to go for a general election is not a genuine one.  

The conduct of some parliamentarians stooped down to such low levels today that, for the first time in history, there were allegations that some UNP MPs smuggled in sharp knives into the Chamber of the House for any untoward action.

If the UNF-led political alliance follows proper Parliamentary procedures and Standing Orders when bringing in a no-confidence motion (NCM) against the government and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, the government is ready to face it and defeat it,

Commenting on the tense situation prevailed inside Parliament today, German Ambassador Jörn Rohde said that today was a bad day for democracy in Sri Lanka.

The Chinese Government has said it hoped that Sri Lanka can maintain stability and find ways to end the current political impasse.

A special meeting between President Maithripala Sirisena, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, United National Front (UNF) and Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leaders is currently underway at the Presidential Secretariat, sources said.

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today said they are ready to hold both Presidential and General Elections in a democratic and legal manner after having talks with all political parties. 

The prices of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) petrol (92 and 95) and Diesel (Auto and Super) were reduced by Rs.5 per litre with effect from midnight today, Minister Gamini Lokuge said today.

Several roads in Colombo are congested due to the United National Party rally which is to begin in few minutes at Lipton Circus against the unconstitutional moves by the government.

United National Front (UNF) party leaders have decided to meet President Maithripala Sirisena at 5.00 pm today, MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said in a news briefing held at the Parliamentary complex this afternoon