The No-Confidence Motion against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila was defeated in Parliament a short while ago by a majority of 91 votes.
Only 61 MPs voted for the motion while 152 voted against it.
The motion, which was submitted by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), was put to a vote this evening after a two-day debate held yesterday and today.
Aside from the SJB, MPs from the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), National People's Power (NPP) and the United National Party (UNP) voted in favour of the motion.
Several MPs who represent the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) and SJB National List MP Diana Gamage, who had all supported the Government from the vote on the 20th Amendment onwards, voted against the motion.
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many, foreign media reported.
Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the 17th edition of the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
Sotheby’s has returned ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains following pressure from the Indian government.
A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
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