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Parliament to elect new Deputy Speaker today
Parliament is set to elect a new Deputy Speaker this morning (5).
The post of Deputy Speaker fell vacant with the resignation of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced yesterday that the President had accepted Mr Siyambalapitiya's resignation and that a vote will be held today.
The Deputy Speaker can be elected unanimously by the House. In the event two names are proposed for the Deputy Speaker post, the Speaker will hold a secret ballot for the post.
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- July 11, 2024 - 1213 - 0
Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
- July 12, 2024 - 272 - 0
SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
- July 10, 2024 - 272 - 0
Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
- July 16, 2024 - 271 - 0
MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
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