A 10 hour long debate on the Central Bank bond issue today ended with both, the ruling party and opposition members accusing each other on range of allegations on bad investment decisions, swindling money and corruption.
More than 25 speakers, representing the United National Party, United People’s Freedom Alliance, Janatha Vimukthi Peramnua and the Tamil National Alliance exchanged views during the debate, but most of the deviated from the topic.
Wimal Weerawansa who was re-remanded earlier in the day until February 7 also appeared in the parliament and made a speech.
Among the UNP’s speakers were Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella, Ministers Ravi Karunanayake, Rauf Hakeem, Champika Ranawaka, Kabeer Hashim, while for the UPFA Mahinda Amaraweera, Nimal Siripala de Silva and Susil Premajayantha. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was present, but did not take part in the debate.
MPs Namal Rajapaksa, Rohitha Abeygunawardena Vasudeva Nanayakkara and Mahindananda Aluthgamage who identify themselves as the joint opposition took part in the debate.
Opposition Leader R.Sampanthan and Shiva Shakthi Anandan spoke on behalf of the TNA while the EPDP leader Douglas Devananda also spoke
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
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.
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.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
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