- Last Update 2024-08-30 19:41:00
Speaker requests President to protect privileges of RW; Asks to reconsider prorogation of Parliament
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya in a letter to President Sirisena has requested that the latter protect the privileges of Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe until the person with the confidence of a majority in Parliament is established as Prime Minister.
The Speaker's letter comes in response to a request made by the UNP for the same (see attached document). Further, the Speaker has suggested that in light of the current political situation with its ensuing hostilities at state media institutions and with several countries updating travel advisories to reconsider the continuing of the prorogation of Parliament till November 16.
Speaker Jayasuriya also pointed out that a " prorogation should be done in consultation with the Speaker."
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- August 22, 2024 - 206 - 0
SC orders immediate LG elections; cites voter rights violation
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Election Commission to immediately proceed with the postponed Local Government Elections.
- August 22, 2024 - 152 - 0
Australia’s United Petroleum to commence retail operations from Sep.
United Petroleum (UP) was launched in Sri Lanka today and will commence retail fuel operations in September with 150 dealer owned and operated fuel stations.
- August 27, 2024 - 142 - 0
CBSL Governor warns reversal of reforms could trigger new crisis
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, has cautioned that reversing the current economic programme could lead to a resurgence of the severe economic and social crisis Sri Lanka endured nearly two years ago.
Related Articles
Colombo Security Conclave member states sign MOU
- 30/08/2024 - 44 - 0
India’s National Security Adviser meets President Wickremesinghe
- 30/08/2024 - 50 - 0
Leave Comments