(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena said in his tweet he would not prorogue Parliament under any circumstances.
"President says will not prorogue Parliament"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The severe cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ over the Southwest Bay of Bengal further moved West-South-westwards and crossed Thamilnadu and Puducherry coast of South India during 00.30 AM and 2.30 AM on Friday (16), the Department of Meteorology said.
"Cyclone ‘GAJA’ to move away from Sri Lanka – Met. Department"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –President Maithripala Sirisena called on all factions in Parliament to abide by the norms and traditions of Parliament and go for a vote by name to show their majority when Parliament meets on Friday (16).
"“Amend No-Confidence Motion and present today” – President"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Lanka IOC (LIOC), the IndianOil’s subsidiary in Sri Lanka, has revised its fuel prices with effect from midnight Thursday (15) in line with the reduction of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) fuel prices.
"Lanka IOC also revises fuel prices"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on Thursday (15) issued another letter in response to President Maithripala Sirisena, defending his [The Speaker] position on the No-Confidence Motion brought against President’s appointee for Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday (14).
"Speaker defends his position on No-Confidence Motion"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – UPDATE: Following a meeting with the Party Leaders, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has decided to convene Parliament at 1.30 PM on Friday (16).
"Parliament to reconvene tomorrow at 1.30 p.m."
President inquires into the progress of the projects of Presidential Task Force and Special programs conducted by President’s office
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –A discussion was held on the progress of the activities of the Presidential Special Task Force and the special programs conducted under the President’s office at the President’s office yesterday(14).
"President inquires into the progress of the projects of Presidential Task Force and Special programs conducted by President’s office" (COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday rejected the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) brought against the Prime Minister and the Government appointed by him.
"President rejects No-Confidence Motion against Mahinda Rajapaksa, Cabinet" (COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Parliament has adjourned till 10.00 AM on Thursday (15) following a tense situation erupted in the House.
"Parliament adjourned till tomorrow; Fowzie, Piyasena Gamage, Manusha cross over to Opposition" (COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has convened a meeting of the National Security Council Tuesday evening (13) under at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, the President’s Media Division said.
"President meets with National Security Council, instructs tri forces to strengthen security"