Speaker defends his position on No-Confidence Motion
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Speaker Karu Jayasuriya on Thursday (15) issued another letter in response to President Maithripala Sirisena, defending his [The…
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Tamil Nadu Minister says cannot interfere in Sri Lanka’s internal affairs
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – On the political developments in neighbouring Sri Lanka, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Senior Leader and State…
President rejects No-Confidence Motion against Mahinda Rajapaksa, Cabinet
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has rejected the No-Confidence Motion brought against his appointee for Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and…
“No Confidence Motion against Premier Rajapaksa passed with majority,” Political Parties says
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), Tamil National Alliance (TNA), Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and United National Party…
Parliament adjourned till tomorrow; Fowzie, Piyasena Gamage, Manusha cross over to Opposition
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Parliament has adjourned till 10.00 AM on Thursday (15) following a tense situation erupted in the House.
“Government has no majority in Parliament,” Speaker rules
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has ruled that the Government did not have the majority in Parliament.
“Victory for democracy” – ACMC
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) welcomed the Supreme Court Stay Order on the dissolution of Parliament on…
“Elected Representatives now have to decide on validity of Government” – Speaker
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Issuing a statement on Tuesday (13), Speaker Karu Jayasuriya stated that Parliament must now preform its role by…
“Parliament to convene tomorrow” – Speaker
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Issuing a statement on Tuesday (14), Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has stated that Parliament will convene at 10.00 AM…
Parliament Dissolution: Supreme Court issues Interim Order
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Supreme Court has issued an Interim Order until 07 December suspending the Gazette Notification issued on dissolution…
“President’s decision to dissolve Parliament is consistent with Constitution,” AG says
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Making submissions at the Supreme Court on Tuesday (13), Attorney General (AG) Jayantha Jayasuriya stated that President Maithripala…
“ACMC believes upholding democracy is of high importance,” Rishad Bathiudeen says
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Leader of All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Rishad Bathiudeen on Tuesday (13) stated that the ACMC believes…
Gazette issues on number of Parliamentarians form Districts in election
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Gazette Notification containing announcements from the Elections Commission on the number of members to be elected, the…
“How can an election be undemocratic?” Namal questions
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – “A litmus test for a true democracy is holding periodical elections to seek its citizens’ approval,” Parliamentarian Namal…
Premier Rajapaksa to attend Solih’s inauguration in Male
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will be representing Sri Lanka at the inauguration of the new Maldivian Government headed…