Sri Lankan parliament postpones debate on private sector pension schemes

The Sri Lankan parliament today postponed the scheduled debate on the private sector pension schemes.

Sri Lanka parliament to convene tomorrow for the New Year

The Sri Lankan parliament is to convene tomorrow (04) for the New Year and the proposed Local Authorities Elections (Amendment) Bill is to be debated through out the day.

Second budget reading passed in Sri Lanka parliament

The Sri Lankan parliament passed the second reading of the 2011 Budget that took place at the parliament today with a majority of 104 votes.

Sri Lankan parliament to vote on second reading of budget today

The Sri Lankan parliament will vote on the second reading of the 2011 budget proposals presented by the government today. The second reading vote is to be taken at 6 p.m.

Sri Lankan parliament to appoint a committee to inquire into floods in the House

The Sri Lankan parliament has decided to appoint a special committee headed by Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa to inquire into the recent flooding of the parliament complex.

Sri Lanka parliament abolishes PERC

The Sri Lankan parliament Wednesday approved the abolishing of the Public Enterprises Reform Commission (PERC).

Sri Lankan parliament to take up seven Bills during this week's sessions

The Sri Lankan parliament is to take up seven Bills for debate during this week's sessions before the House prepares for the 2011 Budget presentation and debate from November 22.

Sri Lankan parliament passes motion to increase salaries of judges

The Sri Lankan parliament today (20) passed a motion presented by Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne to increase the salaries of judges.

Sri Lankan parliamentary proceedings adjourned for a few minutes due to opposition protest

The Sri Lankan parliament was adjourned for a few minutes Tuesday due to a protest by the opposition members in the well of the House