10th Parliament to convene on Nov. 21

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7 months ago

November 16, 2024

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10th Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will Convene for the first time on November 21.

On that day, the main responsibilities of the Parliament will be with the Secretary General of Parliament.

Notably, there will be no specific allocation of seats for members during the first session, allowing MPs to sit wherever they choose.

Parliamentary proceedings will commence after the mace is brought to the chamber.

The first order of business will be the election of the new Speaker, followed by the traditional swearing-in of the Speaker.

Subsequently, the MPs would also be sworn in.

The National People’s Power emerged victorious in the parliamentary election winning a total of 159 seats, that includes 18 National List seats.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya followed with a total of 40 seats, which includes 5 National List seats.

Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi won 8 seats, which includes one National List seat.

New Democratic Front, secured 5 seats, that includes 2 National List seats.

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna managed to win 2 seats in the election, with 1 National List seat.

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress secured 3 seats in the 10th Parliament, including 1 National List seat.

Sarvajana Balaya also won a National List seat in this election.

United National Party won a single seat in the 10th Parliament.

Democratic Tamil National Alliance, the All Ceylon Tamil Congress, the All Ceylon People’s Congress, and Ceylon Workers Congress, all secured 1 seat each.

Independent group – 17 from Jaffna, also won 1 seat in the parliament.

(News1st)

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.