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2 more appointments made in Parliament

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6 months ago

November 21, 2024

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Dr. Rizvie Salih was elected as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament today during the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament today (Nov. 21).

His name was proposed by the Chief Government Whip – Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, and was seconded by Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj.

Dr. Rizvie Salih, a longstanding medical professional and member of the NPP’s National Executive Committee, was elected to Parliament representing the Colombo District during the 2024 General Election.

Furthermore, Hemali Weerasekara was unanimously elected as the Deputy Chairpersons of Committees.

Her nomination was proposed by Minister Sunil Handunnetti, and was seconded by Samanmalee Gunasinghe.

Representing the Gampaha District, under the NPP, MP Weerasekara is a former member of the Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha and a professional laboratory technician.

She completed her education at Yasodara Vidyalaya, Colombo and Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo.

MP Weerasekara has been an active member of the NPP’s district and women’s executive committees.

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Court grants leave to proceed with petition against MP Archuna

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31 seconds ago

May 14, 2025

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The Court of Appeal has scheduled June 26 as the date to consider the petition seeking the revocation of MP Ramanathan Archuna’s parliamentary seat.

The petition was taken up today (May 14) before a bench comprising Justices Mayadunne Koraya and Mahen Gopallawa.

The court ordered that the petition be called again on June 26 for confirmation.
The petition was filed by social activist Oshala Herath, requesting legal intervention regarding the MP’s parliamentary position.

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Train services operate as usual from today

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7 minutes ago

May 14, 2025

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Starting today (May 14), train services will operate as usual, according to the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union of Sri Lanka Railways.

Due to a shortage of train drivers and their leave requests, about 23 train services were canceled over the past 02 days, affecting key routes like the Main, Coastal, Puttalam, and Kelani Valley lines.

The Railway Drivers Association claims that the cancellation of trains is primarily due to the government and the administration’s failure to address the long-standing shortage of railway drivers.