When Will the Pres Deliver the Policy Statement?

COLOMBO (News 1st); The inaugural session of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to commence at 10 am today. The first task on the agen...

21-11-2024 | 9:53 AM

Over 175 New Faces in This Year's Parliament

COLOMBO (News 1st); This year's Parliamentary election is quite special as over 175 new faces will be seen at today's inaugural Parliamentary session....

21-11-2024 | 9:26 AM

Inaugural Session of 10th Parliament, Today (21)

COLOMBO (News 1st); The inaugural session of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to commence at 10 am today. The first task on the agen...

21-11-2024 | 9:21 AM

Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe Retires from Politics

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Former Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe officially announced his retirement from politics on Wednesday (20), stating that he wo...

20-11-2024 | 7:58 PM

NDF Holds Talks on National List Candidates

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The New Democratic Front held discussions on Wednesday (20) at the election office of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Co...

20-11-2024 | 7:52 PM

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New Appointments Made in Inaugural Session

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Dr. Ashoka Ranwala has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of Sri Lanka's 10th Parliament.The inaugural session of the new Parliament began on Thursday (21).Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya proposed Dr. Ranwala's name for the position, which was seconded by Cabinet Minister Vijitha Herath.Dr. Mohamed Rizvie Salih was elected as Deputy Speaker, with his nomination proposed by Chief Government Whip and Cabinet Minister...

21-11-2024 | 11:08 AM

Dr. Rizvie Salih Elected Deputy Speaker

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Dr. Mohamed Rizvie Salih has been elected as the Deputy Speaker of the 10th Parliament.The name was proposed by Chief Government Whip & Cabinet Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, and seconded by Cabinet ...

21-11-2024 | 10:38 AM

Dr. Ashoka Ranwala Unanimously Elected as Speaker

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Dr. Ashoka Ranwala has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 10th Parliament.The inaugural session of Sri Lanka's 10th Parliament began a short while ago.The appointment of Dr. Ranwala was proposed by Prime Minister Dr. ...

21-11-2024 | 10:24 AM

Dr. Rizvie Salih Elected Deputy Speaker

21-11-2024 | 10:38 AM

Dr. Ashoka Ranwala Unanimously Elected as Speaker

21-11-2024 | 10:24 AM

Local News

I Am Suitable For a National List Seat - Hirunika

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Hirunika Premachandra, a member of the Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) and candidate from the Colombo district, held a media briefing today to discuss her views on her potential role in the National List.During the media briefing, a journalist asked her why she had not yet been give...

20-11-2024 | 7:48 PM