October 30, 2024
Prabhath
Former President Maithripala Sirisena extending his congratulations to the newly appointed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena in parliament today (20) said that the leadership of the Speaker is vital for the future of the esteemed parliament.
New Speaker appointed of parliament appointed
August 20, 2020
Matara District MP Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was unanimously appointed as the Speaker of the new Parliament.
First sitting of the 9th parliament begins
August 20, 2020The first sitting of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka commenced at 9.30 am today (20) in accordance with Standing Order No. 1 of Parliament following recommended health guidelines.
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will ceremonially declare open the first session of the Ninth Parliament and present the new Government’s Policy Statement at 3 pm today.
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