First ever visit of Buddhist and Hindu Priests from Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia

The Sri Lanka High Commission in Maldives organised a blood donation programme (14 May) to mark the auspicious day of Vesak.

The motion to suspend the Standing Orders to debate the motion expressing displeasure over the President was rejected by a majority of 51 votes.

Hon. Ajith Rajapakse, Member of Parliament elected as the new Deputy Speaker today (17). Hon. Ajith Rajapakse, Member of Parliament, as the Deputy Speaker was proposed by Minister and chair of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Hon. (Prof.) G. L. Peiris, and was seconded by Hon. Samanpriya Herath.