LIVE BLOG : Parliament today

1.30 pm - MP Ranjith Maddumbandara calls for an investigation on the Director of the Anti-Corruption movement Namal Kumara. 1.18 pm - In a press conference organized by the ruling party within the parliamentary premises, UPFA MP Nimal Siripala Silva has stated that they decided to boycott parliament due to the speaker's stance on the current political situation of the country. Further, they have requested for the Hansard to be terminated. 1.05 pm - MP Nalin Bandara raised a question regarding the lack of action taken for the chilli powder attack and the property damage that occurred in parliament recently. Meanwhile, the government MP's have boycotted the parliamentary sessions today (November 27). This will be the second parliamentary sessions that they decided to boycott. 1.04 pm - Parliament begins with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya chairing the parliamentary sessions today (November 27).   COLOMBO (News 1st) - Parliament is due to convene at 1 this afternoon. The public gallery and the special invitees gallery at parliament will be closed today as well. No one would be allowed inside the gallery except for media personnel. Police Special task force has taken steps to beef up security in and around Parliament, today as well. In addition, a senior official attached to the Police Special Task Force added that special teams are on standby.       https://www.facebook.com/NewsfirstSL/videos/334766160673171/