COLOMBO (News 1st): MP Dinesh Gunawardene states that a request will be made to expedite the debate regarding the no-confidence motion against Minister Rishard Bathiudeen at the party leader's meeting due next week. He further said that the request will be made by him on behalf of the joint oppositi...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Motion of No Confidence against Minister Rishad Bathiudeen was handed over to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya today. It was presented by a group of MP's including MP Udaya Gammanpila. He noted that the motion contained the signatures of 64MPs in the opposition. In addition, MPs Ni...

Colombo (News 1st) - The vote on the 3rd reading of the budget will be held in the parliament this evening. The budget was presented in the parliament by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera on the 5th of last month followed by the second reading on the 12th. As such the third reading commence...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A special meeting of the JO chaired by President Maithripala Sirisena and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa was convened last night (February 22) at the President's official residence. It was decided to form a committee to draft the basic principles for any alliance to be f...

Colombo (News 1st) - A special meeting of the Joint Oppoosition is scheduled for this evening under the auspices of Former President Mahinda Rajapakse. A spokesperson said all Joint Opposition party leaders and members are due to participate in the meeting. It is reported that the group of 15 ...