Hong Kong police evict protesters who stormed parliament
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Police firing tear gas have evicted protesters who stormed and ransacked Hong Kong’s parliament. Activists had occupied the Legislative Council (LegCo) building for hours...
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“President has no legal right to influence the activities of the parliament” – Filed Marshall Sarath Fonseka [VIDEO]
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The security situation of the country has not yet turned to normal according to UNP MP Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka. Commenting to the media...
An Adjournment Debate on E.T.I
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Opposition submitted an adjournment proposal yesterday that the assets in possession of E. T. I. should be confiscated and sold off and the...
A Proposal to parliament for a 2500 rupees salary increase in the private sector
(UTV|COLOMBO) – In parliament yesterday it was proposed that as public sector employees’ salary has been increased, the private sector salaries should be increased by Rs.2500....
Parliament Road closed due to Protest
(UTV|COLOMBO) -The road from the Parliament Roundabout towards the Parliament has been closed off due to a protest, UTV News learns. Reportedly, the protest has...
LIVE UPDATES: 2019 Budget Speech
4.13 p.m. – Tax on casinos will be increased from Rs 200 million to Rs 400 million. Entrance fee for casinos in Sri Lanka to...
Parliament debates draft bill of Audit Act
UTV | COLOMBO – Parliament today debated the draft bill of the Audit Act including the Auditor General’s salary. United National Party Parliamentarian Ashoka Priyantha...
Arab Parliament lauds KSRelief efforts to rehabilitate Yemeni child soldiers
UTV | COLOMBO – The Arab Parliament lauded the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) for its role in rehabilitating children recruited by...
Iran protesters confront police at parliament
UTV | COLOMBO – Protesters angered by Iran’s cratering economy confronted police in front of parliament on Monday, with security forces firing tear gas at...
Judicature Amendment Bill passed in Parliament
UTV | COLOMBO – The Judicature Amendment Bill to provide for the setting up of a permanent High Court at Bar to expedite cases of...