MP Dilith Jeyawera, speaking in Parliament today, called for refraining from using titles such as “Dr” and “Prof” alongside the names of Members of Parliament.

The North Beat website had previously reported on the selection of the Speaker in advance. As anticipated, Dr. Jagath Wickremaratne, the NPP MP representing the Polonnaruwa District, has officially been appointed as the Speaker today.

The issue of fake degree certificates is gaining widespread attention in Sri Lanka and beyond, particularly following the controversy surrounding former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala’s alleged fake doctorate.

Former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala has addressed allegations surrounding the authenticity of his doctorate, asserting that the claims of it being fraudulent are baseless.

The government is reportedly deliberating the appointment of Dr. Jagath Wickramarathna, Member of Parliament for Polonnaruwa, as the next Speaker of Parliament.

The issue of forged qualifications continues to plague the island, as several incidents of fraudulent academic credentials come to light.

The Ministry of Education is now accepting applications for principal vacancies in national schools for the year 2025.

Asoka Sapumal Ranwala, the Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament, has announced his resignation following intense scrutiny over his academic qualifications.

The honorary title “Dr.” has very recently been removed from the name of Justice Minister Harsha on the official parliamentary website. This development comes shortly after the removal of the Speaker’s honorary title from the same platform, marking a notable trend.

Colombo-based national media outlets have launched online polls regarding Speaker Ashoka Ranawella’s controversial doctorate. The polls aim to gauge public opinion on whether Ranawella should resign if he fails to substantiate his academic credentials.