Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa took a swipe at the government today, sarcastically extending his support for the upcoming monkey and tree squirrel census scheduled for March 15.

If MP Archuna fails to change his stance on making statements that insult and hurt other ethnic and religious communities, a special resolution may have to be brought against him, warned United People’s Power (SJB) MP Nizam Kariapper in Parliament today.

In a heated parliamentary session today, several Muslim MPs strongly opposed and criticized the remarks made by Jaffna District MP Archana Ramanathan regarding the amendments to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Law.

In a bold statement during the parliamentary debate on the 2025 budget allocation for Women and Children’s Affairs, Independent Group 17 leader and Jaffna District MP, I. Archuna, declared his intention to resign from Parliament by August or September and hand over his seat to a female representative.

Deputy Defense Minister Announces in Parliament

During today’s parliamentary committee debate on the 2025 Budget for Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Vanni District MP Thurai Raja Ravikaran raised grave concerns about the increasing infiltration of illegal drugs in Sri Lanka, particularly in the Northern Province.

Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara announced in Parliament that investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings have been intensified and that the real masterminds behind the attack will soon be exposed.

Tamil Community Awaits Power-Sharing in New Constitution

In a dramatic moment in Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasoorya firmly halted MP Dilith Jayawira from crossing over to the ruling party’s side, humorously warning, “Don’t even think about coming this way!”

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has disclosed in Parliament that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe undertook 33 foreign trips during his two-year tenure, accompanied by 154 individuals, at a total cost of Rs. 533 million.