The government has decided to restart the Kankesanthurai Cement Factory, aiming to boost the economy of the Northern Province, MP S. Thilaganathan announced in Parliament today.

Deputy Finance Minister Harsha Suriyaarperuma announced in Parliament that a proper investigation will be conducted into financial fraud related to aircraft procurement during the previous government’s tenure.

The second reading of the National People’s Power (NPP) government’s maiden 2025 budget was passed in Parliament yesterday with a 109-vote majority.

Jaffna District MP Archuna Ramanathan has urged the Speaker of Parliament to assign two police officers for his personal security, citing a serious threat to his safety.

Parliament Witnesses Heated Debate on National Security Concerns

Independent MP and Jaffna District representative Ramanathan Archana made a bold statement in Parliament today during the sixth day of discussions on the 2025 Budget, sharply criticizing the government’s allocation of funds for the North and East.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to introduce an effective action plan to prevent train collisions with wild elephants, following the successful strategies adopted by countries like India and Kenya.

A permanent political solution is the only way to resolve the issues faced by the Tamil people, said Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam in Parliament.

Third Review to Be Submitted on February 28, Says Minister Vijitha Herath

The government takes full responsibility for ensuring the safety of the nation’s citizens, stated Public Security Minister Anura Wijeyapala in Parliament.