header logo
Asia asset finance
Mogo Academy
Latest
Parliament to be prorogued?
Nov 23, 201911:54 PM
Parliament to be prorogued?
Mobitel Inner

The decision of proroguing the Parliament is currently under consideration, according to political sources.

 

Although several rounds of discussions were reportedly held in this regard, a final decision is yet to be made.

 

The President is vested with the powers to prorogue the Parliament under 70 (1) of the Constitution and will accordingly issue an extraordinary Gazette notification announcing the prorogation. It is also the Head of the State who decides on the date and time of recommencing the parliamentary sessions.

 

It is customary for the President to deliver a Throne speech at the ceremonial opening of the Parliament.

 

However, the President can also use his discretion in not delivering the Throne speech, a senior parliamentary officer told Ada Derana.

 

The Parliament will reconvene on December 3rd as decided before the Presidential Election.

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel Upahara
VideoStories
Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda granted bail on two surety bonds

Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda granted bail on two surety bonds

Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another further remanded until July 17

Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another further remanded until July 17

Opposition Leader accuses Govt. of failing to honour its election promises

Opposition Leader accuses Govt. of failing to honour its election promises

Agriculture Minister vows to implement all possible measures to address farmers' concerns

Agriculture Minister vows to implement all possible measures to address farmers' concerns

 Court orders ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to provide Phone and laptop passwords to CID

Court orders ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to provide Phone and laptop passwords to CID

Bus fares increased from midnight on July 5 : Minimum fare raised to Rs. 34

Bus fares increased from midnight on July 5 : Minimum fare raised to Rs. 34

32 dengue related deaths reported this year : Public not taking situation seriously

32 dengue related deaths reported this year : Public not taking situation seriously

Sarvajana Balaya leader meets farmers in Medirigiriya : Farmers raise concern over paddy prices

Sarvajana Balaya leader meets farmers in Medirigiriya : Farmers raise concern over paddy prices

“Dengue-related deaths could increase” Health Ministry sets up Dengue Operations Centre and Hotline

“Dengue-related deaths could increase” Health Ministry sets up Dengue Operations Centre and Hotline

No reduction in tuk, school transport service fares despite yesterday's fuel price revision

No reduction in tuk, school transport service fares despite yesterday's fuel price revision

 Seventh IMF review under EFF program in Sept. IMF calls for exchange rate flexibility in Sri Lanka

Seventh IMF review under EFF program in Sept. IMF calls for exchange rate flexibility in Sri Lanka

“Catholic Church influenced Easter Sunday probe” Global Sri Lankan Forum demands independent team

“Catholic Church influenced Easter Sunday probe” Global Sri Lankan Forum demands independent team

President’s recent speech made no reference to actual concerns – MP Dilith

President’s recent speech made no reference to actual concerns – MP Dilith

Ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay transferred to Cardiology Unit of National Hospital

Ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay transferred to Cardiology Unit of National Hospital

China's Communist Party marks 105th anniversary; PM Harini praises China's achievements and progress

China's Communist Party marks 105th anniversary; PM Harini praises China's achievements and progress

Lassana Flora