header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
SLIC
Rhythms of Lanka
Latest
SJB MPs stage protest inside the Parliament
Nov 17, 202110:37 AM
Google NewsAdd on Google
SJB MPs stage protest inside the Parliament
Mobitel Inner

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a placards protest inside the parliament chamber this morning, against the police intervention in their demonstration on Tuesday.

 

SJB’s General Secretary, MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara, who addressed the House on the fourth day of the second reading debate of Budget 2022 today (Nov. 17), alleged that the government used the force of police to suppress the protesters.

 

“The government is very much scared of Samagi Jana Balawegaya and the public. The police sought court orders, but the requests were rejected,” he said further.

 

The SJB’s demonstration organized yesterday was against the rising cost of living, commodity prices and shortages of essential items. Traffic congestion was reported on Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha in Colombo and on Galle Road at Kollupitiya.

 

src=https://i.postimg.cc/VkR2cgsF/SJB-MPs-stage-protest-inside-the-Parliament-G-1.jpg

 

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel Upahara
VideoStories
“Is this really the country’s biggest problem?” Sajith questions judges’ retirement age proposal

“Is this really the country’s biggest problem?” Sajith questions judges’ retirement age proposal

Govt. defends 22A draft gazette Opposition says govt. demonstrating a dictatorial approach

Govt. defends 22A draft gazette Opposition says govt. demonstrating a dictatorial approach

“I stayed on until tariff was brought down” Mahinda Samarasinghe rules out return to active politics

“I stayed on until tariff was brought down” Mahinda Samarasinghe rules out return to active politics

Colourful giants take over Colombo Sky! Derana–Signal International Kite Festival held at Galle Face

Colourful giants take over Colombo Sky! Derana–Signal International Kite Festival held at Galle Face

Security heightened at Kuruwita Prison following deadly inmate clashes

Security heightened at Kuruwita Prison following deadly inmate clashes

Over 200 vehicles participate in 'Derana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival' promo parade

Over 200 vehicles participate in 'Derana-Signal Colombo International Kite Festival' promo parade

'Independent Operations Centre members meet Malwatu chief prelate over proposed judicial amendments

'Independent Operations Centre members meet Malwatu chief prelate over proposed judicial amendments

Government deceived the public through false pledges – MP Dilith Jayaweera

Government deceived the public through false pledges – MP Dilith Jayaweera

UNP warns proposed extension of judges' retirement age risks sparking youth unrest

UNP warns proposed extension of judges' retirement age risks sparking youth unrest

Adverse weather claims eight lives, affects over 16,000 people islandwide

Adverse weather claims eight lives, affects over 16,000 people islandwide

Eight dead, over 11,000 affected by adverse weather Heavy rains expected after Thursday: Met. Dept.

Eight dead, over 11,000 affected by adverse weather Heavy rains expected after Thursday: Met. Dept.

Parliament heats up over judges’ retirement age 22A draft will be gazetted shortly: Justice Minister

Parliament heats up over judges’ retirement age 22A draft will be gazetted shortly: Justice Minister

“Chief Prelates did not oppose judicial reforms” Govt seeks to increase retirement age of all judges

“Chief Prelates did not oppose judicial reforms” Govt seeks to increase retirement age of all judges

Thai, Sri Lankan cultures celebrated at Thai festival 2026 held in Colombo

Thai, Sri Lankan cultures celebrated at Thai festival 2026 held in Colombo

“There is another reason behind the rush” – Lawyers’ body questions judges’ retirement age move

“There is another reason behind the rush” – Lawyers’ body questions judges’ retirement age move

Lassana Flora