• MP information obtained online
To facilitate the inaugural sitting of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament, the Information Desk for Members of Parliament, held within the Parliamentary Complex on November 19 and 20, 2024, successfully concluded.
This initiative saw the participation of over 200 Members of Parliament, including first-time MPs elect. During the event, essential information and documents beneficial to all Members of Parliament were provided. Activities included capturing photographs for MPs’ ID cards and obtaining fingerprints for the electronic voting system.
Additionally, in preparation for the inaugural sitting of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament, an online system was introduced via the Parliamentary website. This allowed MPs to submit the required information digitally, further streamlining the process.
2024-11-22
An orientation program for Members of Parliament representing the 10th Parliament will be held on November 25, 26, and 27, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Parliament complex, Committee Room No. 01. This program, traditionally conducted at the commencement of a new Parliament, has been organised for the incoming Members for the 10th Parliament as well.The inauguration of the program is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, with the participation of the Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Speaker, Dr. Ashoka Ranwala, Hon. Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih, Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees, Hemali Weerasekara, Leader of the House Hon. Minister Bimal Rathnayake; Chief Government Whip, Hon. Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General of Parliament.This three-day orientation program aims to educate Members of Parliament (MPs) on their roles and responsibilities, parliamentary privileges, the legislative process, committee procedures, Standing Orders of Parliament, and constitutional provisions. The program also includes a practical session on the use of the electronic voting system.Additionally, MPs will be briefed on laws and procedures related to the Commission to investigate allegations of Bribery or Corruption, established under the Anti-Corruption Act. The functions of the Parliamentary Affairs Division under the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs.Furthermore, heads of departments within Parliament will provide an overview of their respective functions, highlighting how each contributes to parliamentary operations.
2024-11-21
Leader of the House, Hon. Minister Bimal Rathnayake, and Chief Government Whip, Hon. Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, assumed duties at their respective offices within the Parliamentary premises today (Nov. 21) afternoon. Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekaran, Secretary to the Leader of the House Mr. Janakantha Silva, Secretary to the Chief Government Whip Mr. Janaka Jayasundara, and several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
2024-11-21
• Dr. Rizvie Salih was elected as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament • Hon. Hemali Weerasekara was unanimously elected as the Deputy Chairpersons of Committees Dr. Ashoka Ranwala, Member of Parliament representing the National People's Power (NPP), has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Tenth Parliament of Sri Lanka. The name of Dr. Ranwala was proposed by the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and was seconded by Hon. Minister Vijitha Herath. Thereafter, Hon. Prime Minister and Hon. Minister Vijitha Herath, who proposed and seconded the name of the Speaker respectively, was escorted to the Speaker’s Chair in accordance with the traditions of Parliament. The Speaker delivered a brief vote of thanks pertaining to his appointment followed by the Speaker taking his official oath in front of the Secretary General. Following the election of the Speaker, Members of Parliament were sworn in and took their official oaths. Congratulatory remarks on being elected as Speaker were extended by the Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Opposition Leader Hon. Sajith Premadasa, and Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Hon. Rauff Hakeem. In his address, the Speaker expressed his commitment to safeguarding the independence and dignity of Parliament as the supreme legislative body of the nation. He pledged to uphold the Parliamentary traditions and procedures while striving to create a model, Parliament. Furthermore, the Speaker sought the cooperation of all Members of Parliament to ensure the institution operates effectively embodying the new political culture expected by the public. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of a well-structured Parliamentary Committee system and called on all Members to conduct themselves with decorum and discipline during Parliamentary proceedings. Dr. Ashoka Ranwala, represents the Gampaha District and entered Parliament following the most recent General Election. Beginning his political career as a member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Dr. Ranwala currently serves as a member of the National Executive Committee of the NPP. Dr. Ranwala completed his primary education at Yatiyana Primary School and his secondary education at Henegama Central College. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa and a doctorate in Biochemistry from Waseda University, Japan. Dr. Ranwala has also previously served as a member of the Biyagama Pradeshiya Sabha and the Western Provincial Council. Moreover, Dr. Rizvie Salih was elected as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament. His name was proposed by the Chief Government Whip, Hon. Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, and was seconded by Hon. Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj. Dr. Rizvie Salih, a longstanding medical professional and member of the NPP's National Executive Committee, was elected to Parliament representing the Colombo District during the 2024 General Election. Furthermore, Hon. Hemali Weerasekara was unanimously elected as the Deputy Chairpersons of Committees. Her nomination was proposed by Hon. Minister Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, and was seconded by Hon. Samanmalee Gunasinghe. Representing the Gampaha District, under the NPP, Hon. Weerasekara is a former member of the Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha and a professional laboratory technician. She completed her education at Yasodara Vidyalaya, Colombo and Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo. Hon. Weerasekara has been an active member of the NPP’s district and women’s executive committees.
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