Speaker Karu Jayasuriya Calls For Inquiry On Clash Between MPs

Tuesday, 03 May 2016 - 15:44

Speaker+Karu+Jayasuriya+Calls+For+Inquiry+On+Clash+Between+MPs

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya called for an inquiry into the clash between some MPs in the Parliamentary Chamber this afternoon.

United National Party (UNP) Kegalle District MP Sandith Samarasinghe was admitted to hospital following the clash.

The brawl erupted when Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka started to speak on the reduction of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's security.

The speaker adjourned the Parliament until 1.00 p.m. tomorrow following the clash of MPs at today’s session.



Indian youth rescued by STF after falling 300 ft off a cliff while climbing Sri Pada
Friday, 29 March 2024 - 16:39

An Indian youth, identified as 25-year-old Bharat Chandradas from Mumbai, Maharashtra, found himself in a perilous situation after falling approximately... Read More

Jaffna Farmer (60 yr old) sets Cholan World Record: pulls 1550 kg with beard and hair
Friday, 29 March 2024 - 16:16

Chelliah Thiruchelvam, a 60-year-old farmer from Jaffna, made headlines as he achieved a remarkable feat by pulling a 1550 kg Tata Ace for 500 meters with... Read More

Export revenue nearly One billion rupees in two-month period - State Minister
Friday, 29 March 2024 - 15:28

Small and Medium Enterprises Development State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera stated that Sri Lanka has recorded an export income of Rs. 983.7 million rupees... Read More