Lokaya Saha Lokayo 2016.11.01 On Derana TV

Hiru News

• Today’s session of the new parliament adjourned until tomorrow, after just half an hour, - Speaker states that the no-confidence motion against the PM has been passed; Government refutes the decision - (Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has stated that the no-confidence motion moved by the JVP against Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa and his government was passed with a majority in parliament. He said that according to the voices, it seemed the no-confidence... )
• Fowzie, Manusha and Piyasena Gamage sit with the Opposition; Wadiwel and Wasantha resign from ministry portfolio - (Minister of Tourism and Wildlife, Wasantha Senanayake has decided to resign from his portfolio. Senanayake conveyed his decision to UNP Deputy Leader, Sajith Premadasa after parliament was adjourned this morning. Meanwhile, MP Wadivel Suresh states that... )
• President convenes the security council; Directive given to maintain uninterrupted peaceful environment in the country - (The national Security Council met last night, with President Maithripala Sirisena at the chair. The President’s Media Division said that a group including the Defence Secretary, Security Council Chief, the commanders of the three armed forces and... )
• Speaker says Parliament will convene today, A special party leaders’ meeting is scheduled for this morning - (Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has stated that parliament will convene at 10 this morning. Issuing a communiqué, the speaker noted that parliament will convene in accordance with the gazette notification issued by President Maithreepala Sirisena on the... )
• To attend parliament or not ? Government parties to decide, after meeting between President and Prime Minister - (The meeting of government party groups will take place later this morning under the leadership of the President and Prime Minister. MP Sisira Jayakody stated that a decision on whether to attend the parliament meeting or not, would be taken after the... )