Parliamentary Proceedings Adjourned Due To The Absence Of Health Minister

Parliamentary proceedings temporarily adjourned this evening due to the absence of Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne who are due to make a statement on the Dengue Epidemic spreading in most parts of the island at present.

Health Minister had  given to make a specials statement on the spreading of Dengue at 2.36 p.m this evening in Parliament  ,however as he was not present in the house at that time a tense situation occurred among the Opposition MP's  and the speaker Karu Jayasuriya had adjourned the proceedings due to this.

Speaker has informed the Parliament that the Minister will be arrived in the house after a discussion held with President Maithripala Sirisena .

After around one hour  Health Minister has arrived at the house it has been reported.