State Minister Sanath Nishantha has been slapped with a two-week suspension from parliamentary proceedings by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana.

The decision comes in the wake of Nishantha's unruly behavior during a session where he obstructed the Opposition Leader's speech, leading to a temporary adjournment of the parliamentary proceedings.

The incident unfolded yesterday, as the Opposition Leader sought to address the Parliament on pressing matters. However, the disruption caused by State Minister Sanath Nishantha's interference prompted Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana to take action.

The Speaker yesterday assured a probe into the incident.