The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Endorsement of the certificate on a Bill under Article 79 of the Constitution
2 : Receipt of copy of a petition in respect of the Bill titled “Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal)” filed at the Supreme Court
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
First Installment – Parts XXXIII (33), XXXIV (34), XXXV (35) and XXXVI (36), Fourth Installment – Parts XIX (19) and XX (20), Fifth Installment – Parts VIII (08) and IX (09) and Sixth Installment – Part XXV (25) of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2024 in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
Two Reports of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women's Empowerment was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(ii) The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. Bhagya Sri Herath, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah
Request to declare 07 Muslim freedom fighters as National Heroes
(ii) The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna
Issues of Akkaraipattu, Tellippalai and Jaffna Hospitals
The Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media replied to the above Question.
Main Business of the House for Today
Resolution on the Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study on the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)
was approved by the House.
Adjournment Motion
Adjournment Motion on “Post-Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ situation of the country” was proposed by the Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Member of Parliament.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 22nd January 2026.
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