The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Determinations of the Supreme Court on the Bills entitled “Protection of Occupants” and “Rent (Repeal)”
2 : Question of privilege raised by the Hon. Riyas Farook, M.P.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka for the year 2023
(ii) Annual Report of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the University of Colombo for the year 2024
(iii) Annual Report and Accounts of the University of Jaffna for the year 2024
(iv) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited for the year 2024
(v) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited for the year 2024
(vi) Annual Report of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka for the year 2024
(vii) Order made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2467/67 of 18th December 2025
(viii) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 120(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital Board in the report of the Committee on Public Enterprises which was presented to Parliament
(ix) Annual Report of the National Livestock Development Board for the year 2021
(x) Report on the observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Ministry of Lands and the Institutions coming under its purview in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xi) Annual Report and Accounts of the National Salt Limited for the year 2023/2024
(xii) Annual Report of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited for the year 2024
(xiii) Annual Report of the Shrama Vasana Fund for the year 2024
(xiv) Annual Report of the National Child Protection Authority for the year 2024
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
(i) The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
(ii) Three Reports of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability was presented by the Hon. Hector Appuhamy, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
(iii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. Hector Appuhamy, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(iii) The Hon. Ajantha Gammeddage, Member of Parliament
(iv) The Hon. Amila Prasad, Member of Parliament
(v) The Hon. Fasmin Sharif, Member of Parliament
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Sajith Premadasa
Death of a lawyer and wife at Akuregoda shooting incident
The Hon. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs replied to the above Question.
(ii) The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah
Issues regarding Madrasa and Arabic Schools
The Hon. Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs replied to the above Question.
Ministerial Statements
Hon. Kumara Jayakody, Minister of Energy replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 05.02.2026 regarding electricity tariff, restructuring, etc. of Ceylon Electricity Board.
Private Members’ Bills
The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled
“Indira Cancer Charitable Trust (Incorporation)”
Main Business of the House for Today
The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-
(i) Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Division was taken at the Second Reading (154 in favour; 02 against)
(ii) Resolution on the Select Committee of Parliament to review the laws dealing with Elections and report to Parliament and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard
Questions at the Adjournment Time
(i) The Hon. Jagath Vithana, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. Nanda Bandara, Member of Parliament
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1834 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 18th February 2026.
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