The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the Development Lotteries Board for the year 2024
(ii) Performance Report of the Department of Management Services for the year 2025
(iii) Performance Report of the Department of Government Valuation for the year 2025
(iv) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Treasury Operations for the year 2025
(v) 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 Prime Minister’s Office in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(vi) 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 Administrative Appeals Tribunal in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(vii) 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 Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in the report of the Committee on Public Enterprises which was presented to Parliament
(viii) Resolution under Section 10 of the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235) relating to Import Duties
(Gazette Extraordinary No. 2478/03 of 03rd March 2026)
(ix) Annual Performance Report of the Office of the Leader of the House of Parliament for the year 2025
(x) Annual Report of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation of Sri Lanka for the year 2024
(xi) Annual Report of the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation of Sri Lanka for the year 2024
(xii) Order made by the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 14 of the Sri Lanka Export Development Act, No. 40 of 1979 regarding CESS levy and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2478/04 of 03rd March 2026
(xiii) Order made by the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 14 of the Sri Lanka Export Development Act, No. 40 of 1979 regarding the rates of CESS levy to be levied and paid, and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2479/38 of 10th March 2026
(xiv) 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 Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(xv) 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 Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited in the report of the Committee on Public Enterprises which was presented to Parliament
(xvi) Annual Report of the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses for the year 2024
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(ii) The Hon. Kins Nelson, Member of Parliament
(iii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha 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. K. Kader Masthan
Details of Oluvil port development project
(ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam
Details of mineral exploration, mining and national mineral policy
Ministerial Statements
(i) Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 06.05.2026 regarding impact of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ on paddy production for the 2025/ 2026 Maha season.
(ii) Hon. Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 08.10.2025 regarding Eradication of Drugs and Narcotics in Sri Lanka.
Privilege
(i) The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. G.G. Ponnambalam, M.P. on 21st May, 2026 in Parliament to the effect that his privileges have been infringed, moved by the Hon. Chief Opposition Whip, was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 118 of the Parliament.
(ii) The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. S.M. Marikkar, M.P. on 13th November, 2025 in Parliament to the effect that his privileges have been infringed, moved by the Hon. Chief Opposition Whip, was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 118 of the Parliament.
(iii) The Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. on 10th June, 2026 in Parliament to the effect that his privileges have been infringed, moved by the Hon. Chief Opposition Whip, was referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges in terms of the provisions of Standing Order 118 of the Parliament.
Main Business of the House for Today
National Environmental (Amendment) Bill (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)
Division was taken at the Second Reading (113 in favour; 10 against) and passed by the House with amendments.
Questions at the Adjournment Time
The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi, Member of Parliament
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1811 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 25th June 2026.
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