The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.
Secretary-General of Parliament read out the Notification summoning of Parliament in terms of Standing Order 16 of the Parliament at the request of the Hon. Prime Minister.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Determination of the Supreme Court on the Bill entitled “Budgetary Relief Allowance Of Workers (Amendment)”
2 : Determination of the Supreme Court on the Bill entitled “Companies (Amendment)”
3 : Determination of the Supreme Court on the Bill entitled “Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment)”
4 : Regarding of Parliamentary seat of the Hon. (Dr) Harshana Suriyapperuma, Member of Parliament becoming vacant
5 : Regarding the Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means becoming vacant
6 : Regarding the resignation from the chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
(i)
• Fourth Installment – Parts XXII and XXIII of the Report of the Auditor–General for the Financial Year 2023; and
• First Installment – Parts I, II and III 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.
(ii) Performance Audit Report of the Auditor-General on Performance Audit on Railway Communication System Improvement Project of the Eighth Installment of the Report of the Auditor–General in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
Presentation of Papers
(i) Final Budget Position Report (Annual Report) for the year 2024.
(ii) Report on the Deviation of Headline Inflation from the Inflation Target set out in the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement for the Quarter 4 of 2024 and Quarter 1 of 2025.
(iii) Fiscal Strategy Statement for the year 2026, in terms of Section 11(3) of the Public Finance Management Act, No. 44 of 2024.
(iv) Annual Performance Report of the Prime Minister’s Office for the year 2024.
(v) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Treasury Operations for the year 2024.
(vi) Performance Report of the Comptroller General’s Office for the year 2024.
(vii) Note on Supplementary Allocations from the Development Activities Programme appearing under Expenditure Head No. 240 of the Department of National Budget for the period from 01.05.2025 to 31.05.2025 in terms of Section 6(1) of the Appropriation Act, No. 3 of 2025.
(viii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka National Freedom from Hunger Campaign Board for the year 2018.
(ix) Annual Report of the Tea Small Holdings Development Authority for the year 2023.
(x) Annual Report of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation for the year 2023.
(xi) Performance Report of the Attorney General’s Department for the year 2024.
(xii) Annual Report of the National Institute of Social Development for the year 2023.
(xiii) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Social Services for the year 2024.
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. (Mrs.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Member of Parliament
(ii) The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(iii) The Hon. Chandana Sooriyaarachchi, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Fiscal Strategy Statement for the year 2026
The Hon. (Dr) Anil Jayantha, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development announced the Fiscal Strategy Statement for the year 2026 in terms of Section 11(3) of the Public Finance Management Act No. 44 of 2024.
Adjournment Motion
Adjournment Motion on “Fiscal Strategy Statement” was proposed by the Hon. (Dr.)(Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne, Member of Parliament.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1645 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 8th July 2025.
2026-10-23
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker1 : Receipt of a copy of a petition in respect of the Bill titled “Protection of the State from Terrorism” filed at the Supreme Court2 : Meeting to make aware Hon. Members of Parliament3 : Meetings of the Committee on Parliamentary Business and Committee of SelectionPresentation of Papers(i) Annual Report of the Regional Development Bank for the year 2025(ii) Annual Report of the Jaya Container Terminals Limited for the year 2025Presentation of Reports from the CommitteesThe Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Nimal Palihena, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. (Mrs.) Nilanthi Kottahachchi, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. R.M. Samantha Ranasinghe, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament(i) The Hon. K. Kader MasthanExclusion of Miss Fathima Shafiya from the 20th Asian Games in Japan (ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamRecruitment of Teachers and non-absorption of Development Officers into Teachers’ Service The Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education replied to the above Question.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 23.09.2026 regarding occupation of traditional pasture lands in Madavanai.(ii) Hon. (Prof.) A. H. M. H. Abayarathna, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 25.09.2026 regarding financial and other issues of local government institutions in Northern and Eastern Provinces.Main Business of the House for Today Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs Bill - Second Reading (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)was debated and adjourned for future date.Motion at the Adjournment TimeMotion at the Adjournment Time on “Developing Benthara, Karandeniya and Elpitiya as new tourism zones” was proposed by the Hon. Nishantha Perera, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1759 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
2026-10-22
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker1 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Protection of the State from Terrorism” filed at the Supreme Court2 : Awareness programme for the Hon. Members of Parliament regarding Educational ReformsPresentation of Papers(i) Annual Report and Accounts of the Institute of Human Resource Advancement of the University of Colombo for the year 2024.(ii) Annual Report of the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute for the year 2024(iii) Annual Report of the Official Languages Commission for the year 2024Presentation of Reports from the CommitteesThe Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was presented by the Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney at Law, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. T. B. Sarath, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions (iii) The Hon. Upul Kithsiri, Member of Parliament (iv) The Hon. Chaminda Lalith Kumara, 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 PremadasaProposal implementation and physical & financial progress of Budget-2026 (ii) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeEconomical and financial impact on Sri Lanka due to US, Israel, Iran conflict Ministerial Statements(i) Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 18.08.2026 regarding issues in official reserves of the country.(ii) Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, Deputy Minister of Defence, on behalf of the Minister of Defence replied to the Questions raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 10.09.2026 and 23.09.2026 regarding ‘Mitigation steps taken in regarding El Nino climate condition developing in the country’ and ‘Ditwah post disaster management and El Nino situation in the country’ respectively.Main Business of the House for Today The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 11 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-(i) Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill (L.D. – O 8/2026) – with amendments(ii) Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill (L.D. – O 11/2026) – with amendments(iii) Annual Report of the National Institute of Labour Studies (2022)(iv) Annual Report of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (2022)(v) Annual Report of the Janatha Estates Development Board (2015)(vi) Annual Report of the Janatha Estates Development Board (2016)(vii) Annual Report of the Janatha Estates Development Board (2017)(viii) Annual Report of the Janatha Estates Development Board (2018)(ix) Annual Report of the Ranaviru Seva Authority (2023)(x) Annual Report of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2022)(xi) Annual Report of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (2023)Motion at the Adjournment TimeMotion at the Adjournment Time on “Government Shortcomings in Extending a Diplomatic Reception to the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand” was proposed by the Hon. Dilith Jayaweera, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1758 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 23rd October 2026.
2026-10-21
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker1 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Sri Lanka Cricket” filed at the Supreme Court2 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Protection of the State from Terrorism” filed at the Supreme Court3 : Receipt of a copy of a petition in respect of the Bill titled “Immigration” filed at the Supreme Court4 : Awareness programme for the Hon. Members of Parliament regarding the New Group Insurance SchemePresentation of Papers(i) Performance Report of the Public Debt Management Office for the year 2025(ii) 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 Digital Economy and then Ministry of Technology in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(iii) Annual Performance Report of the Southern Provincial Council for the year 2025(iv) 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 Western Provincial Council and the Institutions coming under its purview in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to ParliamentPresentation of Reports from the Committees(i) The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.(ii) The Report of the Committee on Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability was presented by the Hon. Hector Appuhamy, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda, Member of Parliament (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament(i) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamIssues regarding illegal liquor consumption and new liquor licenses The Hon. Deputy Minister of Economic Development replied to the above Question. (ii) The Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan ArchchunaIssues regarding Thileepan Remembrance DayThe Hon. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs replied to the above Question.Ministerial StatementsHon. Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs replied to the Questions raised by the Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 07.08.2026 and Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 09.10.2026 regarding ‘Details regarding investigation of Sathurukondan killing and disappearance in Batticaloa’ and ‘Measures to protect ethnic harmony and national security’ respectively.Presentation of BillsThe Hon. Chief Government Whip moved the Bill entitled“Trusts (Amendment)”to amend the Trusts Ordinance (Chapter 87).Main Business of the House for Today The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 12 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-(i) Resolution under the Public Debt Management Act (ii) Supplementary Sum - Head 243 - Programme 02 (iii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (2021) (iv) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (2022) (v) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (2023) (vi) Annual Report of the BCC Lanka Limited (2021/2022)(vii) Annual Report of the BCC Lanka Limited (2022/2023)(viii) Annual Report and Accounts of the National Salt Limited (2021/2022)(ix) Annual Report and Accounts of the National Salt Limited (2022/2023)(x) Annual Report of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (2022)(xi) Annual Report of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (2023)(xii) Annual Report of the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute (2023)Questions at the Adjournment Time(i) The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara, Member of Parliament The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1732 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 22nd October 2026.
2026-10-20
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker1 : Endorsement of the certificate on a Bill under Article 79 of the Constitution2 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Sri Lanka Cricket” filed at the Supreme Court3 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Protection of the State from Terrorism” filed at the Supreme Court4 : Appointment of 13-Member Committee to provide leadership and oversee the implementation of the actions assigned to Parliament under the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (2025-2029)5 : Parliamentary debate requested by Opposition regarding delays in filling vacancies in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal 6 : Parliamentary Publications in digital formatPresentation of Papers by the Speaker(i) • Ninth Installment – Part XLIX (49) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2022;• Ninth Installment – Parts L (50) and LI (51) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2024; and• Second Installment – Parts VIII (8), IX (9), X (10), XI (11) and XII (12), Third Installment – Parts VIII (8), IX (9), X (10) and XI (11) and Ninth Installment – Parts IV (4), V (5) and VI (6) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2025in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.(ii) First Installment – Part VI (6) and Fourth Installment – Parts IV (4) and V (5) and Fifth Installment – Part V (5) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2025 in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.Presentation of Papers(i) Annual Report of the Ranaviru Seva Authority for the year 2024(ii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Limited for the year 2025(iii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited for the year 2025(iv) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited for the year 2025(v) Supplementary Estimate No. 06 of 2026(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 Department for Registration of Persons in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(vii) Order made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 19A of the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235) as amended by the Customs (Amendment) Law No. 35 of 1974 and the Customs (Amendment) Act, No. 83 of 1988 relating to Customs Import Duty and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2502/21 of 18th August 2026(viii) Order made by the then Minister of Education under Section 27(1)(b) read with Sections 25A and 70C of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 regarding the change of the name of the SLT Campus (Pvt) Limited to Sri Lanka Technology Campus (Pvt) Limited and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2384/27 of 16th May 2024(ix) Order made by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education under Section 25A of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 with regard to the Bachelor of Science in Textile and Apparel Studies Degree awarded by Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2446/36 of 22nd July 2025(x) Order made by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education under Section 27(1)(b) read with Section 25A of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 with regard to the Honours Degrees awarded by Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (Guarantee) Limited and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2450/40 of 21st August 2025(xi) Order made by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education under Section 27(1)(b) read with Section 25A of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 with regard to the Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Science in Acupuncture Degree programme awarded by KIU Campus (Private) Limited and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2454/39 of 17th September 2025(xii) Order made by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education under Section 25A of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 with regard to the Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology Degree awarded by The American College of Higher Education (Private) Limited and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2455/06 of 22nd September 2025(xiii) Order made by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education under Section 27(1)(b) read with Sections 25A and 70C of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 regarding the change of the name of the Esoft Metro Campus (Private) Limited Company to Esoft Uni (Private) Limited and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2458/13 of 13th October 2025(xiv) Order made by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education under Section 27(1)(b) read with Section 25A of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 with regard to the Bachelor of Science Honours in Business Analytics Degree awarded by Sri Lanka Technology Campus (Pvt) Ltd and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2468/08 of 23rd December 2025(xv) Annual Report of the National Transport Commission for the year 2024(xvi) Annual Report of the Independent Television Network Ltd for the year 2024(xvii) Annual Report of the National Design Centre for the year 2024(xviii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation for the year 2024(xix) Performance Report of the Rubber Development Department for the year 2025(xx) 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 Local Authorities coming under the Central Provincial Council in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(xxi) 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 Local Authorities coming under the Western Provincial Council in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament (xxii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission for the year 2024(xxiii) Performance Report of the Department of Wildlife Conservation for the year 2025(xxiv) Performance Report of the Department of Public Trustee for the year 2025Presentation of Reports from the Committees(i) The Report of the Committee on Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability was presented by the Hon. Hector Appuhamy, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development was presented by the Hon. S.M. Marikkar, 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. Darmapriya Wijesinghe, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake, 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 PremadasaDeath of Tusker KavantissaThe Hon. Minister of Environment replied to the above Question. (ii) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeIsland wide power outage on 17th October 2026The Hon. Minister of Energy replied to the above Question.Ministerial Statements(i) Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy made a Ministerial Statement regarding Island wide power outage on 17th October 2026.(ii) Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi, Minister of Environment made a Ministerial Statement regarding death of Tusker Kavantissa.Presentation of BillsThe Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration moved the following Bills entitled-(i) Prevention of Foreign Terrorist Fighters - to give effect to the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2178 adopted on September 24, 2014 relating to the prevention and suppression of the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.(ii) Prevention of Organised Crimes - to Give Effect to the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organised Crime; to provide for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of serious crimes through effective national and international cooperation; to protect society from the threats posed by organised criminal groups; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.House agreed to the following Motion moved by the Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration,Select Committee of Parliament to look into and Report to Parliament on the release of 323 Containers from the Port of Colombo without undergoing mandatory physical inspection and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regardThat the time period granted to the Select Committee of Parliament to look into and Report to Parliament on the release of 323 Containers from the Port of Colombo without undergoing mandatory physical inspection and submit its proposals and recommendations in that regard, as specified in the Resolution passed by Parliament on 19 November 2025, be extended up to 21 December 2026 in terms of Standing Order 102 of the Parliament, as the Committee needs further time to report its observations to Parliament.Adjournment MotionAdjournment Motion on “Current situation of the Country” was proposed by the Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1740 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 21st October 2026.
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