The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Member to serve on the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media
2 : “Policy Briefing and Awareness Programme on Human Trafficking” for Hon. Members of Parliament
3 : “Diyawanna Poson Bhathi Gee Saraniya” event in Parliament
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Debt Management Report of the Public Debt Management Office for the fiscal year 2025
(ii) Fiscal Strategy Statement for the year 2027, in terms of Section 11 of the Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024
(iii) Annual Report and Accounts of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka for the year 2024
(iv) Performance Report of the Department of Information Technology Management for the year 2025
(v) Performance Report of the Comptroller General’s Office for the year 2025
(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 Education Publication Department in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament
(vii) Annual Report of the Kurunegala Plantations Limited for the year 2023
(viii) Annual Performance Report of the District Secretariat - Trincomalee for the year 2025
(ix) Annual Performance and Accounts Reports of the District Secretariats - Ratnapura and Batticaloa for the year 2025
Presentation of Petitions
The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna, Member of Parliament
(Petition stands referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
(i) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
Government’s policy on restructuring of SriLankan Airlines
(ii) The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan
Lack of CT scan machine at Mannar District General Hospital
Ministerial Statements
Hon. (Dr.) Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs replied to the Question raised by the Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 10.06.2026 regarding difficulties faced by the pilgrims in 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage.
Main Business of the House for Today
Order under the Sri Lanka Electricity Act (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)
was approved by the House.
Adjournment Motion
Adjourned debate on “combating the drug menace” was continued and concluded.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 7th July 2026.
2026-07-07
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair. Messages from the President1 : Order under the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40) Announcements by the Speaker1 : Endorsement of the certificate on Bills under Article 79 of the ConstitutionPresentation of Papers by the SpeakerSecond Installment – Parts LVIII (58), LIX (59) and LX (60) and Ninth Installment – Parts XLIII (43) and XLIV (44) 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 Papers(i) Annual Performance Report of the Presidential Secretariat for the year 2025(ii) Annual Performance Report of the Prime Minister’s Office for the year 2025(iii) Performance Report of the Office of the Cabinet of Ministers for the year 2025(iv) Annual Performance Report of the Election Commission for the year 2025(v) Annual Performance Report of the National Police Commission for the year 2025(vi) Annual Performance Report of the Finance Commission for the year 2025(vii) Performance Report of the Audit Service Commission for the year 2025(viii) Performance Report of the Department for Registration of Persons for the year 2025(ix) Order made by the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education under Section 27(1) read with Sections 21 and 139 of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission regarding the revision of the Department of Textile and Clothing Technology in the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka as the Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2480/26 of 20th March 2026. (x) 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 05.05.2026 to 29.05.2026 in terms of Section 6(1) of the Appropriation Act, No. 23 of 2025(xi) Annual Performance Report of the Office of the Chief Government Whip of Parliament for the year 2025(xii) Performance Report and Accounts of the Title Insurance Fund of the Registrar General’s Department for the year 2025(xiii) Performance Report and Accounts of the Registrar General’s Department for the year 2025(xiv) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government for the year 2025(xv) Annual Performance Reports of the District Secretariats — Kurunegala, Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Galle, Matara, Mullaitivu, Badulla, Polonnaruwa, Kalutara, Kandy, Hambantota, Mannar, Vavuniya, Anuradhapura and Monaragala for the year 2025(xvi) Annual Performance Reports and Accounts of the District Secretariats — Puttalam, Nuwara Eliya, Ampara, Colombo, Kegalle and Matale for the year 2025(xvii) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for the year 2025(xviii) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Sports Development for the year 2025(xix) Annual Performance Report of the Department of National Botanic Gardens for the year 2025(xx) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for the year 2025Presentation of Reports from the Committees(i) The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Justice and National Integration was presented by the Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.(ii) 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.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Mahinda Jayasinghe, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena, 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 PremadasaGovernment’s policy on paddy pricing, rice importation and food security (ii) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeDetails of reclaimed lands for Colombo Port CityMinisterial Statements(i) Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 24.06.2026 regarding details of mineral exploration, mining and national mineral policy.(ii) Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 23.06.2026 regarding construction of eastern terminal and other issues in Sri Lanka port authority.(iii) Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, Deputy Minister of Defence, on behalf of the Minister of Defence replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 03.02.2026 regarding implementation of compensation, restoration and resettlement measures after cyclone ‘Ditwah’.(iv) Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, Minister of Justice and National Integration made a Ministerial Statement regarding unrest of Negombo prison.Main Business of the House for Today The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 3 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-(i) Regulations under the Antiquities Ordinance(ii) Two Regulations under the Anti-Corruption ActAdjournment MotionAdjournment Motion on “unrest of Negombo prison” was proposed by the Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1841 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 8th July 2026.
2026-06-25
The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker1 : Meetings of the Committee on Parliamentary Business and Committee of SelectionPresentation of Papers(i) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Digital Economy for the year 2024.(ii) Annual Report of the National Education Commission for the year 2024.(iii) Annual Report of the National Credit Guarantee Institution Limited for the year 2024.(iv) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation for the year 2024.(v) Annual Performance Report of the Department of National Planning for the year 2025.(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 Parliament of Sri Lanka 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 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Ministry of Health in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament.(viii) Annual Report of the Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute for the year 2024.(ix) Reports 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 Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and Department of Textile Industries in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament.(x) Annual Report of the Coconut Development Authority for the year 2023.(xi) Annual Report of the Tea Small Holdings Development Authority for the year 2024.(xii) Annual Performance Report of the District Secretariat— Gampaha for the year 2025.(xiii) Annual Report of the National Science and Technology Commission for the year 2023Presentation of Reports from the Committees(i) Two Reports of the Ministerial Consultative Committees for the First Session of the Tenth Parliament was presented by the Hon. (Mrs.) Hemali Weerasekara, the Deputy Chairperson of Committees.(ii) The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Energy was presented by the Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. Arun Hemachandra, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament(i) The Hon. Sajith PremadasaIssues regarding fuel priceThe Hon. Minister of Energy replied to the above Question. (ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamFindings and related investigation on Chemmani mass grave excavationThe Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration replied to the above Question. Ministerial StatementsHon. (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 04.03.2026 regarding Sustain below-target inflation, monetary policy easing and accountability under Central Bank of Sri Lanka act.Private Members’ BillsThe Hon. Dr.) Janaka Senarathna was granted leave to introduce the following Bill, entitled“Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka (Incorporation)”Adjournment MotionAdjournment Motion on “combating the drug menace” was proposed by the Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1746 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 26th June 2026.
2026-06-24
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 2024Presentation 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 MasthanDetails of Oluvil port development project(ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamDetails of mineral exploration, mining and national mineral policyMinisterial 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 TimeThe Hon. Chathura Galappaththi, Member of Parliament The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1811 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 25th June 2026.
2026-06-23
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 : Question of privilege raised by the Hon. G. G. Ponnambalam, M.P.3 : Member to serve on the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education4 : Member to serve on the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Health and Mass Media 5 : “Allergy Awareness and Screening” programme for Hon. Members of ParliamentPresentation of Papers by the Speaker(i) • Second Installment – Part LXVI (66) of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2021; • Second Installment – Parts LVI (56) and LVII (57) and Ninth Installment – Parts XLI (41) and XLII (42) of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2024; and • Second Installment – Part I (1) 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) Special Audit Report prepared in relation to the revisions of water tariffs implemented from September 2022 to August 2024 by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board in the Tenth 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) Report on the submission of observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Department of Census and Statistics in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament.(ii) Report on the submission of observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Judges of the Superior Courts in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament.(iii) Report on the submission of observations and steps taken in terms of the Standing Order 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament.(iv) Regulations made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 17 read with Section 11 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, No. 28 of 2005 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2468/06 of 23rd December 2025. (v) Report on the Deviation of Headline Inflation from the Inflation Target Set Out in the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for the fourth Quarter of the year 2025 and the first Quarter of the year 2026.(vi) Final Budget Position Report – 2025 in terms of Section 51 of the Public Financial Management Act, No. 44 of 2024. (vii) Regulations made by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development under Sections 141, 143, 144, 157A, 168 and 190 read with Section 237 of the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2480/22 of 19th March 2026. (viii) Annual Report of the Land Reform Commission for the year 2024.(ix) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Anti— Doping Agency for the year 2024.(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 Youth Affairs and Sports and the Department of Sports Development in the report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to ParliamentPresentation of Reports from the CommitteesThe Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Ajith P. Perera, Member of Parliament (iv) The Hon. Champika Hettiarachchi, 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 PremadasaConstruction of eastern terminal and other issues in Sri Lanka port authority(ii) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeFarmers’ protest and other issues in paddy cultivationMinisterial Statements(i) Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, Deputy Minister of Defence, on behalf of the Minister of Defence replied to the Question raised by the Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 23.01.2026 regarding measures of returning seizure of the gold jewelleries of North and East Tamil people.(ii) Hon. Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs replied to the Question raised by the Hon. K. Kader Masthan under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 20.03.2026 regarding details of official passports issued to chief religious leaders and figures by the government.Main Business of the House for Today The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 5 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House and Item No. (iv) was referred to the Legislative Standing Committee.:-(i) Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill - with amendments(ii) Two Orders under the Special Commodity Levy Act (iii) Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act(iv) Online Safety (Repeal) Bill - Second ReadingMotion at the Adjournment TimeMotion at the Adjournment Time on “Issues faced in fishing industry” was proposed by the Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1743 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 24th June 2026.
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