The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Messages from the President
1 : Order under the Public Security Ordinance (Chapter 40)
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Endorsement of the certificate on Bills under Article 79 of the Constitution
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
Second 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 2025
Presentation 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 Premadasa
Government’s policy on paddy pricing, rice importation and food security
(ii) The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
Details of reclaimed lands for Colombo Port City
Ministerial 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 Act
Adjournment Motion
Adjournment 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.
2026-08-21
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 “Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution” filed at the Supreme CourtPresentation of Papers by the SpeakerSpecial Audit Report on Eighth and Ninth Sessions of the Parliament of Sri Lanka 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 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 Defence in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(ii) Annual Report of the Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka for the year 2022Presentation of Reports from the Committees(i) The Report of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development was presented by the Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.(ii) The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament, the Pro-tem Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Danushka Ranganath, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions(iv) The Hon. Chandima Hettiaratchi, 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 PremadasaCompensation and other details of X-Press Pearl disaster(ii) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeDetails of power generation, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), etc. Main Business of the House for Today Supplementary Sum - Head 118 - Programme 02 (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)was approved by the House.Adjournment MotionAdjournment Motion on “prevailing drought situation in certain areas of the Country” was proposed by the Hon. Ajith Agalakada, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1730 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 8th September 2026.
2026-08-20
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 “Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution” filed at the Supreme Court2 : Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary BusinessPresentation of Papers(i) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for the year 2025 (Volume I - General Education, Volume II - Higher Education and Volume III - Vocational Education)(ii) 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 01.07.2026 to 31.07.2026 in terms of Section 6(1) of the Appropriation Act, No. 23 of 2025(iii) Supplementary Estimate No. 04 of 2026(iv) Annual Report of the Distance Learning Centre for the year 2022(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 Ministry of Environment 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 Department of National Botanic Gardens in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to ParliamentPresentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (ii) The Hon. Sunil Rajapaksha, 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. K. Kader MasthanIssues in dress code in health sector The Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media replied to the above Question. (ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamIssues in drugs shortage for cancer patients The Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media replied to the above Question. PrivilegeThe Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. on 07th July, 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 Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)was passed by the House.Motion at the Adjournment TimeMotion at the Adjournment Time on “Dress code issues faced by Muslim Nursing Assistants” was proposed by the Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1810 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 21st August 2026.
2026-08-19
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair. Announcements by the Speaker1 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bills titled “Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution” and “Judicature (Amendment)” filed at the Supreme CourtPresentation of Papers by the Speaker(i) Annual Work Programme of the National Audit Office for the year 2026 in terms of Section 35(5) of the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018 which was submitted to me by the Auditor-General in terms of Section 35(1) of the said Act.(ii) Financial Statements and the Independent Auditor’s Report on the Financial Statements of the National Audit Office for the year 2025 in terms of Section 36(3) of the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018 which was submitted to me by the Auditor-General in terms of Section 36(1) of the said Act.Presentation of Papers(i) Annual Report of the People’s Bank for the year 2025(ii) Annual Report of the Bank of Ceylon for the year 2025(iii) 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 of Sri Lanka Railway in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(iv) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board for the year 2023(v) Annual Report of the Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited for the year 2024Presentation of Reports from the CommitteesTwo 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.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi, Member of Parliament - Three Petitions (ii) The Hon. Harshana Rajakaruna, 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. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. HizbullahMuslim representation in National Delimitation Commission The Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education replied to the above Question. (ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamRegarding of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India Presentation of BillsThe Hon. Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education moved the Bill entitled“Anti-Corruption (Amendment)”to amend the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023.Main Business of the House for Today Resolution under the Finance Act (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)was approved by the House.Questions at the Adjournment TimeThe Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, Member of Parliament The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1718 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 20th August 2026.
2026-08-18
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair. Announcements by the Speaker1 : Endorsement of the certificate on Bills under Article 79 of the Constitution2 : Question of privilege raised by the Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P.Presentation of Papers by the Speaker(i) • Fourth Installment – Part XXXI (31) of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2024; and• First Installment – Part II (2) 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) Budget Estimate of the National Audit Office for the year 2027 prepared by the National Audit Office along with the observations of the Minister assigned the subject of Finance in terms of Section 34 of the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018.Presentation of Papers(i) Annual Report of the Postgraduate Institute of Management of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the year 2024(ii) Annual Report of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka for the year 2024(iii) Integrated Annual Report of the National Savings Bank for the year 2025(iv) Annual Report of the State Development and Construction Corporation for the year 2024(v) Regulations made by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development under Section 237 read with Section 202 of the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2489/22 of 19th May 2026. (vi) 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. 2493/19 of 17th June 2026(vii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation for the year 2024(viii) 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 of Ayurveda in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(ix) Annual Reports of the National Paper Company Limited for the years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018(x) Annual Report of the BCC Lanka Limited for the year 2023/2024(xi) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board for the year 2024(xii) Annual Report of the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka for the year 2024(xiii) Annual Report of the Kalubowitiyana Tea Factory Limited for the year 2024/2025(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 Southern Provincial Council and the Institutions coming under its purview 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 119(4) of the Parliament with regard to the matters mentioned on the Northern Provincial Council and the Institutions coming under its purview in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(xvi) 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 Labour in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(xvii) Annual Report of the Superior Courts Complex Board of Management for the year 2025(xviii) Performance Report of the Registry of the Supreme Court for the year 2025(xix) Performance Report of the Department of Samurdhi Development 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 Ministry of Women and Child Affairs in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(xxi) 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 Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs and Two Institutions coming under its purview in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(xxii) 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 Two Institutions coming under the purview of the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(xxiii) Performance Report of the Department of Government Factory for the year 2025Presentation of Reports from the Committees(i) The Report of the Committee on Public Finance was presented by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Member of Parliament, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.(ii) The Report 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 Education, Manpower and Human Capital was presented by the Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha, Member of Parliament, Member of the Committee, on behalf of the Chair of the Committee.(iv) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations was presented by the Hon. (Ms.) Lakmali Hemachandra, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Wasantha Pushpa Kumara, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Nandana Pathmakumara, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (iv) The Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama, Member of Parliament(v) The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam, 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 stance on proposed Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution regarding extension of retirement age of Judges The Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration replied to the above Question. (ii) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeIssues in official reserves of the country Ministerial StatementsHon. K. D. Lal Kantha, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation replied to the Questions raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 23.06.2026 regarding Farmers’ protest and other issues in paddy cultivation.Presentation of BillsThe Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration moved the following Bills entitled-(i) Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution - to amend the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.(ii) Judicature Amendment - to amend the Judicature Act, No. 2 of 1978.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 and Item No. (ii) was referred to the Legislative Standing Committee:-(i) Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act(ii) National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka (Incorporation) Bill - Second ReadingMotion at the Adjournment TimeMotion at the Adjournment Time on “Necessity of appointing Indigenous Medicine Graduates” was proposed by the Hon. Gnanamuththu Srineshan, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1820 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 19th August 2026.
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