Parliament will meet from August 4 to 7.
The parliamentary business for the week was decided at a recent meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business, chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
Except for Wednesday, August 5, when time has been allocated for Questions to be asked from the Prime Minister, each sitting day, from 9.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. has been allocated for Business of Parliament as per Standing Order 22(1) to (6) of the Parliament. The time from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. has been allocated for Questions for Oral Answers, and from 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. for Questions under Standing Order 27(2).
Tuesday, August 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Parliament is scheduled to debate and approve the Supplementary Estimate relating to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education; and the determination of Salary of the Auditor General.
From 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., time has been allocated for Motion at the Adjournment Time to be moved by the Government.
Wednesday, August 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., time will be allocated for Parliamentary business under Standing Orders 22(1)–22(6).
From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., has been set aside for Questions to be asked from the Prime Minister, followed by Questions for Oral Answers from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) will be taken from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m..
From 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Parliament will hold an Adjournment Debate, moved by the Opposition, on the Report of the Committee on Public Finance concerning the fraud linked to cybercrime in relation to the US$2.5 million debt repayment to Australia.
Thursday, August 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Parliament is scheduled to hold the Second Reading debate on the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (Amendment) Bill; and
Animals (Amendment) Bill, provided the bills are not challenged before the Supreme Court under Article 121 of the Constitution.
From 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., time has been allocated for Questions at the Adjournment Time.
Friday, August 7, from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., the following Private Members' Motions are scheduled to be debated:
| Name of the Hon. Member of Parliament | Title of the Private Member Motion |
| Kanthasamy Prabu | Promoting self-sufficiency in milk production |
| Hector Appuhamy | Formulation of a programme for the protection of mangrove ecosystems |
| M.S. Uthumalebbe | Expanding the railway line from Batticaloa to Pottuvil or the railway line from Matara to Kalmunai |
| Imran Maharoof | Establishment of a Commission to Investigate the Unilateral and Forced Cremation of the Remains of Deceased Muslims During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Dayasiri Jayasekara | Formulation of a system to stop the ripening of fruits using chemicals |
| Susantha Kumara Nawarathna | Formulation of a National Policy and Methodology for the Wildlife Management in Sri Lanka |
| Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam | Establishment of a special Development Fund dedicated to reduce regional disparities in development |
Thereafter, the period from 5.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. has been allocated for Questions at the Adjournment Time.
2026-08-21
The Supplementary Estimate to provide Rs. 7500 million required by the Government to purchase paddy from the 2026 Yala season was approved by Parliament today (Aug. 21). The debate on the Supplementary Estimate was held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The Supplementary Estimate was presented to allocate Rs. 7500 million from the funds allocated for projects/programmes of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for 2026, which are expected to remain unutilized during the year, for the purchase of paddy.
2026-08-21
A minute of silence observed in the Chamber to express condolencesParliament today (Aug. 21) expressed its condolences to the late veteran singer Dr. Nanda Malini, recalling her immense contribution to Sri Lankan music and society. Accordingly, a minute of silence was observed in the Chamber following a request by Hon. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.Speaking thereafter, the Prime Minister said she was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Nanda Malini, who was revered as the “golden voice” of Sri Lankan music and who, through her distinctive singing career spanning more than eight decades, enriched the country’s music and culture.The Prime Minister further stated that, as an admirer who had listened to Nanda Malini’s many songs and experienced different moments of life accompanied by those songs, her passing was not merely the loss of an unparalleled artistic personality in Sri Lankan music. It was also the departure of a familiar voice that had been closely connected to our lives and memories, and that had been with us through moments of both happiness and sorrow.She noted that Nanda Malini’s songs were deeply connected to the experiences of generations, and that the memories associated with her beautiful voice are felt even more strongly following her passing. The Prime Minister said that Nanda Malini’s singing career represented not only an era in Sri Lankan music, but also a living expression of the lives of the people, social movements and human emotions of the country.Going beyond singing about human emotions such as love and separation, Nanda Malini gave voice through her songs to the sorrow, fear, hopes and struggles of ordinary people, the Prime Minister recalled. That was why, when listening to her songs, people heard not merely the voice of a singer, but the voice of their own society.The Prime Minister said that, at this moment of mourning Nanda Malini’s passing, she was remembering not only an incomparable artist who had been lost to Sri Lankan music, but also a beloved voice that was connected to many memories in the lives of the people. She also noted that although the voice that had accompanied the people for decades has now fallen silent, the songs she sang would continue to live on in their memories and hearts. She expressed her deepest condolences to Nanda Malini’s two daughters and all members of her family, as well as to the people of Sri Lanka who loved her singing voice.Speaking on the occasion, Hon. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that he personally knew Dr. Nanda Malini and described her as one of the greatest singers produced by Sri Lanka. He said she was an artist who never bowed to anyone and who always stood up for the people, possessing an exceptional sense of humanity, kindness and compassion.Hon. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, who also spoke on the occasion, said that he joined the sentiments expressed in the Chamber in memory of the late Dr. Nanda Malini. On behalf of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, he expressed the hope that she may attain Nibbana.
2026-08-20
The Committee on Parliamentary Business, which met today (Aug. 20) under the chairmanship of Hon. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, decided to take up for debate tomorrow, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Supplementary Estimate seeking approval for the allocation of Rs. 7500 million (7.5 billion) required by the Government to purchase paddy during the 2026 Yala season.The Supplementary Estimate has been presented to provide Rs. 7.5 billion from the funds allocated in 2026 for projects and programmes of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, which are expected to remain unutilized during the current year, for the purpose of making the required payments.Thereafter, the Adjournment Motion to be presented by the Government is scheduled to be debated from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2026-08-20
The Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament today (Aug. 20). The debate on the Second Reading of the Bill was held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thereafter, the Bill was passed without a vote.The Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill was introduced to increase the fines applicable to offences under the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children Act No. 47 of 1956, from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 100,000.
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