The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Receipt of a copy of a petition in respect of the Bill titled “Protection of the State from Terrorism” filed at the Supreme Court
2 : Co-opted Members to serve in the Legislative Standing Committee for the consideration of the “Tredzo Development Foundation (Incorporation)” Bill
Presentation of Papers by the Speaker
(i) First Installment – Parts IV (4) and V (5), Fourth Installment – Part III (3) and Fifth Installment – Parts III (3) and IV (4) 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.
(ii) Special Audit Report on the Electric Vehicle Usage, Post-Usage Management and Environmental Impact Assessment in Sri Lanka in 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) Order made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 10A of the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235) as amended by the Act, No. 83 of 1988 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2501/88 of 14th August 2026
(ii) Annual Performance Report of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition of Parliament for the year 2025
(iii) Annual Performance Report of the Ministry of Science and Technology for the year 2025
Presentation of Petitions
(i) The Hon. Stepni Fernando, 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
The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake
National strategy to expand Free Trade Agreements
Ministerial Statements
(i) Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism replied to the Questions raised by the Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 22.07.2026 and 09.09.2026 regarding ‘Details of tourism performance in Northern and Eastern provinces from 2018 to 2026’ and ‘Report of the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding Sri Lanka’ respectively.
(ii) 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 Questions raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 09.06.2026 and 08.09.2026 regarding ‘Evaluation by government on IMF agreement regarding social, economic and financial benefits’ and ‘Exports and investment income in Sri Lanka’ respectively.
Main Business of the House for Today
Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)
was passed by the House with amendments.
Questions at the Adjournment Time
The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi, Member of Parliament
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1800 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 9th October 2026.
2026-10-07
The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees took the Chair.Announcements by the Speaker1 : Endorsement of the certificate on a Bill under Article 79 of the Constitution2 : Receipt of a copy of a petition in respect of the Bill titled “Protection of the State from Terrorism” filed at the Supreme CourtPresentation of Papers by the Speaker• Ninth Installment – Part XLV (45) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2019;• Third Installment – Part XXVIII (28) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2020;• Second Installment – Part LXVII (67) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2021;• Second Installment – Parts LXXII (72) and LXXIII (73) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2022;• Ninth Installment – Part XLIX (49) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2024; and• Second Installment – Parts VI (6) and VII (7), Third Installment – Parts VI (6) and VII (7) and Ninth Installment – Parts II (2) and III (3) 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.Presentation of Papers(i) Performance Report of the Department of Agrarian Development for the year 2025(ii) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Cinnamon Development for the year 2025(iii) Annual Report of the National Paper Company Limited for the year 2018/2019(iv) Annual Report of the Janatha Estates Development Board for the year 2021(v) Annual Report of the Consumer Affairs Authority for the year 2023(vi) Performance Report of the Department of the Registrar of Companies for the year 2025(vii) Annual Report of the National Youth Corps for the year 2024(viii) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Labour for the year 2025(ix) Performance Report of the Prisoners’ Welfare Fund of the Department of Prisons for the year 2025Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Gamagedara Dissanayake, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Nihal Galappaththi, Member of Parliament (iii) The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran, Member of Parliament (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions to be asked from the Prime Minister(i) The Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. S. M. Marikkar, Member of Parliament(iii) The Hon. (Dr.) V. S. Radhakrishnan, Member of Parliament(iv) The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara, Member of ParliamentQuestions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament(i) The Hon. Sajith PremadasaNew agreement of Roof top Solar systemThe Hon. Minister of Energy replied to the above Question. (ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamSri Lankan citizen Sivarasa Anojan facing death sentence in Saudi Arabia The Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism replied to the above Question. Presentation of Bills(i) The Hon. Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning moved the Bill entitled“Appropriation”to provide for the service of the financial year 2027; to authorize the raising of loans in or outside Sri Lanka, for the purpose of such service; to make financial provision in respect of certain activities of the Government during that financial year; to enable the payment by way of advances out of the Consolidated Fund or any other fund or moneys, of or at the disposal of the Government, of moneys required during that financial year for expenditure on such activities; to provide for the refund of such moneys to the Consolidated Fund and to make provision for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.(ii) The Hon. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs moved the Bill entitled“Immigration”to make provisions for controlling the entry into and departure of persons from Sri Lanka; controlling the stay of persons in Sri Lanka who are not citizens of Sri Lanka; for the issue of travel documents; for the repeal of the Immigrants and Emigrants Act (Chapter 351) and the Passport (Regulation) and Exit Permit Act, No. 53 of 1971; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.Adjournment MotionAdjournment Motion on “Plan for safeguarding paddy farmers” was proposed by the Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1734 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 8th October 2026.
2026-10-06
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 : Ruling regarding privilege complaint submitted against me by Hon. Ajith P. Perera, MP2 : Endorsement of the certificate on Bills under Article 79 of the Constitution3 : Member to serve in the Committee on Public Accounts4 : Member to serve in the Committee on Public EnterprisesPresentation of Papers by the Speaker(i) Fourth Installment – Parts I (1) and II (2) and Fifth Installment – Parts I (1) and II (2) 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.(ii) • Second Installment – Part LXVI (66) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2024; and• Second Installment – Parts IV (4) and V (5) and Third Installment – Parts IV (4) and V (5) 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.Presentation of Papers(i) Annual Report and Accounts of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka for the year 2024(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 Judicial Service Commission in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(iii) 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 03.08.2026 to 31.08.2026 in terms of Section 6(1) of the Appropriation Act, No. 23 of 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 Institutions coming under the Central Provincial Council in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament (v) Annual Report of the Employees’ Provident Fund for the year 2024(vi) Performance Report of the Department of Cultural Affairs for the year 2025Presentation of Reports from the Committees(i) 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.(ii) The Report of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was presented by the Hon. (Dr.) Najith Indika, Member of Parliament, the Chair of the Committee.Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi, Member of Parliament(iii) The Hon. Mujibur Rahman, Member of Parliament (iv) The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi, Member of Parliament(v) The Hon. Aruna Panagoda, Member of Parliament (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the ParliamentThe Hon. Sajith PremadasaUse of out-dated statistics in preparation of “Economic and Social statistics of Sri Lanka 2026”, report of Central Bank of Sri Lanka The Hon. Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning replied to the above Question. Ministerial StatementsHon Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, Minister of Justice and National Integration replied to the Question raised by the Hon. G. G. Ponnambalam under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 12.06.2026 regarding undue interference to the administration of Justice by Governor of Northern Province.Presentation of Bills(i) The Hon. Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports moved the Bill entitled“Sri Lanka Cricket”to provide for the establishment of Sri Lanka Cricket for control, governance, regulation, promotion, development and administration of cricket in Sri Lanka; to foster the growth of the sport of cricket through principles of good governance, integrity, transparency, accountability, inclusivity and providing equal opportunity; to safeguard the welfare of all participants and protect cricket from corruption and other improper conduct; to provide for the constitution, powers and functions of Sri Lanka Cricket; and to make provisions for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.(ii) The Hon. Minister of Justice and National Integration moved the Bill entitled“Protection of the State from Terrorism”to provide for the protection of the national security of Sri Lanka and the people of Sri Lanka from acts of terrorism, other offences associated with terrorism and certain specified acts constituting the offence of terrorism committed within or outside Sri Lanka; for the prevention of use of territory of the Republic of Sri Lanka and its people for the preparation for terrorism outside Sri Lanka; to provide for the detection, identification, apprehension, arrest, detention, investigation, prosecution and punishment of any person who has committed an act of terrorism or any other offence associated with terrorism; for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979; and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.Main Business of the House for Today The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 to 4 of today’s Order Paper) were approved by the House:-(i) Two Regulations under the Foreign Exchange Act (ii) Order under the Foreign Exchange Act (iii) Resolution under the Public Debt Management ActMotion at the Adjournment TimeMotion at the Adjournment Time on “Transfer of the Naideniya land to the Vocational Training Authority” was proposed by the Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1735 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 7th October 2026.
2026-09-25
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair. Announcements by the Speaker1 : Meetings of the Committee on Parliamentary Business and Committee of SelectionPresentation of Papers(i) Annual Report of the State Printing Corporation for the year 2024(ii) Order made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development having considered the recommendations of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission and following the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers under Section 53 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021 relating to Primary Business of Strategic Importance and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2483/17 of 10th April 2026(iii) Orders made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development having considered the recommendations of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission and following the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers under Section 53 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021 relating to Secondary Business of Strategic Importance and published consecutively in 68 Gazette Extraordinary Nos. from 2483/18 to 2483/85 of 10th April 2026(iv) Orders made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development having considered the recommendations of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission and following the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers under Section 53 of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021 relating to Primary Business of Strategic Importance and published in the Gazette Extraordinary Nos. 2488/03 and 2488/04 of 11th May 2026(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 Health in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(vi) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Animal Production and Health for the year 2025Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. Sunil Handunnetti, Member of Parliament (ii) The Hon. (Mrs.) Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, Member of Parliament(iii) The Hon. Rohana Bandara, Member of Parliament(iv) The Hon. (Mrs.) Anushka Thilakarathne, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament (v) 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 MasthanCadre vacancies in government institutions in Northern and Eastern Provinces(ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamFinancial and other issues of local government institutions in Northern and Eastern Provinces PrivilegeThe Privilege motion that the question of privilege arising out of the matter raised by the Hon. D. V. Chanaka, M.P. on 09th September, 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 The following Bills (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper) were passed by the House : -(i) Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution – was passed with amendments with a majority of two-thirds (158 in favour; 63 against)(ii) Judicature (Amendment) - was passed after having taken a division (158 in favour; 62 against)The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 2015 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Tuesday 6th October 2026.
2026-09-24
The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair. Official Oath or Affirmation by New MembersThe Hon. Habeebu Lebbe Mohammed Rifan was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before the Hon. Speaker.Announcements by the Speaker1 : International recognition for Hon. Sugath Wasantha de Silva, M.P.Presentation of Papers(i) Annual Report of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka for the year 2023(ii) Annual Report of the Coconut Research Institute for the year 2023(iii) Annual Report of the Sri Lanka Energies (Pvt) Ltd for the year 2023Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. (Dr.) (Ms.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne, Member of Parliament(ii) The Hon. Ruwan Mapalagama, Member of Parliament - Three Petition (Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament(i) The Hon. Ravi KarunanayakeGrievances faced by lecturers of State Universities of Sri Lanka(ii) The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. HizbullahLand issue at Eravur Aligar National School Ministerial StatementsHon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, Deputy Minister of Defence, on behalf of the Minister of Defence replied to the Questions raised by the Hon. Ravi Karunanayake under the Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament on 04.08.2026 regarding issues regarding national El Nino preparedness and response plan.Presentation of BillsThe Hon. Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government moved the Bill entitled“Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs”to provide for the elimination of rabies in Sri Lanka by vaccination of dogs, control of dog population and regulation of breeding of dogs for commercial purposes; for the registration of dogs; for the establishment of the National Rabies Elimination Advisory Committee and the Regional Rabies Elimination Advisory Committees; to repeal the Rabies Ordinance (Chapter 476) and the Dog Registration Ordinance (Chapter 477) and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.Main Business of the House for Today The following Items (appearing as Item Nos. 1 and 2 of today’s Order Paper) were debated and adjourned for tomorrow: -(i) Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill - Second Reading(ii) Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1916 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Friday 25th September 2026.
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