The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.
Announcements by the Speaker
1 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Prevention of Organised Crimes” filed at the Supreme Court
2 : Meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business
Presentation of Papers
(i) Annual Report of the State Mortgage and Investment Bank for the year 2025.
(ii) Annual Performance Report of the Educational Publications Department for the year 2025.
(iii) Annual Report of the Elkaduwa Plantations Limited for the year 2020.
(iv) Annual Report of the Palmyrah Development Board for the year 2024.
(v) Annual Performance Report and Accounts of the Department of Pensions for the year 2025.
(vi) Annual Report of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited for the year 2025
Presentation of Reports from the Committees
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
The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath, Attorney at Law, Member of Parliament - Four Petitions
(Petitions stand referred to the Committee on Public Petitions)
Questions under Standing Order 27(2) of the Parliament
The Hon. Sajith Premadasa
Protection of wild elephants
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:-
(i) Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act
(ii) Supplementary Sum - Head 119 - Programme 01 and Supplementary Sum - Head 102 - Programme 01
Motion at the Adjournment Time
Motion at the Adjournment Time on “Strengthening Department of Wildlife Conservation” was proposed by the Hon. Upul Kithsiri, Member of Parliament.
The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1805 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Thursday 5th November 2026.
2026-11-03
The Hon. (Dr.) Rizvie Salih, the Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees 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 Constitution 2 : Receipt of copies of petitions in respect of the Bill titled “Prevention of Organised Crimes” filed at the Supreme Court3 : Appointment of Hon. Habeeb Rifan, Attorney at Law to serve on each Ministerial Consultative Committees4 : Appointment of Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka to serve in the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital5 : Invitations for Members of Parliament for the Tea party to be held following the Budget speech for the year 2027Presentation of Papers by the Speaker(i) First Installment – Parts VII (7), VIII (8), IX (9) and X (10), Fourth Installment – Part VI (6), Fifth Installment – Parts VI (6) and VII (7) and Sixth Installment – Part I (1) 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) • Ninth Installment – Part XLVIII (48) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2020;• Ninth Installment – Part L (50) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2021;• Ninth Installment – Part XXXIII (33) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2023;• Second Installment – Part LXVII (67) and Ninth Installment – Part LII (52) of the Report of the Auditor General for the Financial Year 2024; and• Second Installment – Parts XIII (13), XIV (14), XV (15) and XVI (16), Third Installment – Part XII (12) and Ninth Installment – Parts VII (7), VIII (8), IX (9) and X (10) 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 of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka for the year 2024(ii) Annual Report and Accounts of the Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka for the year 2024(iii) Annual Report of the Lady Lochore Loan Fund for the year 2024(iv) Annual Report of the HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka for the year 2025(v) Supplementary Estimate No. 07 of 2026(vi) Supplementary Estimate No. 08 of 2026(vii) Regulations made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 20 read with Sections 4(1) and 14 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 as amended by Acts, No. 48 of 1985 and No. 28 of 1987 and published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2508/27 of 01st October 2026(viii) 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 01.09.2026 to 30.09.2026 in terms of Section 6(1) of the Appropriation Act, No. 23 of 2025(ix) Annual Report of the Road Development Authority for the year 2024(x) Annual Report of the Mahaweli Consultancy Bureau (Pvt) Ltd for the year 2022(xi) Annual Report of the Industrial Development Board of Ceylon for the year 2024(xii) 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 Samurdhi Development in the Report of the Committee on Public Accounts which was presented to Parliament(xiii) Annual Report of the Lanka Building Materials Corporation Limited for the year 2016(xiv) Annual Performance Report of the Department of Buildings for the year 2025Presentation of Petitions(i) The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna, Member of Parliament - Two Petitions (ii) The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi, Member of Parliament(iii) The Hon. (Mrs.) M.A.C.S. Chathuri Gangani, Member of Parliament (iv) The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena, 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. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. HizbullahIssues faced by farmers during Maha season 2026 (ii) The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran RasamanickamGrievances faced by Development Officers The Hon. Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government replied to the above Question. Presentation of BillsThe Hon. Chief Government Whip moved the Bill entitled“Civil Procedure Code (Amendment)”to amend the Civil Procedure Code (Chapter 101).Main Business of the House for Today Resolution on the Select Committee of Parliament to conduct a comprehensive study and report on the tragic incident of Black July of 1983 and its impact and to submit its proposals and recommendations to Parliament on ensuring national harmony and providing relief to the affected people (appearing as Item No. 1 of today’s Order Paper)was approved by the House.Adjournment MotionAdjournment Motion on “Provide financial release and facilities to exporters” was proposed by the Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera, Member of Parliament.The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1713 Hrs. until 0930 Hrs. on Wednesday 4th November 2026.
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.
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