Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Digamadulla

Profession: Teacher

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Speeches 10 #211 of 225·#149 in party

Attendance 3/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

10 speeches

6 May 2026 AI summary Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka asked whether the Government has adopted a policy to expand university facilities and increase staff in proportion to the increased university intake. The question was directed to the Prime Minister as a supplementary matter concerning higher education capacity. Oral Question: GCE Advanced Level Examination Results and Higher Education Reforms Education Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka asked whether the Government has begun reforms in universities, higher education institutes such as the Hardy Advanced Technological Institute in Ampara, and vocational education institutions to align with ongoing school education reforms. He requested the timeline for implementing these synchronized higher and vocational education reforms. Oral Question: GCE Advanced Level Examination Results and Higher Education Reforms Education Read →
6 May 2026 AI summary Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka asked the Prime Minister for details on the 2025 GCE Advanced Level results and related university admissions. He requested stream-wise candidate numbers, the number qualified for university admission, planned state university intake compared with the previous year, the number of new degree programmes to be introduced, and the expected commencement date of academic programmes. Oral Question: GCE Advanced Level Examination Results and Higher Education Reforms Education Read →
12 November 2025 AI summary Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka supported the 2026 Budget, stating that it focuses on macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, strengthening State-Owned Enterprises, and public accountability while reducing political perks, waste, and corruption. He highlighted proposals including public sector salary increases and recruitment, support for SMEs, improvements to trade facilitation through the National Single Window, domestic airport expansion, public facility upgrades, and increased Mahapola and bursary payments. He also cited allocations for health infrastructure, women’s empowerment, human-elephant conflict mitigation, regularizing temporary public employees, and housing for artists, media workers, and the upcountry plantation community. Appropriation Bill, 2026 - Second Reading Debate Public FinanceCorruption & Governance ReformEmployment Read →
11 September 2025 AI summary The Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka supported amendments to the National Audit Act, arguing that they strengthen procedures to address control weaknesses, corruption risks, misappropriation, and losses to the State. He said the amendments empower the Auditor General to initiate legal action, refer matters to law enforcement or regulators, and strengthen surcharge recovery through the Surcharge Review Committee, Chief Accounting Officers, the Cabinet Secretary, and possible reporting to COPE or COPA. He rejected concerns that the measures would discourage officials, stating that honest officials need not fear them, and urged all Members, including the Opposition, to support the amendments. National Audit (Amendment) Bill Second Reading and Supplementary Estimates Debate Public FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary The Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka raised an issue concerning the staffing of the relevant district offices. The intervention appears to seek clarification or action on personnel arrangements at district level, though no further details are provided in the excerpt. Oral Question: Housing Schemes and NHDA Land Allocation (Q.?/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary Asked the Minister whether the National Housing Development Authority has a specific programme to address promotion and staffing issues in its district offices. Oral Question: Housing Schemes and NHDA Land Allocation (Q.?/2025) Employment Read →
9 September 2025 AI summary Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka asked whether the Minister has formulated a special expedited programme to address long-standing issues in NHDA housing projects, including in the Digamadulla District and island-wide. He specifically sought clarification on measures to ensure deeds are issued to beneficiaries in the coming period. Oral Question: Housing Schemes and NHDA Land Allocation (Q.?/2025) Land & Housing Read →
20 June 2025 AI summary Hon. Manjula Sugath Rathnayaka supported the import and export control regulations allowing imports of used clothing, vehicle assembly parts, electric motorcycles, and sports equipment, arguing they would benefit consumers, local businesses, vehicle assembly, tourism, and related markets. He also backed the Stamp Duty Order increasing duty on immovable property from Rs. 10 to Rs. 20 per Rs. 1,000, stating the additional revenue would support local authorities through Provincial Councils and reduce burdens on central government expenditure. He criticized past misuse of public funds and tax evasion, and concluded by referring to the Poson celebration in Digamadulla as an example of inter-communal unity under the NPP Government. Debate: Stamp Duty (Special Provisions) Act Order and Imports and Exports (Control) Act Regulations InfrastructureEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionPublic Finance Read →
4 March 2025 AI summary A petition from Mr. R.M. Maduma Bandara of Nawagampura, Ampara, was presented to Parliament. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions. Petitions presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →