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Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Kalutara

Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip

Profession: Medical Practitioner

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Speeches 729 #3 of 225·#2 in party
Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 403 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Adjournment

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729 speeches
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary The Minister stated that many sub-post offices lack newly constructed government buildings and that LKR 600 million has been allocated in the current Budget for this purpose. He said the allocation is insufficient to meet all requirements, so construction will be undertaken according to land availability and priority. Oral Question: Velanai DS Division Post Office (Q.950/2025) Public FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the Velanai Post Office is currently operating from a privately rented building and that no suitable land has yet been formally vested in the Postal Department for a permanent premises. He said the Department intends to construct a permanent post office building if suitable land is vested in it, while noting that the remaining part of the question was not applicable. Oral Question: Velanai DS Division Post Office (Q.950/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the 2017 PACS project for five hospitals, valued at USD 33 million, raised serious concerns about its initiation, implementation, and USD 3 million in payments. He noted that audits and Bribery Commission action are ongoing, while hospitals continue CT and MRI services through alternative image-handling methods despite the lack of a functioning PACS. He said the current procurement and contract structure prevents approval of the next payment tranche to the vendor, and that discussions and committee reviews are continuing, though accountability is difficult to determine due to the way the project was executed. Oral Question: National Hospital Kandy (Q.614/2025) HealthcareCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that developing Kandy National Hospital as Sri Lanka’s second national hospital is of national importance, not only a local concern. He said the Government is seeking to balance hospital expansion with the livelihoods and long-standing residence of affected families, and that the matter has been addressed through the Kandy District Coordinating Committee and the Kandy urban development plan. Oral Question: National Hospital Kandy (Q.614/2025) Land & HousingHealthcare Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa provided details on the extent and status of Kandy National Hospital land, stating that 58.48 acres are involved and that some key parcels are needed for expanding patient care services but are occupied or encroached upon. He outlined ongoing measures including acquisition and gazetting of land, eviction proceedings against unauthorized occupants, execution of court orders, boundary fencing, restrictions on municipal approvals and utility connections, and data collection on occupants for a possible Cabinet Memorandum. He also noted the appointment of a hospital Land Committee and steps to address claims linked to the Natha Devalaya while preventing further unauthorized construction. Oral Question: National Hospital Kandy (Q.614/2025) Justice & Human RightsLand & Housing Read →
  • 9 July 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, four 2024 Annual Performance Reports covering the Ministry’s Irrigation, Lands, Agriculture and Livestock, and former Minor Export Crops Divisions, as well as the Department of Irrigation, were presented. He moved that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Sustainable Resource Management, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Annual Performance Reports AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa requested two weeks to provide an answer. The question was ordered to stand down. Oral Question: Second Round (Q. 725/2025) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media said any ethics compendium, policy, or law relating to the media should be developed through broad consultation with Parliamentarians, experts, practitioners, and sector stakeholders. He invited ideas and proposals, emphasizing the media’s significant social role and the need for a consultative approach. Oral Question: Television Channels and Code of Ethics (Q. 496/2025) Religion & CultureHealthcare Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the proposed media policy is being developed with Government facilitation and input from media professionals, institutions and experts, with attention to maintaining quality amid wider social decline. He said the policy is expected to be unveiled within three months, alongside an ethics compendium. He emphasized that the Government’s approach is not media control through immediate legislation, but dialogue, consensus and stakeholder engagement, while existing laws would apply where conduct breaches general law. Oral Question: Television Channels and Code of Ethics (Q. 496/2025) Religion & Culture Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary There are 23 television channels operating in Sri Lanka, comprising 5 government channels and 18 private channels. The Minister stated that the Government is drafting a code of ethics compendium for media practitioners while noting that some state and private institutions already have their own ethical frameworks. He said private television channels operate under licences issued under the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation Act, and the Ministry also acts on imported teledramas, films and commercial programmes under Orders made under the Finance Act. The Government is considering a programme to improve the quality of programmes broadcast on both state and private television channels. Oral Question: Television Channels and Code of Ethics (Q. 496/2025) Religion & Culture Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary The Minister laid the 2024 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Christian Religious Affairs on behalf of the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. He proposed that the report be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Labour Force and Human Resources, which was agreed to by the House. Announcements and Papers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary The Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip tabled the 2024 Annual Performance Reports of the Ministry’s Media Division and the Government Printing Department. He proposed that both reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Mass Media and Women’s Empowerment, and the House agreed. Announcements and Papers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, six 2024 performance or annual performance reports were tabled, covering the National Police Commission, Finance Commission, Audit Service Commission, Delimitation Commission, Public Service Commission, and Presidential Secretariat. It was proposed that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security, and the House agreed. Announcements and Papers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 8 July 2025 AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, the Minister laid a series of 2024 performance reports from key government departments, including Valuation, Excise, State Accounts, Management Services, Development Finance, Project Management and Monitoring, Import and Export Control, Information Technology Management, National Budget, Legal Affairs, Foreign Resources and National Planning. He proposed that the reports be referred to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations, and the House agreed. Announcements and Papers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa briefly noted that the matter would be examined, despite a debate being scheduled for the evening. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that Laggala Hospital would be developed according to the Ministry of Health’s 2022 circular, with facilities provided for its current category and progress toward BH Type A status subject to resources, following an assessment visit. He said cadre regularization had been completed for 642 Field Mosquito Control Assistants/Health Work Assistants, with pending cases delayed by documentation issues and wider decisions on similarly recruited staff across institutions. He assured that the remaining eligible staff, including those with GCE O/L qualifications and the broader group of about 980, would be regularized shortly. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions EmploymentHealthcarePublic Finance Read →
  • 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa said the 1990 ambulance service has strengthened the existing ambulance system and that increasing its fleet to 450 vehicles should improve coverage, despite some vehicles being unavailable due to technical issues. He stated that hospital-level needs, driver shortages, and technical problems are being assessed, and that ambulance services will be regularized through primary and secondary healthcare reforms. He also undertook to give special attention to the specific locations raised. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions InfrastructureHealthcare Read →
  • 18 June 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service would be improved in phases through short-, medium- and long-term measures. He outlined plans to recruit more Emergency Medical Technicians, use the Rs. 5,000 million budget allocation for procurement and infrastructure, raise public awareness of the 1990 number, maintain ambulances, and continue the “Adopt an Ambulance” programme. He also said the fleet would be expanded by up to 150 ambulances with support from India and the Asian Development Bank, while command centre capacity, training, degree pathways, and advanced life support systems would be developed. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions HealthcarePublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
  • 18 June 2025 AI summary The Minister presented several annual and performance reports on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, including reports from universities, HDFC Bank, the Public Utilities Commission, the Employees’ Trust Fund Board, and the Cabinet Office. He proposed referring them to the relevant Sectoral Oversight Committees on education and labour, economic development, and public administration, and the House agreed to each referral. Papers: Annual Reports and Ministerial Consultative Committee Reports Parliamentary Procedure Read →
  • 17 June 2025 AI summary The Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Bill was presented on behalf of the Minister of Justice and National Integration. It was ordered to be printed, referred to the Committee on Public Finance, and scheduled for Second Reading on 08 July 2025. Presentation of Bills Parliamentary Procedure Read →