Hon. W. H. M. Dharmasena, M.P.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)· Monaragala

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Speeches 30 #135 of 225·#34 in party

Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

30 speeches

24 July 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena urged the Deputy Minister to expedite a major Monaragala District irrigation and water supply project involving left and right bank canals to serve Athimale, Kotiyagala and Wilaoya. He noted that the project is expected to enable 4,180 hectares of new cultivation, improve 1,250 hectares of existing land, generate up to 16 GWh of power annually, and provide full drinking water coverage to five Pradeshiya Sabha areas, with Rs. 521 million already spent. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) AgricultureInfrastructure Read →
24 July 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the Kumbukkan Oya Project, including its commencement date, funding allocated for developing the Nakkala Anicut under the previous Yahapalana Government, and the number of farming families expected to benefit. He also sought information on whether alternative lands have been provided to landowners affected by reservoir submergence and what steps will be taken to restart the stalled development work. Oral Question: Kumbukkan Oya Project (Q.5) InfrastructureAgriculture Read →
22 July 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena seconded the motion and emphasized the importance of the Pelwatte, Sevanagala, Ethimale and Gal Oya plants to the economy and livelihoods of Monaragala District since their establishment in the 1980s. He urged the Minister not to allow the Pelwatte and Sevanagala factories to collapse, noting that more than 5,000 workers and many farmers depend on them. He cited outstanding payments to farmers and suppliers, bank loans, EPF/ETF arrears, halted medical insurance, delayed salaries, and withheld bonuses, confirmations and promotions, and called for both plants, particularly profitable Sevanagala, to be protected. Adjournment Debate: Safeguarding Local Sugar Industry EmploymentPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
19 June 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena questioned the Urban Development Authority’s gazetting of all 29 Grama Niladhari divisions in the Buttala Divisional Secretariat area, and other underdeveloped GN divisions in Monaragala District, as “developed” areas. He said this classification creates difficulties for poor residents seeking approval for house plans and small enterprises, and asked whether the designations could be revised so approvals can be handled at Pradeshiya Sabha level in genuinely underdeveloped areas. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Land & Housing Read →
19 June 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena raised concerns about public inconvenience caused by the relocation of the UDA office to Badulla and the operation of an office in Kataragama, which is far from many areas of Monaragala District. He requested that the UDA office be re-established in Monaragala town, citing its central location and the long travel distances faced by residents from areas such as Iginigala and Siyambalanduwa. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Infrastructure Read →
19 June 2025 AI summary W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on drinking water shortages in the Monaragala District, including affected villages, existing community-based water projects, how many are functioning, and future measures to expand them. He also questioned the removal of the Urban Development Authority office in Monaragala, the resulting need for residents to travel to Badulla or Kataragama for services, and whether steps will be taken to re-establish a UDA office in Monaragala. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Land & HousingInfrastructure Read →
22 May 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena formally rose to ask a question in Parliament. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was presented in the excerpt. Oral Question: Question No. 4 (Q.718/2025) - Stand Down Parliamentary Procedure Read →
9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena formally seconded the motion before Parliament. The question was then put to the House and agreed to. Procedural Matters: Standing Order Exemptions and Private Members' Bills Parliamentary Procedure Read →
14 March 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena highlighted the economic importance of plantation crops and urged continued support for rubber cultivation in Monaragala, including action on yellowing disease. He called for a compensation mechanism for coconut growers affected by porcupines and wild elephants. He also raised concerns about the sugar industry, particularly Pelwatte and Sevanagala, seeking better market conditions, stable prices for sugar and spirits, restoration of employee benefits and wages, retention of long-serving temporary workers, and ministerial attention to the financial and administrative difficulties facing these institutions. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) EmploymentPublic FinanceAgriculture Read →
12 March 2025 AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena urged the Ministry to regularize land documentation in farming areas, especially in Monaragala, where long-term cultivators face boundary disputes and uncertainty over permits, grants, deeds, and stalled “Urumaya” title applications. He requested either the restoration of cancelled prior documents or a process to issue notarial deeds, and called for timely, full fertilizer subsidy payments to support rice self-sufficiency. He also asked the Government to commence the Nakkala Anicut/Kumbukkan Oya Development project to expand irrigation and drinking water supply in Monaragala, release traditional farmlands transferred to the Wildlife Department, and strengthen electric fencing to address the human–elephant conflict. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Land & HousingAgriculture Read →