Sitting of Saturday, 1 March 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Papers Papers Tabled: Annual Report of the Survey Department 2023 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Petitions Petitions Presented 2 speeches ▸
3. 3 Procedural Procedural: Opposition Whip Introduction 3 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Fishery Harbours Development and Multi-Day Vessel Operations (Q.2/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Drinking Water Shortage in Ratnapura District (Q.1/2025) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: LRC Land in Mahenawatta - Pitipana Sale (Q.3/2025) 7 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Procedural: Question No. 5 stood down 3 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Bo Sapling Planting at Galle Port (Q.4/2025) 2 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda) SJB

     AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation regarding a dispute at Galle Port over planting a Bo sapling from the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi to replace a destroyed Bo tree within the port premises. It asks whether the Minister is aware of the dispute, what obstacles exist, whether steps will be taken to plant the sapling, and what action will be taken to resolve the matter.

     Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
   • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

     AI summary Bimal Rathnayake tabled a written answer stating that there is no management–employee dispute over planting a sapling from the Sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi at the Port, but approval has not been granted due to lack of proper authorization, concerns over saline water ingress, and objections related to organizing mandatory Poya day worship. The Port’s Top Management Committee considered a request said to be from employees and decided not to permit planting another Bo tree on Port land. Employees have been informed, and further studies on Galle Port development plans and saline intrusion are to be conducted before any appropriate action is taken.

     Religion & Culture Full speech →
9. 9 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Sustainable and Cost-Effective Energy Generation 16 speeches ▸
10. 10 Debate Debate: Fuel Supply and Energy Crisis (Discussion under Standing Order 27(2)) 80 speeches ▸
11. 11 Opening Ministerial Statement: Minister of Health and Media on Nurses' Concerns 1 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Privilege Matter: Vice-Chancellor Appointment - Rajarata University 4 speeches ▸
13. 13 Papers Bills Presented: Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill 1 speeches ▸
14. 14 Debate Committee of Supply: Ministry of Justice and National Integration (Head 110, Heads 228-236, Head 326) 87 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Procedural: Committee Report on Heads Considered 1 speeches ▸
16. 16 Procedural Procedural: Motion for Adjournment 1 speeches ▸
17. 17 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Select Committee on Administration of Justice 15 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Procedural: Parliament Adjourned 3 speeches ▸