Sitting of Thursday, 6 March 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 1742798688089503 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Papers Tabling of Annual Reports 4 speeches
- 2 Oral question Oral Questions (Q.1-4) 9 speeches
- 3 Oral question Oral Question No. 5 (Q.390/2025) 2 speeches
- 4 Procedural Oral Question Stand Down Request 1 speeches
- 5 Oral question Private Notice Question: Reopening of Tile Factory in Oddusuddan 3 speeches
- QUESTION BY PRIVATE NOTICE
AI summary The question raised concerns the reopening of the tile factory in Oddusuddan, seeking clarification on the Government’s plans or actions regarding its resumption of operations. It calls for information on the factory’s current status, the reasons for any delay, and the measures proposed to revive production and related employment opportunities in the area.
Infrastructure Full speech → - Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA
AI summary Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan noted that the Oddusuddan tile factory has remained closed for many years following war-related displacement. He requested the Minister to take action to reopen the factory, arguing that it would create employment, support the local economy, and ease hardship among poor residents in the area.
- Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB
AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that a tile factory abandoned during the LTTE conflict and unsuccessfully targeted for revival since 2015 is now being restarted under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. He said Rs. 15 million was allocated in 2024 and, following accelerated implementation under a new Chairman, production would commence on 7 March with an initial capacity of 5,800 tiles per day and about 150 jobs. He added that the project aims to supply affordable tiles and bricks to the Northern community and that further capital needs have been identified to sustain operations.
- 6 Oral question Private Notice Question: Construction of Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya on Private Land in Thyiddy 3 speeches
- 7 Procedural Outstanding Questions Raised 1 speeches
- 8 Debate Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Health and Mass Media 127 speeches
- 9 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Challenges Faced by Medical Specialists (Postgraduate Trainees) 15 speeches