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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Sitting of Friday, 14 March 2025

10th Parliament· 8 debates· 178 speeches· 69 speakers

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  5. 5 Debate Ministerial Statements 4 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB

      AI summary The Minister presented the Cabinet position on the Batalanda Commission report, detailing the historical context of alleged unlawful detention, torture, and state violence during the late 1970s and 1980s. He said the 1998 report had not been acted upon or sent to the Attorney-General, despite being printed as sessional papers, and criticized past governments for using it politically rather than pursuing accountability. He formally laid the 208-page report before Parliament, stating that the current Government has a duty to make it public and respond to long-standing demands for truth and justice.

      Justice & Human RightsLaw & OrderCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB

      AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), the Minister responded to MP Ramanathan Archchuna’s question regarding the transfer of Dr. Kasthuri Thanagarajah, Associate Specialist in Paediatrics. He stated that Dr. Thanagarajah had been transferred to Mannar District General Hospital but was on sick leave and had not reported to duty. He added that a consultant would later be assigned to Chavakachcheri Hospital, and that Dr. Thanagarajah’s transfer order would not be rescinded.

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