Sitting of Thursday, 19 June 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Speaker's Certificate 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Presented 3 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions Presented 7 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva SJB

     AI summary Accepted a petition from Mr. Dhammika Parana Yapa of No. 2, Lake Drive, Colombo 08, for presentation to Parliament.

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   • The Hon. Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi JJB

     AI summary Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi informed Parliament that he accepted two petitions for presentation, one from K. Chamila Priyangani Kumari of Bandaragama and another from R. Dharmaratna of Piliyandala.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. K.L. Lakshman of Bellapitiya, Horana.

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   • The Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage JJB

     AI summary Hon. Lasith Bhashana Gamage presented a petition to Parliament on behalf of Mr. E.S.M.D. Priyadarshana of East Batuwatta, Ragama.

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   • The Hon. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna JJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. L.A. Kumaradasa of Aranagama, Bogahawewa, Padaviya.

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   • The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB

     AI summary Padmasiri Bandara informed Parliament that he accepted a petition from Mr. W.H.M. Karunarathna Banda of No. 117/3, Girithale.

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   • The Hon. R.G. Wijerathna JJB

     AI summary A petition from Mr. S.M.D. Subasinghe of “A/6162”, Boralessa Road, Hanguranketha, was presented and accepted. It was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions.

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4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) 7 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lankans Departed for Seasonal Employment in South Korea (Q.3/2024) 10 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Re-lease of Land in Mahaweli C Zone to Informatics (Pvt.) Limited (Q.5/2025) 9 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Question No. 7 (918/2025) - Deferred 3 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Wild Elephant Conservation and Red Data Book 5 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Questions: Land in Wattala and Sri Lanka Railways Income 4 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Question under Standing Order 27(2): Medicine Procurement Delays 2 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Question under Standing Order 27(2): Pallimunai Land and Military Camp Issues 8 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Ministerial Statements 7 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Motion on Hours of Sitting and Leave to Introduce Bill 2 speeches ▸
15. 15 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Special Audit Report on Advance Payment for Import of 15,000 Dairy Cattle and COPE Report on National Gem and Jewellery Authority 58 speeches ▸