Sitting of Thursday, 21 August 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Announcements 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Reports and Agreements Tabled 8 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 8 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Kabir Hashim SJB

     AI summary Kabir Hashim presented a petition to Parliament from Mrs. P.S. Sirimal Shani Fernando of Uthuwankanda, Mawanella, and 13 others.

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   • The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. W.M.G.P. Weerathunga of “Rumesha Niwasa”, Behind the School, Yudaganawa Janapadaya, Buttala.

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   • The Hon. Chathura Galappaththi SJB

     AI summary A petition from Mr. K.A. Mahinda of No. 01, Arachchige Watta, Aluthkade, Colombo 12, was presented to Parliament.

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   • The Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha, Attorney-at-Law JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Mrs.) Thushari Jayasingha presented two petitions to Parliament on behalf of Mrs. B.G. Seelawathi of Gampola and Mrs. K.G. Bisomanike of Nawalapitiya.

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   • The Hon. Padmasiri Bandara JJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mrs. D.J. Wijethunga of Dekea Ela, Navanagariya Road, Polonnaruwa, for the consideration of Parliament.

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   • The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB

     AI summary A petition from Mrs. K.A. Liyanage of Palugaswewa, Wijithapura was presented to Parliament for consideration.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera JJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mrs. K.P. Mallika Pathirana of No. 95/1, Pottewela, Hakmana. No details of the petition’s subject matter were provided in the statement.

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   • The Hon. Dewananda Suraweera JJB

     AI summary Hon. Dewananda Suraweera presented two petitions, one from Mr. S.A. Dharmadasa of Nugegoda and one from Mr. S. Udakandage of Maharagama. The petitions were ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions.

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4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Technical Officer Vacancies in Sri Lanka Railways (Q.676/2025) 8 speeches ▸
5. 5 Procedural Procedural: Parliamentary Business Committee Announcement 3 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Strengthening Power Supply Stability (Q.735/2025) 8 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Questions: Q.3-808/2025, Q.4-832/2025, Q.5-859/2025 6 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Vehicle Emission Testing Programme (Q.868/2025) 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Flyovers and Road Tunnels (Q.955/2025) 6 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.971/2025 and others) 19 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Questions under Standing Order 27(2) 6 speeches ▸
12. 12 Debate Debate: Customs Ordinance Resolution and Related Regulations 24 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Debate: Customs Ordinance, Excise Regulation, Finance Act Order, and Construction Industry Development Act (Continued) 47 speeches ▸
14. 14 Papers Papers: Regulations under Finance Act Moved 3 speeches ▸
15. 15 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Government's Initiative towards an Inclusive Digital Economy 10 speeches ▸
16. 16 Procedural Parliament Adjourned 1 speeches ▸