Sitting of Friday, 12 September 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Papers Tabling of Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Government Regulations 2 speeches ▸
2. 2 Committee report Committee Report: Public Finance Committee on Budget Estimate of CIABOC 1 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions: Various Citizens' Petitions (Multiple Ministers) 5 speeches ▸
4. 4 Procedural Point of Order: CIABOC Report (Hon. Harsha de Silva) 1 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Fish Purchases (Q.2/2025) 10 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Condominium Management Authority Objectives (Q.3/2025) 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Co-operative Development Functions (Q.4/2025) 47 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Economic Centres Details (Q.5/2025) 12 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: National Youth Services Council Objectives (Q.6/2025) 11 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Questions: Stood Down (Q.7/2025, Q.8/2025, Q.9/2025) 9 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Wanawasala and Aruwakkalu Waste Projects Current Status (Q.10/2025) 8 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing about the halted Wanawasala garbage project in Kelaniya and the failed Aruwakkalu landfill project in Puttalam. Requested details on the causes of failure, funding allocations, whether political interference contributed, and the expected timeline for completion and resumption of the projects.

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    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, T.B. Sarath stated that the Kelaniya-Wanawasala Waste Transfer Station and the Aruwakkalu solid waste facility have not failed or been halted, with construction completed except for rectification of three compactors at Kelaniya. He said the Aruwakkalu facility was built with required environmental approvals, the total project allocation was USD 130 million, and delays were due to COVID-19 and economic conditions rather than political interference. Operations are expected to be handed over to selected private operators and commence by the end of 2025.

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    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan questioned the Deputy Minister about the Aruwakkalu landfill project, stating that Colombo’s waste was sent to Puttalam following unilateral decisions by former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka. He said the move caused public opposition because waste was transported by lorries along main roads rather than in sealed rail containers as planned, leachate was spilt, and dumping began before the treatment plant was completed, leading to methane buildup and an explosion.

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    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan raised concerns that waste from a project had reached the coastal area, affecting fisherfolk and salt production and causing public opposition in the District. He questioned how this occurred if the Central and Provincial Environmental Authorities had properly performed their duties, and asked for assurances that such problems would not recur so the project would not fail again.

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    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB

      AI summary The Hon. T.B. Sarath stated that earlier problems with the project resulted from unilateral ministerial actions, inadequate public communication, insufficient funding that halted work midway, and adverse weather conditions. He said the Government has since consulted local communities and environmental organizations and put measures in place to prevent similar issues from recurring.

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    • The Hon. Ajith Gihan JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ajith Gihan asked what financial losses the country had incurred as a result of a publicly funded project, originally scheduled for one and a half years, being extended to about seven years. He raised the issue as a second supplementary question in the context of project delays and use of public funds.

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    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB

      AI summary Project delays, the economic downturn, and rupee depreciation have increased costs and created difficulties in completing the project. Despite these challenges, USD 130 million has been reallocated to finish the remaining work.

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12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: E-Visa Fraud Forensic Audit (Q.2 Second Round/2025) 6 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Questions by Private Notice: Issues in Education and Higher Education Sectors (Standing Order 27(2)) 88 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Bill Presentation 4 speeches ▸
15. 15 Papers Bills Presented: Convention Against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill 1 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Votes of Condolence: Late Former Members of Parliament (P. Dayaratna, Gamini Lokuge, Indradasa Hettiarachchi, M. H. Cegu Isadean, W. B. Ranatunga) 41 speeches ▸
17. 17 Adjournment Adjournment 1 speeches ▸