Sitting of Thursday, 23 October 2025
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 22641 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Announcements 1 speeches
- 2 Papers Tabling of Regulations under Sri Lanka Electricity Act 1 speeches
- 3 Committee report Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security 3 speeches
- 4 Petitions Petitions Presented 4 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) 6 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) 9 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: Road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai (Q.5/2025) 4 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Question: Alternative Lands Distributed out of LRC Lands (Q.6/2025) 6 speeches
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: Leased Out LRC Lands in Kandy District (Q.7/2025) 4 speeches
- 10 Oral question Oral Question: Endenirigama Railway Platform Renovation (Q.8/2025) 2 speeches
- The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB
AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development for details on the 2018 renovation of the Enderamulla railway platform and buildings on the Colombo–Rambukkana main line. He sought information on project expenditure, procurement compliance, the contractor, technical and supervisory institutions, whether the unsafe third platform and dilapidated main building were included, and whether the project achieved its objectives.
Infrastructure Full speech → - The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB
AI summary The Minister provided answers on a railway platform-height improvement project, stating that Rs. 28,342,878.39 was spent, Royal Constructions (Pvt) Ltd. was the contractor, relevant agencies were consulted, and the objective of easing passenger boarding had been achieved. Responding to a further question on train cancellations, he said ageing rolling stock, delays in obtaining spare parts, and procurement complexities were key constraints. He stated that procurement had begun for five new power sets, though delivery would take about two to two-and-a-half years after ordering, and that 162 train drivers were being recruited following Cabinet approval with appointments expected by the end of November.
- 11 Oral question Oral Question: Students Admitted to Government Universities for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (Q.9/2025) 2 speeches
- 12 Oral question Oral Question: Insurance Coverage for SLTB Buses (Q.10/2025) 2 speeches
- 13 Oral question Oral Question: SLPA Lands in Trincomalee (Q.11/2025) 2 speeches
- 14 Oral question Oral Question: Wild Elephants at Horowpothana Elephant Holding Ground (Q.12/2025) 2 speeches
- 15 Oral question Urgent Question: Digital Infrastructure Outage (Standing Order 27(2)) 5 speeches
- 16 Procedural Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation 12 speeches
- 17 Procedural Procedural Motions: Sitting Hours and Scheduling 4 speeches
- 18 Procedural Procedural Discussion: Appropriation Bill Amendment and Finance Ministry Clarification 8 speeches
- 19 Adjournment Adjournment Motion Proposal 4 speeches
- 20 Debate Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) 95 speeches
- 21 Oral question Written Answer: Restructure of Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1460/2025) 3 speeches
- 22 Oral question Written Answer: Allocation for Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Q.1461/2025) 2 speeches
- 23 Procedural Speaker's Announcement: Time Extension Request for Question (Q.1462/2025) 1 speeches