Sitting of Thursday, 23 October 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Announcements 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Tabling of Regulations under Sri Lanka Electricity Act 1 speeches ▸
3. 3 Committee report Committee Reports: Sectoral Oversight Committee on Public Administration, Justice and Civil Security 3 speeches ▸
4. 4 Petitions Petitions Presented 4 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) 9 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai (Q.5/2025) 4 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Alternative Lands Distributed out of LRC Lands (Q.6/2025) 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Leased Out LRC Lands in Kandy District (Q.7/2025) 4 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Endenirigama Railway Platform Renovation (Q.8/2025) 2 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Students Admitted to Government Universities for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (Q.9/2025) 2 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media for annual admissions to Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medical education since 2021, the number of qualified graduates awaiting employment, current approved cadre, actual cadre and vacancies in Siddha and Ayurveda hospitals, and obstacles to appointing unemployed indigenous medicine graduates. He highlighted severe staffing shortages in Mullaitivu, stating that only one of 14 sanctioned community medical officer posts is filled, and requested clarification on whether over 2,000 qualified graduates awaiting appointments will receive state employment or be directed to private practice. He also urged special consideration and 2026 funding to develop Mullaitivu District Siddha Hospital as a centre for medical tourism, paid services and integrated Siddha care in the Northern Province.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary In reply to a question, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa provided recorded figures on Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani student admissions and stated that 1,990 graduates who completed studies and internships are awaiting employment. He said the Sri Lanka Ayurveda Medical Service has 502 vacancies out of an approved cadre of 2,567, with Cabinet approval to recruit 304 medical officers from specified academic years, whose appointments are scheduled for 03 November, while further approvals will be sought to fill remaining vacancies after required training. He also said proposals to develop the Mullaitivu District Siddha Hospital and link Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani services with tourism would be considered in consultation with area MPs.

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12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Insurance Coverage for SLTB Buses (Q.10/2025) 2 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Oral Question: SLPA Lands in Trincomalee (Q.11/2025) 2 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Oral Question: Wild Elephants at Horowpothana Elephant Holding Ground (Q.12/2025) 2 speeches ▸
15. 15 Oral question Urgent Question: Digital Infrastructure Outage (Standing Order 27(2)) 5 speeches ▸
16. 16 Procedural Privilege Matter: Parliamentary Privilege and Code of Conduct Violation 12 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Procedural Motions: Sitting Hours and Scheduling 4 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Procedural Discussion: Appropriation Bill Amendment and Finance Ministry Clarification 8 speeches ▸
19. 19 Adjournment Adjournment Motion Proposal 4 speeches ▸
20. 20 Debate Adjournment Debate: Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking and Nation Together Programme (Ratama Ekata) 95 speeches ▸
21. 21 Oral question Written Answer: Restructure of Ceylon Electricity Board (Q.1460/2025) 3 speeches ▸
22. 22 Oral question Written Answer: Allocation for Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Q.1461/2025) 2 speeches ▸
23. 23 Procedural Speaker's Announcement: Time Extension Request for Question (Q.1462/2025) 1 speeches ▸