Sitting of Friday, 24 October 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening of Parliament and Privilege Matter 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Tabling of Reports: Monetary Policy Deviation, Public Accounts Report, Public Finance Committee Report 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions: W.P. Erandi Lanka Weerasinghe 1 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Mines and Minerals Regulation (Q.2/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: (Q.3/2025) - Question stood down 3 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: (Q.4/2025) - Question stood down 3 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: International and School Cricket Stadiums (Q.5/2025) 5 speeches ▾
   • Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB

     AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage provided details on Sri Lanka’s cricket infrastructure, stating that there are seven international cricket stadiums, including five owned by Sri Lanka Cricket and two club grounds used for international matches, with two further stadiums proposed in Diyagama and Jaffna. He said lists of grounds with turf, gravel or other pitches, school turf-wicket grounds, and district association grounds or proposals had been provided in annexes. He also stated that Sri Lanka Cricket allocates approximately Rs. 1.5 billion annually through the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association for school cricket development, including infrastructure, equipment, coaching, assistance and competitions.

     InfrastructureEducation Full speech →
   • Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB

     AI summary Hon. Upul Kithsiri expressed condolences on the death of Jayannanda Chandraveera, noting his contribution to cricket and the restoration of the Galle International Cricket Ground after the tsunami. He highlighted Sri Lanka’s cricket achievements and asked why Sri Lanka Cricket’s resources have not been used to develop facilities in rural districts, citing the lack of an international-standard turf pitch in Ratnapura. He called for steps to expand cricket infrastructure and opportunities for talented players in villages, including areas such as Embilipitiya.

     InfrastructureReligion & Culture Full speech →
   • Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB

     AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage stated that the Ministry is working with Sri Lanka Cricket to develop sports grounds in multiple locations. He said plans are under way to establish international stadiums in Jaffna and Diyagama, with further district-level developments intended to expand access to sports in rural areas.

     Infrastructure Full speech →
   • Hon. Upul Kithsiri JJB

     AI summary Asked what steps the Ministry has taken to support and develop athletics and other sports beyond the previously discussed sport, noting that Sri Lanka has exceptional athletes in those fields.

     Public Finance Full speech →
   • Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB

     AI summary The Minister stated that programmes such as “Mission Olympics 2028” and “Kreeda Shakthi,” along with allowances for coaches, are being implemented to develop athletics. He congratulated Lahiru Arachchinta for winning gold and Nethmi Gimhani for winning bronze at the Asian Youth Games, noting that Lahiru benefited from the Kreeda Shakthi programme. He said continued support would help Sri Lankan athletes advance nationally and internationally.

     EmploymentAgriculture Full speech →
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Palmyrah as a Crop of Significant Value (Q.6/2025) 5 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Long-Distance Bus Services (Q.7/2025) 5 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: SLTB Bus Depot in Pottuvil DS Division (Q.8-9/2025) 6 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Health Service Delivery - Supplementary Questions and Answers 9 speeches ▸
12. 12 Papers Tabling of Answers: Lakhanda Radio Service and Vocational Training Centres 2 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Private Notice Question: Appropriation Bill 2025 Budget Execution 6 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Point of Order and Procedural Matters - Budget-related Discussion 17 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Amendments to Appropriation Bill 2026 and Ministerial Reshuffle 12 speeches ▸
16. 16 Oral question Oral Answer: Human Rights Situation in Sri Lanka and Reparations (Q. raised 08.10.2025) 10 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Export of Rough Gems and Foreign Currency 9 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Procedural Matters: Questions under Standing Order 27(2) and Security Concerns 13 speeches ▸
19. 19 Procedural Personal Explanation and Privilege Matter: Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe 19 speeches ▸
20. 20 Procedural Security Concerns Raised by Opposition Members - Jagath Vithana Death Threat 21 speeches ▸
21. 21 Procedural Notice of Motion: Adjournment of Parliament 2 speeches ▸
22. 22 Adjournment Votes of Condolence: Opening and Lunch Suspension 3 speeches ▸
23. 23 Adjournment Votes of Condolence: Seven Former Members of Parliament 29 speeches ▸
24. 24 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Voting Rights for Female Divisional Secretaries at Diyawadana Nilame Election 13 speeches ▸