Sitting of Saturday, 8 November 2025

Order of business

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1. 1 Papers Auditor-General's Report: Parts XVIII, XX, XXI, XXII 2 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Committee Reports 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions Presented 4 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Grant by Asian Development Bank to Colombo Municipal Council (Q.739/2025) 6 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Mob Violence Incidents Since 2020 (Q.1010/2025) 5 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

     AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy asked the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs for provincial data since 2020 on reported mob violence or mob-lynching incidents and related prosecutions under the Penal Code, prevention of terrorism, or public security laws. He also sought details on measures to ensure uniform law enforcement, any directives issued to police and local administration, identification of high-risk districts, and preventive interventions in those areas.

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   • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

     AI summary Uniform law enforcement is maintained through the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Police Ordinance, Departmental Orders and IGP circulars, with directions issued to police and local administration when required. Organized crime and mob-related violence are identified as comparatively higher in the Western and Southern Provinces, particularly in specified police divisions including Colombo North, Nugegoda, Gampaha, Elpitiya, Tangalle, Galle and Matara. Measures cited include intelligence-led policing, offender surveillance, public awareness, enhanced patrols and checks, Interpol action, firearms and narcotics seizures, rapid response units, prosecution of corrupt officials, expedited investigations, financial inquiries, harbour checks, prison-related monitoring, inter-agency coordination, and specialized provincial crime divisions.

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   • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

     AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy raised a supplementary question on drug-linked gang activity in Jaffna, particularly around the Thirunelveli and Kokkuvil markets. He asked what specific measures are being taken to address harassment, assaults, drug peddling, usurious lending, and related crimes in those areas, while noting public support for the President’s wider anti-narcotics and anti-crime drive.

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   • The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB

     AI summary The Minister stated that special attention would be given to proceeds of crime, including assets linked to narcotics and other organized crime, through a recently established investigative unit. He said the Government would also focus specifically on Jaffna and take appropriate interventions.

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   • The Hon. Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy JJB

     AI summary Rajeevan Jeyachandramoorthy briefly thanked the Minister. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was raised.

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6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Construction of Bridges Across Bryanthurai Kandam River and Heda Oya in Ampara (Q.1212/2025) 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Procedural Question No. 1467/2025 (1) - Text not received 1 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Financial Assistance Provided to Public During COVID Pandemic (Q.1492/2025) 7 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Increase of Production of Grains and Yams - Allocations from Budget 2025 (Q.1467/2025) 3 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Question by Private Notice: Benefits of Indo-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement and Negotiations on ETCA 3 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Privilege Question: Breach of Privilege raised by Hon. Chamara Sampath Dassanayake on 23.10.2025 3 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Privilege Motions 1 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 79 speeches ▸
14. 14 Debate Second Reading Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 (continued) 3 speeches ▸
15. 15 Adjournment Adjournment Motion: Suspension of Development Projects Approved by Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha 16 speeches ▸
16. 16 Oral question Oral Question: Kalutara District Sports Complex - Maintenance 2 speeches ▸