Sitting of Wednesday, 7 January 2026
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23112 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Papers Papers Presented 7 speeches
- 2 Petitions Petitions 5 speeches
- 3 Procedural Condolences and Privilege Matter 1 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Questions: Prime Minister 28 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: Factories in Ekala Industrial Zone (Q.1564/2025) 6 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Q.1576/2025 (Adjourned) 2 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: Holiday Bungalows in Somawathiya National Park (Q.1631/2025) 2 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Question: Establishment of National Cadet Corps (Q.1635/2025) 7 speeches
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: Detention Orders (Q.1638/2025) 6 speeches
- The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB
AI summary Under detention orders, 540 persons had been arrested and detained, of whom 88 had been charged in court and 34 files referred to the Attorney-General for advice. A further 418 had been released without charge, including 93 detained up to three months, 165 up to one year, 94 up to one-and-a-half years, and 66 for more than 18 months.
Justice & Human Rights Full speech → - The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC SJB
AI summary Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper questioned why only two police officers have been detained in relation to the Easter attacks since the Government took office, despite the CID identifying four Army intelligence officers allegedly connected to the matter. He asked whether there was a specific reason detention orders had not been obtained and the officers had not been arrested.
- The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB
AI summary Investigations into the matters raised are ongoing, and no detailed response was provided at this stage. It was noted that the events in question occurred before the current Government took office, while details on the two police officers arrested after it assumed office were referred to the Minister of Public Security as the relevant subject Minister.
- The Hon. Mujibur Rahuman SJB
AI summary Mujibur Rahuman questioned the Government’s handling of investigations into Sara Jasmine, a figure linked to Zaharan’s group in the Easter Sunday bombings, noting that earlier claims of her death are now disputed and DNA findings were accepted as flawed. He asked why no open warrant has been issued and whether the Government has raised the matter with Indian authorities, given reports she may be in India and recent high-level bilateral engagements.
- The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera JJB
AI summary Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera, presiding or facilitating proceedings, called on the Minister of Public Security to respond. No substantive policy position, proposal, or question was stated in this intervention.
Parliamentary Procedure Full speech → - The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs JJB
AI summary Investigations into the Easter attacks are ongoing, including claims that Sara Jasmine may not have died, though there is no confirmed report that she is in India. The Minister said legal action has already been initiated based on prior information, and the new Government is continuing deeper inquiries into possible conspiracy behind the attacks. He declined to disclose details that could affect investigations and stated that an open warrant may be obtained if necessary.
- 10 Oral question Questions under Standing Order 27(2) 9 speeches
- 11 Procedural Ministerial Statement: Foreign Employment Issues 6 speeches
- 12 Procedural Points of Order and Privilege Questions 12 speeches
- 13 Procedural Ministerial Statements and Points of Order 11 speeches
- 14 Papers Presentation of Bills: Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill 4 speeches
- 15 Debate Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill 57 speeches
- 16 Adjournment Adjournment 13 speeches