Sitting of Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening - Parliament Met at 9:30 a.m. 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers Tabled - Annual Reports 3 speeches ▸
3. 3 Committee report Committee Report - Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Scheme 1 speeches ▸
4. 4 Petitions Petitions 2 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Environmental Impact (Q.7/2026) 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Sri Lanka Educational Administrative Service Officers (Q.13/2026) 8 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Dumbara Prison Overcrowding (Q.21/2026) 6 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: State Lands on Lease in Anuradhapura District (Q.27/2026) 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Land-Related Actions in Manmunai Pattu and Vakarai Divisions (Q.36/2026) 5 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi SJB

     AI summary Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi rose on a Point of Order and requested one minute to speak.

     Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
   • Mr. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

     AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Aravinda Senarath replied to a question by Hon. Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah regarding occupation of State lands in the Manmunai Pattu Divisional Secretary’s Division. He stated that lists of residents without deeds or land permits, and details of 31 persons subject to court-ordered evictions between 2017 and March 2025, were provided in annexes, and said the relevant court orders had been implemented. He further stated that no selective action had been taken, making subsequent parts of the question not applicable.

     Land & Housing Full speech →
   • The Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah SLMC

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah alleged that land administration in the Manmunai Pattu and Vakarai Divisional Secretary’s Divisions is being applied discriminatorily against Muslims, including eviction cases filed only against Muslims occupying State lands. He asked the Deputy Minister for an update on the previously promised inquiry team, to be appointed through the Land Commissioner General, to investigate the matter and report back.

     Land & HousingEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
   • The Hon. Aravinda Senarath JJB

     AI summary Legal action and court orders related to the area are not being pursued on an ethnic basis but against any parties linked to unlawful activity, regardless of ethnicity or status. Ministry of Lands officials, including officers of the Land Commissioner General, are conducting site inspections and field studies to gather information and prepare a formal response to the concerns previously raised.

     Land & HousingEthnic Reconciliation & DevolutionJustice & Human Rights Full speech →
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Vehicle Imports and Revenue Collection (Q.38/2026) 11 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Export Crops and Coconut Production Targets (Q.49/2026) 6 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question: Land Reform Commission Lands in Puttalam District (Q.55/2026) 6 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Oral Question: Non-Government Schools in Elpitiya Education Zone (Q.61/2026) 6 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Oral Question: Pension Entitlements and Samurdhi Banks Computerization (Q.67/2026) 6 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Procedural - No-Confidence Motion Discussion 8 speeches ▸
16. 16 Oral question Question under Standing Order 27(2): Coal Supply Tender Process 20 speeches ▸
17. 17 Oral question Question under Standing Order 27(2): Tourism Performance and Deferral of Ravi Karunanayake Question 7 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Procedural - No-Confidence Motion and Business Scheduling Discussion 11 speeches ▸
19. 19 Procedural Personal Explanation - Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah and Procedural Interruptions 13 speeches ▸
20. 20 Procedural Presentation of Bills 3 speeches ▸
21. 21 Debate Debate - Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment Scheme 76 speeches ▸
22. 22 Adjournment Adjournment Debate - "8960" Cyclone Relief Measures and Constitutional Point of Order 7 speeches ▸
23. 23 Papers Document Tabled - State Lands for Disaster Resettlement 1 speeches ▸