Sitting of Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Speaker's Announcements 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Reports 6 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 5 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) 15 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Stand Down (Q.3/2025) 2 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Stand Down (Q.4/2025) 3 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Stand Down (Q.6/2025) 3 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: McHeyzer Stadium, Trincomalee - Development (Q.7/2025) 6 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

     AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof asked the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports about the lack of a national-level sports venue in Trincomalee District and the stalled development of McHeyzer Stadium. He sought reasons for the abandonment, possible alternatives if legal or other issues prevent completion, and plans to build turf-pitch cricket grounds in Kantale, Trincomalee, Kinniya and Mutur. He also requested clarification on whether an international-level cricket stadium would be constructed in the Eastern Province and, if so, the expected timeframe.

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

     AI summary McHeyzer Stadium is currently suitable for national-level competitions, with development ongoing and the swimming pool, indoor sports complex and 400-metre track completed, while the pavilion is nearing completion. The Minister stated that Trincomalee District still lacks turf pitches for leather-ball cricket, as Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet been allocated state land despite discussions with the Trincomalee Municipal Council. He added that plans since 2016 to obtain state lands in Ampara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee for district cricket grounds, potentially upgraded to international level, remain on hold, though funds have been allocated in Sri Lanka Cricket’s 2026 budget.

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   • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

     AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof highlighted sporting achievements by youth and schools in Trincomalee District, including Soranagal Al-Ameen Maha Vidyalaya winning the 18th All-Island Football Championship, while noting the absence of a fully equipped stadium in the district. He asked whether the Ministry is working with schools to rehabilitate school grounds and support sports infrastructure for students from areas such as Kinniya, Mutur, Thoppur, Kuchchaveli and Kantale.

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   • The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB

     AI summary The Minister stated that the Government is taking measures to develop sports in the North and East, including introducing and supporting leather-ball cricket in districts such as Trincomalee and Ampara. He said equipment has been provided, budget allocations have been made to identify deficiencies in school cricket facilities, and necessary renovations are planned to be completed within the year.

     Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructureEducation Full speech →
   • The Hon. Imran Maharoof SJB

     AI summary Hon. Imran Maharoof raised the lack of sports grounds with adequate lighting and facilities for night-time football, cricket and other sports in his area. He noted that increased night competitions and climate-related preferences for evening play make such facilities important, and asked whether the Government plans to establish them to support athletes.

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   • The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage - Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports JJB

     AI summary The Minister said the McHeyzer development had not been abandoned, noting that he inaugurated the 400-metre track in December. He stated that remaining works at the Trincomalee town grounds would be completed during the year, with efforts to provide facilities for night-time sports as part of the public sports grounds concept.

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9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Improvement of Health Facilities for Persons with Disabilities (Q.8/2025) 6 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Media Institutions and Support for Journalists (Q.9/2025) 5 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Maritime Security Operations (Q.10/2025) 5 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Oral Question Second Round and Ministerial Response (Q.1184/2025, Security Incident) 9 speeches ▸
13. 13 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Qur'an Madrasas Registration 5 speeches ▸
14. 14 Oral question Ministry Statement: Reforms of Ceylon Electricity Board 13 speeches ▸
15. 15 Procedural Privilege Matters and Points of Order 7 speeches ▸
16. 16 Papers Indira Cancer Charitable Trust (Incorporation) Bill - First Reading 2 speeches ▸
17. 17 Debate Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Second Reading Debate 69 speeches ▸
18. 18 Procedural Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Division on Second Reading 4 speeches ▸
19. 19 Procedural Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Committee Stage 25 speeches ▸
20. 20 Procedural Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill - Third Reading 1 speeches ▸
21. 21 Procedural Select Committee on Electoral Laws - Motion with Amendment 51 speeches ▸
22. 22 Adjournment Adjournment Motion 2 speeches ▸
23. 23 Adjournment Adjournment Questions 8 speeches ▸