Sitting of Thursday, 19 February 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening and Auditor-General's Report 3 speeches ▸
2. 2 Committee report Committee Report: 17th Report of the Committee on Public Enterprises 2 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 3 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Members of Current Parliament - Salaries and Allowances (Q.117/2024) 9 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Water Supply to Porativu Pattu DS Division and Araiyampathi (Q.353/2025) 7 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

     AI summary Confirmed that several villages in Porativu Pattu and Manmunai Pattu DS Divisions already have varying levels of pipe-borne water coverage, while others require extensions or upstream infrastructure upgrades. He stated that Kakkachiveddai’s remaining 3.5 km pipeline and Kirankulam-Dharmapuram’s new supply are proposed under the CEDE Project in 2026, with Kirankulam-Dharmapuram targeted to receive water by the end of the year. For Thikkodai-Dumbalai, he said extension is not technically feasible until pumping and transmission main improvements are designed and implemented.

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   • The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

     AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam acknowledged water supply works completed in 2025 and planned for 2026 in Araiyampathi, Kokkatticholai, Kaluwanchikudy and Mandur, totalling about 42 km, but said several villages still face serious water shortages. He noted difficulties in Porativu Pattu because supply must come from Ampara and applications are being discouraged. He asked whether a package plant could be established at the Mandur water office location to serve the affected areas, noting that the Divisional Secretary had agreed on land availability.

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   • The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

     AI summary Proposed establishing a new package water supply system at Mandur to serve nearby areas, noting that connection from Batticaloa is not feasible and water sources from Ampara would be required. Asked whether arrangements could be made to implement this proposal.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

     AI summary The Minister said he could not confirm details beyond official National Water Supply and Drainage Board data, noting that national production-demand gaps and low water pressure restrict supply hours. He undertook to discuss whether Ampara water sources could serve the cited areas, review issues regarding the reported absence of applications, and examine the proposed package plant, while noting that similar proposals across the country require significant multi-year funding.

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   • The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK

     AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that while his proposed package plant is modest, larger Batticaloa water projects such as the Muthanar Oya scheme, linking Rugam and Kithul tanks, and the Valachchenai supply would address most district water issues if completed. He said the main bottleneck is the lack of an in-district water design team, with only two District Engineers available, causing delays even when additional pipeline allocations are made. He asked whether a design team could be assigned to Batticaloa to expedite water supply works.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

     AI summary The Minister said the relevant Board operates in Ampara, Trincomalee and Batticaloa and that he would examine adding design capacity. He stated that he is visiting districts to discuss water plans, intends to visit Batticaloa soon, and will consider the request raised and take appropriate action.

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6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Drug Varieties Manufactured by SPMC (Q.) 7 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Kaduruwela Market Complex (Q.) 13 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Firearms Review and Archaeological Heritage (Q.7-1717/2025) 9 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Consumer Price Controls and Raids (Q.10-1834/2026) 4 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Hospital Attendants Shortage and Mahaweli Land Allocation (Q.) 7 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Party Representation 13 speeches ▸
12. 12 Procedural Statement and Procedural: Legal Basis of Financial Bankruptcy Declaration and Standing Order Debate 31 speeches ▸
13. 13 Debate Private Members' Bill: Kandyan Marriage and Divorce (Amendment) Bill 3 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order on Standing Orders and Bill Presentation 14 speeches ▸
15. 15 Debate Debate: Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading 38 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate (continued): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and Judicature (Amendment) Bill 65 speeches ▸
17. 17 Debate Debate (Final Stage): Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill - Third Reading and Amendments 4 speeches ▸
18. 18 Adjournment Adjournment 7 speeches ▸