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Sitting of Wednesday, 4 March 2026

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 222 speeches· 65 speakers

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  7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Cyclone Ditcha Relief and Compensation (Q.1368/2025) 9 speeches
    • Hon. S. M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S. M. Marikkar asked the Prime Minister for detailed information on relief payments following Cyclone “Ditcha” in late 2025, including the island-wide number affected, the status of Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 emergency grants, compensation for damaged houses, eligibility for all households, and timelines for completing payments. He also sought data on affected schoolchildren, the per-child grant amount, payment channels, how many had been paid by 15 February 2025, whether all eligible children would receive assistance, and when those payments would be completed.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB

      AI summary The Prime Minister provided a detailed update on relief measures following Cyclone “Ditcha”, stating that 2,487,114 persons were affected and tabling district-wise annexes on impacts and grant payments. She said one-time housing grants of Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 had largely been disbursed, while compensation for fully and partially damaged houses was still at an early stage, with remaining funds requested and appeals under review. She also reported that 207,312 affected schoolchildren were eligible for a Rs. 25,000 grant for books, stationery and clothing, funded through Disaster Management allocations and the President’s Fund, with most payments completed but no fixed date set for full completion.

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    • Hon. S. M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S. M. Marikkar raised concerns about reported gaps in the payment of Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 compensation to people affected by the cyclone or flooding. He asked the Prime Minister whether clear criteria had been established to ensure that every affected household receives the compensation due to them.

      EnvironmentPublic FinanceInfrastructure Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB

      AI summary Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 grants are being provided to all affected households, while separate damage compensation is allocated based on established criteria. Households are categorized as fully damaged or partially damaged, and disbursements are being made accordingly.

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    • Hon. S. M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S. M. Marikkar said the compensation arrangements for recent flood damage were inconsistent with the President’s earlier statement that Rs. 10 billion would be provided immediately. Referring to the 2016 floods in the Kolonnawa DS Division, he argued that all inundated houses should be compensated rather than limiting assistance to about 3,000 houses out of roughly 30,000 affected. He requested a review of the guidelines, including the narrow definition of “fully damaged” as requiring a house to have collapsed.

      InfrastructurePublic FinanceCost of Living Full speech →
    • The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar stated that he had raised concerns regarding the assessment process for damaged houses. The remarks indicate a request for attention to how damage evaluations are being conducted, likely in relation to relief, compensation, or reconstruction measures.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Initial relief payments of Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000 have been provided to affected households, with about 98% in the Colombo District having received the Rs. 25,000 payment, though Kolonnawa-specific figures were not yet available. Further housing compensation will be assessed under existing criteria distinguishing total and partial damage, rather than being paid as a flat amount.

      Public FinanceLand & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB

      AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar stated that he had asked about compensation for damage to houses. He sought clarification on the issue of providing compensation for such damages.

      Land & Housing Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Compensation for housing damage will be provided based on verified assessments and established criteria. Payments will vary according to whether houses are partially or fully damaged and the extent of the damage, rather than being issued as a flat-rate amount.

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