Sitting of Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23360 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
Order of business
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- 1 Opening Parliament Opening and Auditor-General's Report 1 speeches
- 2 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Auditor-General's Report 1 speeches
- 3 Petitions Petitions 4 speeches
- 4 Oral question Oral Question: Paddy Purchasing and Guaranteed Prices (Q.1347/2025) 3 speeches
- 5 Oral question Oral Question: Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 2 speeches
- 6 Oral question Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications 11 speeches
- 7 Oral question Oral Question: Cyclone Ditcha Relief and Compensation (Q.1368/2025) 9 speeches
- 8 Oral question Oral Questions: Paddy Marketing Board and Fertilizer Subsidies 21 speeches
- 9 Oral question Oral Question: Irrigation Tanks and Cascade Systems in Vavuniya (Q.1406/2025) 7 speeches
- 10 Oral question Oral Question: Special Sports Schools Development (Q.1468/2025) 5 speeches
- 11 Oral question Oral Question: Projects in Trincomalee District (Q.1476/2025) 5 speeches
- The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage — Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports
AI summary The Minister replied to Question 1476/2025 on youth and sports projects in Trincomalee District, listing completed and ongoing programmes including youth festivals, drama workshops, leadership camps, job-orientation courses, Youth Day activities, and overseas exposure opportunities. He stated that sports allocations include national funding with Rs. 200 million for the McHeyzer Stadium indoor complex, Rs. 50 million for outdoor works, and planned funding for school sports grounds, noting that the 400-metre track has been completed and remaining works are to be finished this year. He also said 2026 plans include expanded sports competitions in Trincomalee and other Northern and Eastern districts, with further details tabled in annexes.
- The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB
AI summary Hon. Roshan Akmeemana highlighted Kantale’s achievements in kabaddi and other sports, citing local schools and national-level representation, and noted the lack of an indoor facility for training and competitions. He asked whether the Ministry could allocate funds to construct an indoor sports hall at the Leelarathna Grounds in Kantale, where provincial-funded development, including a swimming pool, is planned for the year.
Infrastructure Full speech → - The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB
AI summary Plans are underway to prepare estimates and begin development work this year for Kantale Leelarathna Grounds in coordination with the district. No funds have been specifically allocated this year for an indoor stadium, but preparatory work and estimates will be initiated for future funding consideration.
Infrastructure Full speech → - The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB
AI summary Hon. Roshan Akmeemana asked whether, under the national “Together as a Nation” anti-narcotics initiative, the Ministry would promote sport as a regular community activity rather than only as a route to elite teams. He proposed structured year-round weekend leagues in widely played sports such as softball cricket, handball, and elle at regional, provincial, and national levels to strengthen a broader sporting culture.
- The Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage JJB
AI summary Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage stated that the Government intends to strengthen the country’s sporting culture, with particular attention to the North and East. He said budget allocations have been made for district-level competitions, including planned football and softball tournaments in Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Mannar, and Kilinochchi. He added that the National Sports Festival will proceed through selections starting at Divisional Secretariat level in every district to broaden participation.
Ethnic Reconciliation & Devolution Full speech →
- 12 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Middle East Crisis and Strait of Hormuz 25 speeches
- 13 Procedural Procedural: Points of Order on Iran Supreme Leader Assassination 8 speeches
- 14 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Central Bank Inflation Target Deviation 3 speeches
- 15 Procedural Procedural: Personal Explanation and Special Select Committee Announcement 8 speeches
- 16 Debate Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading 20 speeches
- 17 Procedural Procedural: Lunch Suspension 1 speeches
- 18 Debate Debate: Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill - Second Reading (Continued) 79 speeches
- 19 Procedural Procedural: Adjournment Motion 1 speeches
- 20 Adjournment Adjournment: Questions on Cyclone Relief and Tourism 7 speeches
- 21 Procedural Procedural: Parliament Adjournment 1 speeches