Sitting of Thursday, 19 March 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Parliament Opening 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers and Petitions 5 speeches ▸
3. 3 Oral question Oral Question: Banana Cultivators in Ratnapura District: Issues (Q.1502/2025) 6 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Proposed Vee-Oya Project: Details (Q.1544/2025) 5 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Arabic Colleges: Upgrading (Q.1551/2025) 8 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Demarcation of Local Authority Areas and Wards: Trincomalee District (Q.1558/2025) 5 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question: Deferred Question (Q.1716/2025) 3 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Housing Projects in Ihalagama, Kadiyangalla and Manewa GN Divisions (Q.1783/2025) 7 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Department of Motor Traffic: Registration of Vehicles (Q.1822/2026) 7 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Schools in Monaragala District: Auditoriums (Q.1860/2026) 5 speeches ▸
11. 11 Oral question Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mannar District (Q.1455/2025) 4 speeches ▾
    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. K. Kader Masthan) SJB

      AI summary An oral question was raised to the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government regarding the condition of multi-purpose service centres (Sevapiyasa) in the 153 Grama Niladhari Divisions of Mannar District. It sought details on divisions without proper offices, temporary alternative locations, renovation needs, lack of toilets, water and electricity, and disconnected electricity supply, and asked whether the Ministry recognizes the impact on public service delivery and what plans exist to address these shortages.

      InfrastructurePublic Finance Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna JJB

      AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer on the condition of Sevapiyasa offices in the Mannar District, stating that there are 15 such offices serving 121 Grama Niladhari Divisions. He reported that 46 offices lack toilet facilities, 92 lack water, 38 lack electricity, and 14 have had electricity disconnected. He further stated that Rs. 24.7 million has been allocated in the 2026 Budget to renovate these offices and address the identified shortages.

      Parliamentary Procedure Full speech →
    • The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon (on behalf of the Hon. (Mrs.) Oshani Umanga) JJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Labour whether Sri Lanka’s labour laws are currently being amended and, if so, to specify the areas under amendment. The question also sought details on external stakeholders involved in the process and the expected timeframe for completion, or the reasons if no amendments are being pursued.

      Employment Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary In response to a parliamentary question, details were tabled on proposed labour law reforms covering four areas: labour standards, industrial relations, occupational safety and health, and trade unions. The answer listed multiple statutes identified for amendment, including laws on maternity benefits, wages, shop and office employees, gratuity, minimum wages, retirement age, industrial disputes, factories, and trade unions. It stated that a Cabinet-appointed committee chaired by the Secretary to the Ministry of Labour is preparing proposals after consulting the National Labour Advisory Council, trade unions, employer associations, and the public, with completion expected within the year.

      Employment Full speech →
12. 12 Oral question Questions under Standing Order 27(2): Economic Challenges and Aviation Sector 13 speeches ▸
13. 13 Procedural Procedural Motion: Time of Sitting 1 speeches ▸
14. 14 Debate Debate: Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act Regulations Approval 32 speeches ▸
15. 15 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Current Economic and Security Crisis 59 speeches ▸
16. 16 Procedural Written Answers to Questions 1 speeches ▸