Sitting of Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Papers Tabling of Reports 3 speeches ▸
2. 2 Petitions Petitions 2 speeches ▸
3. 3 Oral question Oral Question: Mulliyawalai Post Office (Q.1/1318/2025) 7 speeches ▸
4. 4 Oral question Oral Questions: Second Round (Q.3, Q.4, Q.5/1563-1655/2025) 8 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project (Q.5/1655/2025) 2 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. Chanaka Madugoda) SJB

     AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to provide details on the Inclusive Connectivity and Development Project, including its commencement date, total road lengths developed, district-wise road names and expenditure, and unfinished works. The question also sought Galle District-specific information on project commencement, completed road lengths and spending, current progress, reasons for delays, and the expected completion date.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways JJB

     AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, the Deputy Minister tabled details on a road carpeting programme, stating that by 28 February 2026, 776.25 km had been completed out of 324 awarded road packages totalling 1,021 km, with 167 roads completed and 157 under construction. He also provided Galle District progress figures for four contract lots, reporting 50.13 km completed at a cost of Rs. 940.51 million, with physical progress between 80 and 93.99 per cent. He stated that there had been no delay in commencing the project, that works were continuing according to contract timelines, and that time extensions for two lots were under evaluation under contract conditions.

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6. 6 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Sri Lanka's Department of Archaeology 6 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Standing Order 27(2) Question: Digital Payment Platforms in Foreign Exchange 7 speeches ▸
8. 8 Procedural Privilege Question: Breach of Parliamentary Privilege 3 speeches ▸
9. 9 Procedural Motion on Parliamentary Sitting Times 2 speeches ▸
10. 10 Adjournment Adjournment Debate: Mitigate the Impact of Middle Eastern War on Sri Lanka's Economy 91 speeches ▸