Sitting of Thursday, 7 May 2026

Order of business

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1. 1 Opening Opening: Special Security Arrangements on 08 May 2026 1 speeches ▸
2. 2 Papers Papers: Annual Reports and Committee Report 4 speeches ▸
3. 3 Petitions Petitions 5 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Arun Hemachandra - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment JJB

     AI summary The Deputy Minister presented two public petitions to Parliament: one from Mrs. H.A.P. Dinusha Sumali Dharmasena of Dhanyagama, China Bay, and another from Mrs. S. Siwaneswari of Inner Harbour Road, Trincomalee. No further details on the subject matter of the petitions were provided.

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   • The Hon. R.M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara SJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. Naleen Samantha Weerasinghe of Salmal Uyana, Mathammana, Minuwangoda. No further details on the subject matter of the petition were stated.

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   • The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB

     AI summary Two petitions were presented for referral: one from Mr. J.B. Roshan Anuradha of Opanayake, Pathana, Ilukkumbura, and another from Mrs. W.G. Deepika Priyanthi Chatuliyadda of Jayanthigama, Van-Ela, Kantale.

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   • The Hon. (Prof.) L.M. Abeywickrama JJB

     AI summary A petition was presented on behalf of Mr. H.K. Kamal Udaya Kumara of K.B.N. Ceylon Tea Factory, Narangala, Matara, and two others.

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   • The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB

     AI summary Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga presented a petition from Dr. R.M.R.K. Chandrasiri of Yakkala. The petition was ordered to be referred to the Committee on Public Petitions.

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4. 4 Oral question Oral Question 3 (840/2025): Dhammarathana Vidyalaya and Other Schools in Moratuwa 7 speeches ▸
5. 5 Oral question Oral Question 4: Cybercrime Cases Against Women 6 speeches ▸
6. 6 Oral question Oral Question 6 (1337/2025): Sports Officers and District Youth Service Officer in Ampara 7 speeches ▸
7. 7 Oral question Oral Question 7 (1457/2025): Post Offices in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya Districts 7 speeches ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question 8: Waste Disposal at National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala 6 speeches ▸
9. 9 Oral question Oral Question 9: Community Water Supply Schemes in Vavuniya 6 speeches ▸
10. 10 Oral question Second Round of Oral Questions (Q.10 and Tabled Answers) 8 speeches ▸
11. 11 Procedural Procedural Matters: Points of Order and Standing Order 27(2) 6 speeches ▸
12. 12 Oral question Questions by Private Notice: Fuel Purchase (CPC) and Private Lands Released by Military 9 speeches ▸
13. 13 Papers Ministry Statements: Agriculture, Poverty Alleviation 21 speeches ▸
14. 14 Procedural Procedural Matters: Points of Order, Privilege, and Parliamentary Business 39 speeches ▸
15. 15 Papers Presentation of Bills and Regulations Approval 16 speeches ▸
16. 16 Debate Debate: National Transport Commission Act Regulations, Motor Traffic Act Regulations, Immigrants and Emigrants Act Regulations 17 speeches ▸
17. 17 Procedural Suspension of Proceedings for Lunch 1 speeches ▸
18. 18 Debate Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 1 19 speeches ▸
19. 19 Debate Debate and Approval: Public Security Ordinance Extension (Emergency) - Part 2 48 speeches ▸
20. 20 Procedural Division Vote and Adjournment: Public Security Ordinance Resolution 15 speeches ▸