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 ▸
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 ▾
   • Mr. Speaker procedural
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   • The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

     AI summary The Member asked the Minister of Health and Mass Media to provide district-wise staffing details for post offices in Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya, including approved cadre, officers in service, vacancies, and measures to fill them. He also sought information on districts lacking Divisional Superintendents of Post Offices, steps to relocate the Mullaitivu superintendent’s office from Vavuniya to Mullaitivu, and districts without vehicle facilities for mail delivery. He further requested details on measures to provide transport facilities to improve postal service efficiency.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB

     AI summary Minister Nalinda Jayatissa provided staffing and transport details for postal services in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Vavuniya, reporting vacancies of 25, 32 and 56 respectively. He said a 2025 recruitment exam for Supervisory Management Assistants produced only about 326 qualified candidates against 600 intended appointments, including 1 for Mullaitivu, 3 for Mannar and 2 for Vavuniya. He stated that Mullaitivu does not currently justify a separate Divisional Superintendent’s Office because of the number of post and sub-post offices, and confirmed that all districts have mail transport facilities, with vehicles allocated to Vavuniya and additional lorries and crew cabs provided nationally.

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   • The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

     AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran asked for immediate action to provide the promised postal vehicle for Mullaitivu, noting that Mannar had already received one following an assurance given during oral questions on 08.04.2026. He stated that the delay of about a month showed unequal treatment of Mullaitivu in provincial postal services and said the designated vehicle was reportedly in Jaffna.

     Ethnic Reconciliation & DevolutionInfrastructure Full speech →
   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

     AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that trunk mail transport is currently carried out using Department lorries on five main routes covering the Northern, Eastern, Uva, North Western, and Southern sectors, with further distribution handled by crew cabs and other vehicles from hubs. He said existing transport needs are being met, but district-level requests will be considered and additional vehicle procurement is planned for the next Budget.

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   • The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran ITAK

     AI summary Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran asked whether eight long-serving Registered Substitutes working as Postal Assistants in Mullaitivu would receive permanent appointments within the year. He also requested clarification on whether their previous service would be recognized in making those appointments.

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   • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

     AI summary Recruitment in the Postal Department had faced significant delays, but action has been taken over the past year and a half to expedite the process. The Government is proceeding to recruit 1,000 Postal Substitutes/Assistants, which is expected to fill staffing gaps and provide public service opportunities for those who have been waiting.

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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 ▸