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 ▸
8. 8 Oral question Oral Question 8: Waste Disposal at National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala 6 speeches ▾
   • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

     AI summary Asked the Minister of Environment whether he is aware of improper waste disposal at the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala. He also questioned whether the existing dining facilities for visitors are considered suitable and, if not, whether steps will be taken to construct appropriate facilities.

     Environment Full speech →
   • The Hon. Anton Jayakody - Deputy Minister of Environment JJB

     AI summary Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody, answering for the Minister of Environment, stated that waste at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens is managed through segregation, recycling, composting, incineration of meat waste, and disposal to the Karadiyana landfill, with a Black Soldier Fly larvae composting pilot project planned. He outlined visitor dining facilities, said no new structures are currently required beyond routine repairs and renovations, and provided recent monthly income and recurrent expenditure figures for 2025 and early 2026. He also detailed 2026 development plans under the Department of National Zoological Gardens, including underground cabling, road and staff quarters renovations, CCTV installation, animal enclosure and visitor facility improvements, aquarium and quarantine centre design work, and other infrastructure upgrades under a Rs. 218 million allocation.

     Environment Full speech →
   • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

     AI summary Hon. Chanaka Madugoda raised concerns about poor waste management and declining cleanliness and attractiveness at the Dehiwala Zoo, citing observations from a visit four months earlier. He requested continued action to improve the zoo’s condition and asked whether a breeding or conservation research unit for endangered species would be established there, similar to those in developed countries.

     Environment Full speech →
   • The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB

     AI summary Hon. Anton Jayakody said special attention would be given to the waste accumulation in the rock pit water settling tank and that disposal is now being handled properly in coordination with Clean Sri Lanka through a bio-based development approach. He outlined the five main functions of the Department of National Zoological Gardens and, in response to a question on breeding and conservation, stated that a crocodilian breeding programme using artificial insemination is underway, despite an unsuccessful first attempt, with similar initiatives planned for other animals.

     Public FinanceEnvironment Full speech →
   • The Hon. Chanaka Madugoda SLPP

     AI summary Asked whether the zoo has a dedicated health management programme for geriatric and sick animals.

     Healthcare Full speech →
   • The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB

     AI summary Hon. Anton Jayakody stated that a separate process exists for caring for aged and sick animals, supported by recurrent expenditure on medicines and required facilities. He indicated that any identified shortcomings in this system would be addressed.

     Agriculture Full speech →
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 ▸