10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

The Hon. K. Kader Masthan

Sri Lanka Labour Party· Vanni· 5 June 2025 ·Debate: Debate: National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading

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K. Kader Masthan noted that transport issues had been raised at District Coordinating Committee meetings, leading the DCC Chairman, Government Agent and officials to hold special meetings to streamline related decisions. He highlighted severe transport shortages in parts of the adjacent Anuradhapura District, including Welikollawa, Mugiriyaawa and Tanakawaewa, affecting farmers and students, and requested special SLTB bus services for those areas.

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¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Chairperson, please allow me one more minute.

¶ 02 We have discussed transport issues in DCC meetings; as a result, the DCC Chairman, Government Agent, and officials are conducting special meetings and streamlining transport decisions.

¶ 03 In adjacent Anuradhapura District—areas like Welikollawa, Mugiriyaawa, and Tanakawaewa—people face severe transport shortages. Farmers and students struggle. I request special SLTB services to address their needs. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Hansard, Thursday, 5 June 2025 ·No. 1750828922068945 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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