Topic
Infrastructure
2,546 speeches · 378 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 137 |
| 2 | Hon. Kumara Jayakody, M.P. JJB | 105 |
| 3 | Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, M.P. JJB | 83 |
| 4 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 76 |
| 5 | Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe, M.P. JJB | 62 |
| 6 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 47 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 46 |
| 8 | Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. SJB | 43 |
| 9 | Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena, M.P. JJB | 36 |
| 10 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 34 |
Speeches
2,546 on this topic- 23 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth requested infrastructure, education and administrative improvements for Pottuvil, Nintavur, Akkaraipattu, Attalaichenai and surrounding areas, including a Tourism Faculty at South Eastern University, urgent repair of a flood-damaged bridge, bilingual translation of government circulars, and more Tamil-speaking officers. He highlighted severe teacher shortages, inadequate English-medium subject teaching, lack of ICT facilities, and specific school building needs, while calling for teacher appointments to match divisional vacancies. He also sought upgrades to vocational training centres, roads, bridges, street lighting, government vehicles and local authority machinery, and requested a permanent Irrigation Engineer to better serve farmers and tourism-related local services. Debate: Universities (Amendment) Bill - Second and Third Reading Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said congestion at Peliyagoda and Katunayake was not directly caused by changes at Kerawalapitiya, though there had been initial adjustment issues after removing the ticket requirement. He said expressway widening was not a practical response to vehicle growth and that the Government was instead upgrading long-delayed electronic toll collection equipment, installing displays, and adding ETC counters. He stated that, once necessary systems such as displays, machines and cameras are fixed, public transport vehicles would be required to use ETC cards during peak hours while some manual counters remain available for users unfamiliar with the system. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised a complaint about tolling arrangements at the Kerawalapitiya highway exit, stating that he was initially required to pay LKR 1,150 due to the absence of an e-gate but was later issued a LKR 200 ticket after CCTV verification. He said the problem had persisted for 15–20 days and requested the Minister to resolve it, noting that other road users had also complained. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha raised a personal grievance regarding an incident on the expressway, stating that he entered at Peliyagoda due to traffic while travelling urgently to a wedding and exited at Kerawalapitiya without having been issued a ticket. He indicated that officials at the exit nevertheless insisted he comply with a requirement, implying a dispute over toll or ticketing procedure. Procedural Matters and Points of Order Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Ruwan Wijeweera JJB AI summary Ruwan Wijeweera highlighted that about 70% of Monaragala’s land falls under the Forest and Wildlife Departments and argued this represents a significant tourism asset. He asked whether the Government would streamline Forest Department approvals for tourism investments on such lands while maintaining conservation safeguards. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said Ragama’s development should be planned locally, with support from central government and local authorities, around a “Health City” concept linked to the teaching hospital, nursing school and student population, and as a multimodal transport hub. He noted that the Ministry has planned a multimodal transport centre in Ragama and requested that stakeholders be brought together through the District or Divisional Coordinating Committee to update the urban plan for the next 15–25 years. He stated that the removal of unauthorized business places would be undertaken in the public interest. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Stepni Fernando JJB AI summary Hon. Stepni Fernando requested that Ragama, described as a small but haphazardly developed national transport hub where rail and road networks intersect, be developed in a systematic manner. She asked that local authority lands be integrated into the development plan and sought a timeline for when implementation would begin. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake said Ragama has been designated a Health City under the Ja-Ela urban development plan, but unauthorized constructions are obstructing related development and road improvements. He warned that structures near the end of a planned flyover could undermine its benefits, and said some individuals were blocking inspections with apparent past political backing. He urged that the law be applied equally and that removals be carried out in the public interest and for Ragama’s development. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake reported that the UDA owns 1.74908 hectares in Ragama Town and that unauthorized constructions have been identified along the main road, including six businesses on leased UDA land in front of the Colombo North Teaching Hospital. He said shops around the Police Post near the flyover had been inspected, notices were issued in December 2025 and January 2026 requiring removal or approved plans, and no response had been received. He stated that the UDA Review Committee had decided to pursue legal demolition action if the final notice was ignored, and that removal had not yet occurred but preliminary steps had begun. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary Dr. Nandana Millagala questioned whether there is a legal mechanism to enforce community development and infrastructure commitments made during approvals for small hydropower projects in Yatiyantota and Bulathkohupitiya. He asked whether the Ministry would intervene where promised community services connected to such projects have not been delivered. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that there are eight power plants in Yatiyantota and five in Bulathkohupitiya, with details of developers, projects, DS Divisions, and capacities provided in an annex. He said grid connection requires a PUCSL generation licence and an SLSEA energy permit, which in turn requires environmental, irrigation, and other agency clearances. He further noted that compliance is monitored by the Central Environmental Authority, SLSEA, and PUCSL, and that relevant agencies take legal action where there is non-compliance. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala asked the Minister of Energy for detailed information on small hydropower plants in the Yatiyantota and Bulathkohupitiya Divisional Secretariat Divisions. He sought separate figures on the number of plants, legal approvals, contribution to the National Grid, compliance with environmental and social obligations, regulatory oversight, and whether legal action is taken against non-compliant owners. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. B. Ariyawansha SJB AI summary Hon. B. Ariyawansha raised concerns about disparities between well-equipped national schools in urban areas and under-resourced rural national schools, citing Kolonna National School and Embilipitiya National School as examples. He asked how the Government intends to urgently address facility deficiencies in rural national schools to meet parents’ demand for quality education. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 23 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Abthul Wazeeth asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation about the current status of the Heda Oya Irrigation Project, which was previously allocated Rs. 150 million in 2018, Rs. 25 million in 2019, and Rs. 50 million in 2020 to provide irrigation water to farmers in the Pottuvil and Lahugala Divisional Secretaries’ Divisions of Ampara District. He sought confirmation of the need to supply water to those farmers and asked whether the Government would restart the project to support agricultural activities, or explain why not. Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives Read →
- 22 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath ITAK AI summary Dr. Elayathamby Srinath supported education reform but argued that implementation must first address infrastructure gaps, teacher shortages, and unequal resources, particularly in rural, hardship, and war-affected schools in the North and East. He said reforms should reduce student stress, align school and tertiary education with labour-market needs, and help graduates find employment locally and abroad. He called for clear regional implementation plans and the meaningful inclusion of Tamil history, traditions, and equal representation in curricula to ensure reforms benefit every child. Adjournment Debate: Comprehensive Educational Transformation Process Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Madhura Senevirathna said the 8561 cyclone affected over 2.2 million people and identified poor land-use planning, settlements on steep slopes and blocked natural water flows as key causes of landslide risk, pledging that resettlement and rebuilding would follow proper land-use plans. He stated that the Government had a Rs. 500 billion disaster recovery cash buffer and outlined education-sector impacts, including 1,682 affected schools, 822,000 students and 48,700 staff, with measures such as student grants, temporary learning arrangements, relaxed uniform rules, digital lessons through e-Thaksalawa and revised academic schedules. He said longer-term plans include reconstruction of 101 schools, intensive development of 36 severely damaged schools, repairs to 30 TVET institutions and assistance to higher education facilities, including the University of Peradeniya. He also noted student contributions to relief and cleanup efforts and said the Examinations Department ensured examination materials were protected and exams continued without incident. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala SJB AI summary Hon. J.C. Alawathuwala criticized Government members for focusing on attacks on the Opposition during a disaster debate rather than explaining relief measures undertaken. He defended the Opposition Leader’s “Husma” programme, citing medical equipment donations to several flood- and cyclone-affected hospitals, and said Opposition representatives had provided food and essentials to isolated villages in Kurunegala. He questioned the Government’s disaster preparedness and water management, referring to heavy-rain forecasts, Kotmale and Deduru Oya operations, and called for examination of failures and implementation of the President’s promised assistance programmes. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam urged a collective, non-partisan response to the post-“Ditva” disaster situation, citing the Rajanganaya bus flood tragedy and questioning whether responsibility should extend beyond the driver to water management, police, the employer, and disaster management authorities. He then objected to the Cabinet-approved restart of the Kivul Oya reservoir project in Vavuniya, arguing that its planned water benefits and land releases would primarily serve Mahaweli settler communities while affecting ancestral lands, tanks, and fields of local communities in Vavuniya and Mullaitivu. He asked the Government whether the project contradicted pledges to prevent demographic engineering and protect minority land and economic rights, and tabled related project documents. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. Rohana Bandara AI summary Rohana Bandara argued that post-cyclone relief was undermined by mismanagement, including alleged failures to act on Met Department warnings, reservoir release decisions, and delays in issuing circulars needed for compensation payments. He demanded that procedural obstacles be resolved and affected people paid promptly, while criticizing reductions in promised housing assistance. He also defended media coverage and Opposition relief efforts, including rescues and hospital support programmes, and rejected government accusations over education reforms, claiming delays in Grade 6 materials resulted from the government’s handling of the reform modules. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →
- 21 January 2026 The Hon. B. Ariyachchi AI summary Hon. B. Ariyachchi raised concerns that disaster-affected families had received only Rs. 25,000 despite earlier assurances of higher compensation, citing cases in Pupuketiya, Godakawela, and Onaya where damaged houses and landslide-risk families remain inadequately assisted. He argued that risk assessments have excluded some households in vulnerable areas and called for a special programme to provide safer land, including through estates or private acquisition. He also stated that the Opposition and its local representatives assisted affected communities during the cyclone, and urged the Government to use disaster funds for permanent housing, livelihood restoration, business support, and employment rather than repeated camp-based relief. Adjournment Debate: Post-Cyclone "Ditwah" Situation (Part 2) Read →