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 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa tabled a written answer regarding lands vested in the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. The answer stated that the SLPA was established on 1 August 1979 under Act No. 51 of 1979, with about 12 hectares initially vested and 2,063.08758 hectares vested by Gazette Extraordinary No. 314/10 of 12 September 1984, for purposes under Section 6 of the Act including port development. It further stated that although Cabinet approvals had been obtained at times to treat such lands as State lands for other institutional purposes, no disposal had occurred without the SLPA’s concurrence. Oral Question: SLPA Lands in Trincomalee (Q.11/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Roshan Akmeemana JJB AI summary Roshan Akmeemana asked the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation to provide details on Sri Lanka Ports Authority-owned land in the Trincomalee Divisional Secretary’s Division, including its extent, transfer date, legal basis, and permitted uses. He also sought clarification on whether any of these lands had recently been disposed of for purposes outside those permitted, and, if the information could not be provided, the reasons for that. Oral Question: SLPA Lands in Trincomalee (Q.11/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary Comprehensive insurance is provided for newly procured 32-seat and expressway luxury buses, while other buses have third-party coverage that includes staff and limited passenger cover, which was stated to be sufficient. The Minister said technical staff at depots are insufficient, although some qualified technicians are employed, and recruitment is conducted according to procedure based on NVQ Level 4, with no system to permanently absorb trainees after training. He also stated that procurement rules must be followed for tyres, tubes, payment systems, spare parts and engine sets, with future tenders to be evaluated on standards, price, continuity of supply and technical suitability. Oral Question: Insurance Coverage for SLTB Buses (Q.10/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Thilina Samarakoon JJB AI summary Hon. Thilina Samarakoon asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development about SLTB bus insurance coverage, whether third-party cover is adequate, and whether alternative cover is planned. He also questioned staffing and training in SLTB depot technical sections, including recruitment procedures for trained technicians and trainees from technical education institutions. In supplementary questions, he raised concerns about tyre and tube procurement, requested consideration of qualified domestic manufacturers, and asked whether spare-parts purchasing and inventory control could be centralized, including matching engine sets with existing bus bodies to increase the operable fleet. Oral Question: Insurance Coverage for SLTB Buses (Q.10/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena JJB AI summary The Minister provided answers on a railway platform-height improvement project, stating that Rs. 28,342,878.39 was spent, Royal Constructions (Pvt) Ltd. was the contractor, relevant agencies were consulted, and the objective of easing passenger boarding had been achieved. Responding to a further question on train cancellations, he said ageing rolling stock, delays in obtaining spare parts, and procurement complexities were key constraints. He stated that procurement had begun for five new power sets, though delivery would take about two to two-and-a-half years after ordering, and that 162 train drivers were being recruited following Cabinet approval with appointments expected by the end of November. Oral Question: Endenirigama Railway Platform Renovation (Q.8/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development for details on the 2018 renovation of the Enderamulla railway platform and buildings on the Colombo–Rambukkana main line. He sought information on project expenditure, procurement compliance, the contractor, technical and supervisory institutions, whether the unsafe third platform and dilapidated main building were included, and whether the project achieved its objectives. Oral Question: Endenirigama Railway Platform Renovation (Q.8/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Asked for details on the 2010 reconstruction of the internal road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai in the Musali Pradeshiya Sabha area, including its length, route, and project dates. He requested the relevant agreement with the contractor, the company owners, and the funds allocated, and asked whether the Government is aware of allegations that the road was not reconstructed despite funds being obtained fraudulently, and what action would be taken. Oral Question: Road from Weppamkulam to Silawathurai (Q.5/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Acting Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development JJB AI summary The Acting Minister stated that plans are in place regarding the matter raised by the Hon. Member and that they will be implemented in due course. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan asked when the Government will issue a new Gazette to establish additional railway level crossings between Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Kankesanthurai, noting that existing approved crossings date from the 1958 Gazette. He said expanded settlements and increased usage now require updated approvals for new crossings. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Asked whether new railway level crossings can be established on the Vavuniya–Kilinochchi–Jaffna–Kankesanthurai line, noting that the existing crossings date from 1958 and that applications for additional crossings have not been acted upon. He specifically sought clarification on whether implementation could be done through a Gazette notification. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Acting Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development JJB AI summary The Acting Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development stated that the Government does not currently plan to import sleeping coaches because they carry fewer passengers, around 12 per coach, compared with about 48 in air-conditioned premium seated coaches. He said the ministry has deployed and will continue deploying air-conditioned first-class coaches with adjustable seats as the preferred option. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan asked the Acting Minister whether first-class sleeping facilities would be provided in the future and whether there was any possibility of introducing them. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena - Acting Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development JJB AI summary The Acting Minister provided a written response on Sri Lanka Railways revenue, staffing, station numbers and services in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. He stated that, based on 2014–2019 data, about 8 per cent of Sri Lanka Railways income came from those provinces, and supplied annual revenue figures from 2012 to 2019 along with staffing numbers in the Northern Province. He also reported that there are 55 railway stations in the two provinces and that no trains currently operate with sleeping compartments, as old sleeper coaches have been withdrawn and replaced on Jaffna night services with air-conditioned first-class seated coaches of higher capacity. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK AI summary Asked the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development for detailed information on Sri Lanka Railways’ revenue and staffing in the Northern and Eastern Provinces from 2012 to 2019. He requested annual income figures for the Railways overall and separately for the Northern and Eastern Provinces, language-wise staffing details at northern railway stations, the number and classification of railway stations in both provinces, station counts on the Vavuniya–Kankesanthurai and Medawachchiya–Talaimannar lines, and an explanation for the absence of first-class sleeping compartments on Jaffna-bound trains. Oral Question: Train Services to North and East (Q.3/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that officers had physically inspected the route and consulted Grama Niladharis rather than relying only on maps. He acknowledged that the current path is difficult for three-wheelers, said improvements could reduce the distance to about 1.8 km, and undertook to coordinate with the District Secretary to obtain funds as discussed at the District Coordinating Committee. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam questioned whether the distances cited by the Deputy Minister were measured from the start or far end of the village and suggested they appeared map-based. He asked that, if the main road remains closed for security reasons, the Vavuniya District Development Committee be instructed to include funding in the 2026 allocations to develop the alternative route so it is motorable, particularly for pregnant mothers and elderly residents. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Major General (Rtd.) Aruna Jayasekera - Deputy Minister of Defence JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister of Defence stated that land acquired for the Vavuniya Airport expansion has affected public road access, particularly the Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu road, which has been used exclusively by the Army Security Forces Headquarters – Wanni since 2012. He said reopening the road for public use is not feasible under current security conditions, but identified existing alternative routes of about 6 km, 8 km and 2 km, noting repairs or limited usability on some routes. He proposed developing two practical alternatives—a new 1.8 km perimeter road and upgrading a 2.3 km existing path to motorable standard—and said the matter would be referred to the Defence Council for reconsideration. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 23 October 2025 The Hon. Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam ITAK AI summary Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam asked the Minister of Defence whether restrictions around the Sri Lanka Air Force-held Tachchankulam Airport in Vavuniya, following land acquisition for expansion, had blocked long-used public roads, particularly the Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu main road. He said residents of Tachchankulam now have to travel 12 kilometres instead of two kilometres to reach the Grama Niladhari office, and sought clarification on whether and when the road would be reopened for public use, or the reasons if it would not. Oral Question: Tachchankulam–Moonrumurippu Main Road (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 22 October 2025 The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe - Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development JJB AI summary The Minister defended the increase of the Special Commodity Levy on imported big onions and potatoes as a measure to support local farmers during the Yala supply period, citing import and consumption data to reject claims that large stocks had been pre-positioned before the levy. He also addressed the earlier salt import issue, stating that consignments outside the permitted Bill of Lading dates or failing quality standards would not be released and would be handled under Customs procedures. Responding to concerns about the Dambulla cold storage facility, he said remaining construction and technical defects, as well as required racking and handling equipment, were being addressed with Indian grant project stakeholders, with operations targeted for early December under a mixed public-private model. Debate: Rules under Excise Ordinance and Special Commodity Levy Order (Session 2) Read →
- 22 October 2025 (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa - Minister of Health and Mass Media and Chief Government Whip JJB AI summary (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament that heavy rainfall had caused floods and landslides across about 14 districts, affecting approximately 9,500 people. He stated that response measures were being coordinated through Divisional Secretariats and invited the Deputy Minister of Defence to brief the House on disaster management actions. Ministerial Statements: Flood Relief and Defence Updates Read →