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- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Locomotives, coaches and other Sri Lanka Railways equipment have not been leased for limestone transport from Puttalam to the Aruwakadu quarry; instead, transport charges are collected under an agreement with the cement company now known as Siam City Cement Lanka Ltd. The Minister stated that the quarry rail track belongs to the company, locomotives are only hired when needed on a daily basis, and Sri Lanka Railways has earned no lease income from this transport arrangement. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. Hector Appuhamy SJB AI summary Hon. Hector Appuhamy asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation whether Sri Lanka Railways has leased locomotives, coaches or other equipment for transporting limestone from Palaviya to the Aruwaikadu Quarry. He requested details of the company involved, year-by-year income earned from 2015 to date, and whether the lease agreement will be reviewed in light of current requirements. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna JJB AI summary Funds have been allocated for works at all 33 schools, tender processes have been completed, and completion is expected by 2026. He stated that the Government has prioritized funding unfinished school buildings and related facilities this year, with the Central Province’s allocation approximately doubled and many tenders already finalized to expedite completion. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions Read →
- 18 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Madhura Senevirathna, answering on behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, said 1,995 projects were launched in government schools in the Central Province under “The Nearest School - the Best School” programme. He stated that 1,962 projects had been completed, with remaining works to be addressed through 2025 allocations of Rs. 1,000 million to the Central Province Chief Secretary for 29 provincial schools and Rs. 36.58 million to the Central Provincial Department of Education for four projects. Oral Questions: Questions 1–2 (School Projects, Ministers' Answers and Supplementaries) and Q.633/2025 (stood down), Q.636/2025 (Limestone Transport), Q.715/2025 (Kukuleganga Access Road), Q.724/2025 (Suwaseya Ambulance Service), Q.792/2025 (Bus Route Permits), Minuwangoda Shopping Complex, Tea Factories, and Social Media Provisions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma AI summary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said Sri Lanka’s competitiveness has been constrained by high energy and finance costs, despite strong entrepreneurial capacity. He referred to the Government’s manifesto commitment to reduce energy prices by about 30 percent over time, and said measures on digitization and SVAT are intended to create a seamless process while supporting industries facing global challenges. Adjournment Debate: Trade Tariffs and Iran-Israel Conflict Impact Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Hiruni Wijesinghe, Attorney-at-Law JJB AI summary Hon. Hiruni Wijesinghe supported the regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sport, stressing that doping violations have cost Sri Lankan athletes medals, careers, and the country’s reputation. She argued that, because Sri Lanka has a limited pool of elite athletes, stronger anti-doping safeguards and support systems are needed to protect national sporting talent. She also noted the Ministry of Sports’ scholarship programme for 900 high-performing schoolchildren and called for the restoration and upgrading of neglected sports facilities across the country. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Ramalingam Chandrasekar – Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources AI summary The Minister supported the regulations under the Anti-Doping Convention, emphasizing the need to prevent stimulant and illegal drug use in sport while strengthening youth participation and national representation. He said the Government is giving particular attention to sports development in the North and East, citing athletes from Jaffna and Mullaitivu and plans for an international cricket ground, an indoor arena, and a training centre in Jaffna. He also stated that the Government intends to host an international sports event in Jaffna within its term and framed these initiatives as part of a people-centred approach beyond ethnic or sectarian politics. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan DTNA AI summary Amirthanathan Adaikkalanathan welcomed the regulations under the Convention against Doping in Sport Act and urged merit-based, non-political sports governance with greater opportunities and facilities for youth in the North and East, particularly in Mannar, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and surrounding areas. He called for immediate action on long-delayed sports grounds and complexes, including Mullaitivu, Naruvilikulam, Pallimunai and Emilnagar, requested an investigation into alleged irregularities in the Emilnagar ground project, and asked the Minister to address inactive football league administration and court-ignored federation issues. He also raised concern over the renewed Chemmani mass grave excavations, citing earlier findings and the Krishanthi Kumaraswamy case, and demanded proper excavation and investigation to establish the truth. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam said his party remained in the debate despite the main Opposition’s walkout in order to raise district concerns, while criticizing the Government for limiting Opposition speaking opportunities. Welcoming the anti-doping regulations, he argued that talented youths in the North and East are often unable to compete nationally or internationally due to lack of financial and institutional support, citing wrestling, kabaddi, cricket, and athletics examples. He urged the Ministry of Sports to identify and support talent at school and district level, and requested sports infrastructure in Batticaloa, including a 400-metre track, a public swimming pool, and an integrated sports centre. Debate: Convention Against Doping in Sports Regulations Read →
- 17 June 2025 Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB AI summary The Minister of Energy answered Hon. Ravi Karunanayake’s Standing Order 27(2) question by setting out current generation cost ranges by source and stating that large power procurements above 100 MW will use international competitive bidding, with payments made only in local currency. He said domestic competition is currently limited and may be linked, so procurement policy will be reviewed to avoid cartel behaviour and excessive prices. He also stated that the Government will proceed with the previously cancelled LNG project, with supplies planned from 2028, and noted that the CEB’s tariff proposal for June–December 2025 indicates a 15% electricity tariff increase. Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary An answer was tabled stating that there are 118 regional workshops and listing existing tyre retreading factories across several locations, including Ampara. It confirmed that a tyre retreading facility is proposed at the Medawachchiya Regional Workshop, with machinery and equipment estimated at Rs. 52.7 million, but no allocation was made in the 2025 Budget despite Treasury approval for construction. The response further stated that the proposed building has been fully renovated and that arrangements are expected to be completed within the year with proposed modern technology support from Sri Lankan expatriates. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake tabled an answer on delays in land acquisition and compensation for the four phases of the Central Expressway Project. The response attributed delays to survey and valuation processes, title document deficiencies, route changes, court proceedings, valuation appeals, and, particularly for Phase 4, Cabinet decisions following the 2022 economic crisis that suspended and later proposed resuming acquisitions. It provided phase-wise compensation data, noting that Phases 1 to 3 had paid most eligible claims while Phase 4 had paid only 207 of 3,505 acquired lots, and stated that payments proceed where titles are clear and valuations accepted, with disputes referred to courts or review bodies. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Mrs.) Sagarika Athauda, Attorney-at-Law (on behalf of the Hon. Dharmapriya Dissanayake) JJB AI summary A question was raised to the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation regarding land acquisition issues connected to the Central Expressway project. It asked whether the Minister is aware that many affected landowners have not yet received compensation, whether a payment methodology has been prepared, the reasons for any absence of such a mechanism, and when delayed compensation will be paid. Oral Questions Second Round Q.875/2025 and Related Questions Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Flood-prone rivers have already been studied, and a new flood mitigation programme based on those findings is expected to begin initial steps within about a week to ten days. The programme is intended to coordinate local authorities, relevant institutions, Members of Parliament, and the Department of Irrigation, consolidating existing data and assigning actions, funding sources, and institutional responsibilities for a long-term flood control plan. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Asked whether the Government will implement a target-driven programme to address recurring floods in areas such as Neluwa, Thawalama, Mapalagama, Nagoda, and Weliwitiya-Divithura, which he said are threatened two to three times a year. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe stated that the Ministry is reviewing issues in the preparation of studies related to the Gin–Nilwala Project, as well as studies on other flood-prone rivers including the Kelani. He said the Ministry, in consultation with the Department of Irrigation, is preparing a work plan to identify existing studies, assess their findings, and determine the necessary follow-up actions. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister, replying on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, confirmed the existence of CRIP study reports and a Gin–Nilwala Diversion Project report, prepared respectively by Atkins under the World Bank-assisted Climate Resilience Improvement Project and by China CAMC Engineering. He stated that CRIP studied 10 river basins, including the Gin basin, at a cost of USD 14.4 million, while USD 29.98 million had been spent on the Gin–Nilwala project, funded by the Government of Sri Lanka. He also outlined the earlier China-assisted Gin Ganga Flood Control Project implemented from 1976 to 1982 and noted that rehabilitation of its pumping stations, costing Rs. 700 million, was completed in 2021. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. T.K. Jayasundara JJB AI summary Hon. T.K. Jayasundara asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for details on the impact of Gin River flooding in the Galle District and on post-2000 reports or feasibility studies prepared for flood control or related projects. He requested the names of the reports and institutions involved, expenditure and funding sources, and details of any implemented projects, including timelines, allocations, spending, implementing agencies, and outcomes. Oral Question Q.??/2024: Gin River Overflow and Flood Management Read →
- 17 June 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary S.M. Marikkar asked the Minister of Energy for details on the implementation of sending electricity bills via SMS, including when the service began and whether all consumers have registered. He sought figures on unregistered consumers and asked what arrangements are in place to provide bills to those unable to register or without mobile phones. Oral Question Q.279/2024: SMS Service for Electricity Bills Read →
- 6 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Bimal Rathnayake said Ministers and MPs should attend Parliament on time, but noted that urgent circumstances sometimes require postponements. He explained that he had prepared a practical response to Kader Mastan’s request to run the “Koneswara” train from Kankesanthurai to Galkissa, after consulting railway officials and reviewing operational issues, including repairs to a new engine expected by the 9th. He stated that he was later informed the relevant Member could not attend due to an urgent matter, and asked that the House proceed while recognizing such procedural difficulties. Procedural: Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Points of Order Read →