After four decades, large-scale renovations of the Parliament of Sri Lanka commence
Under Cabinet approval, these renovations of the Sri Lanka Parliamentary Complex, taking place after a period of more than 42 years, are being carried out on the instructions of Hon. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
The resolution to remove Mr. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector-General of Police passed by a majority vote
In accordance with Section 17 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, the Resolution presented for the removal of Mr. T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector-General of Police was passed by a majority vote in Parliament today (Aug. 05).
Report of the committee of Inquiry appointed by the resolution passed by the Parliament on Tuesday the 08th of April 2025, in terms of Section 5 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, to remove the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the Inspector-General of Police for misconduct and gross abuse of power of his office in terms of Sections 3(d) and 3(e) read with Section 5 of the said Act
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After four decades, large-scale renovations of the Parliament of Sri Lanka commence
Under Cabinet approval, these renovations of the Sri Lanka Parliamentary Complex, taking place after a period of more than 42 years, are being carried out on the instructions of Hon. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
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The resolution to remove Mr. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector-General of Police passed by a majority vote
In accordance with Section 17 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, the Resolution presented for the removal of Mr. T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector-General of Police was passed by a majority vote in Parliament today (Aug. 05).
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Report of the committee of Inquiry appointed by the resolution passed by the Parliament on Tuesday the 08th of April 2025, in terms of Section 5 of the Removal of Officers (Procedure) Act, No. 5 of 2002, to remove the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. T.M.W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the Inspector-General of Police for misconduct and gross abuse of power of his office in terms of Sections 3(d) and 3(e) read with Section 5 of the said Act
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Hon. Speaker endorses the certificate on National Audit (Amendment) Bill |
22-09-2025 |
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Business of the House for September 12, 2025 |
12-09-2025 |
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| The Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker took the Chair.Presentation of Papers by the Speaker Second Installment – Part VI, Third Installment – Parts V and VI and Ninth Installment – Parts III and XLV of the Report of the Auditor – General for the Financial Year 2024 in terms of Article 154(6) of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.Presentation of Papers Regulations made by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development under Section 20 read with Sections 4(1) and 14 of the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 as amended... |
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Business for September second Sitting Week |
12-09-2025 |
| The Committee on Parliamentary Business which met on September 11th 2025 discussed the Business of the House for the Second Sitting week for the month of September 2025 and agreed as follows:- |
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This week in Parliament (July first Sitting Week) |
16-07-2021 |
| Several Bills passed, including the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill Although the sittings of Parliament have been limited due to the prevailing COVID situation, the Parliament convened for four days from July 06th to 09th last week. Following the media reports on the arrival of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa in Parliament, attention by many were drawn to the Parliament. The previous Sitting week was a busy week given that several committee meetings including the COPE Committee were held. The Parliamentary Business Committee met under the chairmanship of the Hon. Speaker Mahinda ... |
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A new mechanism within two weeks to provide fertilizer to tea cultivators – Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure |
18-09-2025 |
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Second Allotted Day
Committee Stage Debate
Today is the Second Allotted Day for the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation Bill (2015). Heads of the following Ministries/Institutions were passed by the Committee.
Head of the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development was approved by the Committee with a majority of 103 votes.
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190 |
Law and Order Department of Police |
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103 |
Defence and Urban Development (115 in favour; 12 against) Sri Lanka Army Sri Lanka Navy Sri Lanka Air Force Department of Immigration and Emigration Department of Registration of Persons Department of Coast Conservation Department of Civil Security Department of Sri Lanka Coast Guard |
Third Allotted Day
Committee Stage Debate
Today is the Third Allotted Day for the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation Bill (2015). Heads of the following Ministries/Institutions were passed by the Committee:-
| Head | Ministry/Institution |
| 127 221 |
Labour and Labour Relations Department of Labour |
| 105 281 331 |
Economic Development Department of Agrarian Development Department of Divineguma Development |
Fourth Allotted Day
Committee Stage Debate
Today is the Fourth Allotted Day for the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation Bill (2015). Heads of the following Ministries/Institutions were passed by the Committee:-
| Head | Ministry/Institution |
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117 |
Highways, Ports and Shipping |
| 176 | Civil Aviation |
| 119 | Power and Energy |
| 115 | Petroleum Industries |
Fifth Allotted Day
Committee Stage Debate
Today is the Fifth Allotted Day for the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation Bill (2015). Heads of the following Ministries/Institutions were passed by the Committee:-
| Head | Ministry/Institution |
| 121 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 |
Public Administration and Home Affairs Department of Pensions Department of Registrar General District Secretariat, Colombo District Secretariat, Gampaha District Secretariat, Kalutara District Secretariat, Kandy District Secretariat, Matale District Secretariat, Nuwara-Eliya District Secretariat, Galle District Secretariat, Matara District Secretariat, Hambantota District Secretariat/ Kachcheri - Jaffna District Secretariat/ Kachcheri - Mannar District Secretariat/ Kachcheri - Vavuniya District Secretariat/ Kachcheri - Mullaitivu District Secretariat/ Kachcheri - Killinochchi District Secretariat/ Kachcheri - Batticaloa District Secretariat, Ampara District Secretariat/ Kachcheri - Trincomalee District Secretariat, Kurunegala District Secretariat, Puttalam District Secretariat, Anuradhapura District Secretariat - Polonnaruwa District Secretariat - Badulla District Secretariat, Moneragala District Secretariat, Ratnapura District Secretariat, Kegalle |
| 126 212 213 |
Education Department of Examinations Department of Educational Publications |
| 189 | Education Services |
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