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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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  • 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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Hon. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (Sep. 22) endorsed the certificate on the National Audit (Amendment) Bill. The National Audit (Amendment) Bill was presented to Parliament on 2025.07.08 and was passed in Parliament with amendments on 11.09.2025 This National Audit (Amendment) Bill seeks to amend the National Audit Act, No. 19 of 2018. Accordingly, the main objective of these amendments are to provide provisions for the establishment of a Surcharge Review Committee including its composition, time limits, and procedures, for the purpose of making decisions regarding the imposition of surcharges recommended by the Auditor General. Further, empowering the Auditor General to lodge complaints with law enforcement institutions regarding fraud or corruption, and extending the time period for submitting the Annual Detailed Management Audit Report from five months to six months, are among the key changes. In addition, the amendments also make provisions to substantially increase the punishments for persons committing offences under Sections 42 and 43 of the principal enactment. Accordingly, this National Audit (Amendment) Bill comes into effect as the National Audit (Amendment) Act, No. 19 of 2025.      
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17-09-2025 Parliament to meet from September 23 t...
17-09-2025 Inaugural Session of the Karandeniya C...
12-09-2025 2026 Budget from November 7 to Decembe...
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Business of the House for September 12, 2025

12-09-2025
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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12-09-2025 Business of the House for September 12, ...
11-09-2025 Business of the House for September 11, ...
10-09-2025 Business of the House for September 10, ...
09-09-2025 Business of the House for September 09, ...
22-08-2025 Business of the House for August 22, 202...
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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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23-09-2025 Business for September second Sitting W...
09-09-2025 Business for September first Sitting We...
19-08-2025 Business for August second Sitting Week
05-08-2025 Business for August first Sitting Week
22-07-2025 Business for July second Sitting Week
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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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16-07-2021 This week in Parliament (July first Sitt...
02-07-2021 This week in Parliament (June second Sit...
21-06-2021 This week in Parliament (June first Sitt...
12-05-2021 This week in Parliament (May first Sitti...
25-05-2015 This week in Parliament (May second Sitt...
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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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A new mechanism to provide fertilizer to tea cultivators is expected to be introduced within two weeks, stated Hon. Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure K.V. Samanth...
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18-09-2025 A new mechanism within two weeks to prov...
18-09-2025 The Parliamentary Caucus for Youth looks...
18-09-2025 Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus discuss...
17-09-2025 National Building Research Institute Bil...
17-09-2025 Due to the GSMB’s failure to properly ...
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Seventh Allotted Day

Committee Stage Debate - Seventh Allotted Day

- Wednesday, November 30, 2022

 

Today is the Seventh Allotted Day for the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation (2023) Bill. Heads of the following Ministries/Institutions were passed by the Committee with amendments to the Heads 149, 297 and 337:-

 

Head Ministry/Institution
149
297
303
Ministry of Industries
Department of the Registrar of Companies
Department of Textile Industries
116
295
298
299
300
301
302
Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Security
Department of Commerce
Department of Measurement Units, Standards and Services
National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka
Department of Food Commissioner
Department of Co-operative Development (Registrar of Co-operative Societies)
Co-operative Employees Commission
135
289
293
337
Ministry of Plantation Industries
Department of Export Agriculture
Department of Rubber Development
Department of Cinnamon Industry Development

 

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Eighth Allotted Day

Committee Stage Debate - Eighth Allotted Day

- Thursday, December 01, 2022

 

Today is the Eighth Allotted Day for the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation (2023) Bill. Heads of the following Ministries/Institutions were passed by the Committee with amendments to the Heads 126 and 171:-

 

Head Ministry/Institution
126
212
213
214
215
335
Ministry of Education
Department of Examinations
Department of Educational Publications
University Grants Commission
Department of Technical Education and Training
National Education Commission
171
216
217
331
Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment
Department of Social Services
Department of Probation and Childcare Services
Department of Samurdhi Development

 

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Ninth Allotted Day

Committee Stage Debate - Ninth Allotted Day

- Friday, December 02, 2022

 

Today is the Ninth Allotted Day for the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation (2023) Bill. Heads of the following Ministries/Institutions were passed by the Committee with amendments to the Heads 161 and 122:-

 

Head Ministry/Institution
160 Ministry of Environment
161
283
284
294
Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation
Department of Forests Conservation
Department of Wildlife Conservation
Department of National Zoological Gardens
122
286
287
288
322
327
Ministry of Tourism and Lands
Department of Land Commissioner General
Department of Land Title Settlement
Department of Surveyor General of Sri Lanka
Department of National Botanical Gardens
Department of Land Use Policy Planning

 

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Tenth Allotted Day

Committee Stage Debate - Tenth Allotted Day

- Saturday, December 03, 2022

 

Today is the Tenth Allotted Day for the Committee Stage Debate on the Appropriation (2023) Bill. Heads of the following Ministries/Institutions were passed by the Committee:-

 

Head Ministry/Institution
123
291
309
310
311
Ministry of Urban Development and Housing
Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management
Department of Buildings
Department of Government Factory
Department of National Physical Planning
193
221
328
Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment
Department of Labour
Department of Manpower & Employment

 

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