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First Parliament sitting of 2025 on Jan. 07

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The Secretary-General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene from January 7th to January 10th, 2025. 

This decision was reached at the Committee on Parliamentary Business held recently (Dec. 31), under the Chairmanship of the Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.

Accordingly, on Tuesday, January 7th, time has been allotted from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for Questions for Oral Answers. Subsequently, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the Adjournment Debate on “Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report – 2024” by the Government has been scheduled as decided during the meeting held, the Secretary-General said.

On Wednesday, January 8th, time has been allotted from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., for Questions to be asked from the Prime Minister (4 questions). From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., time has been allotted for 5 Questions for Oral Answers.

From 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m the debate on Regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, Order under the Foreign Exchange Act, Regulations under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, Regulation under the Casino Business (Regulation) Act, Order under the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act and Regulations under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act are scheduled to be taken up.

Moreover, time has been allotted from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m for Questions at the Adjournment Time.

On Thursday, January 9th, time has been allotted from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for Questions for Oral Answers. Thereafter, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the debates on Order under the Sri Lanka Export Development Act, Six Orders under the Special Commodity Levy Act, and Notification under the Welfare Benefits Act are scheduled to be held.

Thereafter, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the adjournment Debate to be moved by the Opposition will take place.

On Friday, January 10th, the entire day has been dedicated to the Votes of Condolence on the late Members of Parliament Kumara Welgama, H. Nandasena, and Tudor Gunasekera, the Secretary-General said.

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‘Pol Desathiya’ to kick off from Jaffna

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The Coconut Cultivation Board has announced the launch of a special program titled ‘Pol Desathiya’ (Coconut Fortnight) as an immediate measure to combat pests including whiteflies, which pose a significant threat to coconut cultivation.

The first phase of the program is scheduled to commence on July 14, with initial operations focusing on the Jaffna district, according to the Chairman of the Coconut Cultivation Board – Dr. Sunimal Jayakody.

“We have decided to declare a Coconut Fortnight across all districts and implement it as an urgent response to the whitefly infestation,” 

Dr. Jayakody further states that the programme will be conducted in all districts.

“We will start from Jaffna. As a solution to the whitefly issue, all the coconut trees in the Jaffna district will be sprayed with water and washed. This is a large-scale operation, but we are currently preparing the necessary manpower and machinery for it,” he added.

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Shooting incident in Akmeemana

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A shooting incident was reported early this morning (June 23) in Akmeemana, Galle.
Two persons on a motorcycle have opened fire at a residence on Dissanayake Mawatha in the Wewegodawatte area around 5.00am.

The shooting had been carried out using a 9mm pistol, and the suspects reportedly fled the scene afterward. 

According to reports, no injuries have been reported.

The owner of the house is employed as an executive at a factory in the Midigama area and was dismissed from his job a few days ago due to an issue with another employee. The police also stated that the employee in question had previously threatened him over the phone.

Accordingly, the police suspect that this individual may have carried out the shooting.

Further investigations are underway.

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New SLBFE rule for self-employed migrant workers

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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) will introduce a new regulation from July 01, 2025, for Sri Lankans seeking overseas employment through self-directed means, SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe announced.

Under the new rule, those applying must have their foreign employment agreement certified by producing necessary documents to the Sri Lankan diplomatic mission in the respective country before registering with the SLBFE.

This process will involve a fee of USD 60.

According to the SLBFE Chairman, the rule will apply to only non-professional categories which are listed on the website of the bureau.

Under the first phase, it will apply to only 15 categories that are provided diplomatic services in 13 countries where labour units of the SLBFE are underway.

The SLBFE says that this move is aimed at safeguarding the rights of migrant workers by ensuring contract authenticity and transparency, prior to departure.

Exemptions will be granted to those who can present passports indicating their profession or relevant documentation proving their professional status abroad.

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