
Parliament to Convene Today

According to the day’s agenda, the session will commence with 30 minutes allocated to parliamentary business as outlined in Standing Orders 22, paragraphs 1 to 6.
From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., members will respond to questions requiring oral answers, followed by a session under Standing Order 27(2) for an additional 30 minutes.
A significant portion of the day—from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.—has been reserved for the presentation of condolence messages in memory of five former MPs: R. Sampanthan, Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, J. R. P. Suriyapperuma, Mavei Senathirajah, and Donald Dissanayake. The Parliament is expected to reflect on their service and contributions to the nation during this solemn segment.
The day’s proceedings will conclude with questions raised at the time of adjournment from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.