{
  "id": 18044371,
  "title": "Black July probe proposed in Parliament",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/black-july-probe-proposed-in-parliament",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T23:58:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/black-july-probe-proposed-in-parliament/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A proposal has been submitted to Parliament seeking the establishment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the 1983 'Black July' tragedy and its impact, according to the source. The proposal, presented by NPP MPs Thanura Dissanayake and Bhagya Sri Herath, aims to comprehensively study the incidents and submit findings and recommendations to Parliament on promoting national reconciliation and providing relief to those affected. The motion, signed by 51 NPP MPs, asserts that 'Black July' had devastating economic, social, and cultural consequences for decades, with thousands of lives lost, extensive property damage, and long-lasting psychological and social harm. The proposed committee would uncover the factors that led to the incident and identify those responsible, and provide just relief or redress to the affected individuals. The committee would have the power to summon individuals, obtain evidence, enlist expert assistance, and present interim reports. It would submit its final report to Parliament within six months or a further period granted by Parliament.",
  "summary": "A proposal seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive study into the 1983 ‘Black July’ tragedy and its impact was submitted to Parliament yesterday. The proposal was presented to Parliament by NPP MP Thanura Dissanayake and seconded by NPP MP Bhagya Sri Herath. The proposed committee is expected to […]",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Parliament to debate proposed amendments to Transboundary Haze Pollution Act",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/parliament-to-debate-proposed-amendments-to-transboundary-haze",
        "published": "2026-11-04T05:42:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}