Politics & Government
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Govt. likely to enter into another agreement with IMF, Deputy Finance Minister says
Rs. 3 Billion to Replace Aging Ambulances, 100 New Vehicles for Suwa Seriya
The Island • 13 NovSC: PSTB can be passed by simple majority subject to four committee-stage amendments
The Island • 13 NovSC rules two clauses of proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Bill inconsistent with the Constitution
Lanka News Web • 12 NovThis government is boastful and does not understand administration’ – Johnston Fernando
Sri Lanka cuts import taxes on 3 essential foods, raises levy on sugar
The tax cuts on these foods will take effect from November 13, Dissanayake told parliament on Thursday.
07Government engineers launch nationwide strike over 2027 Budget allowance dispute
By Newswire Editorial The Government Service Engineers’ Association has announced a nationwide token strike today (13), protesting the government’s failure Continue Reading The post Government engineers launch…
082027 Budget debate begins in Parliament today
By Newswire Editorial The Second Reading debate on the 2027 Budget will commence in Parliament today (13), following the presentation Continue Reading The post 2027 Budget debate begins in Parliament today appeared…
092027 Budget Second Reading Debate Begins Today; Deficit Projected at Rs. 1.753 Trillion
The debate on the Second Reading of the 2027 Budget begins in Parliament today (13 November), with proceedings starting at 9.30 a.m. The debate follows the presentation of the Budget by President Anura Kumara…
10Budget 2027: President sets out economic transformation agenda
Roadmap unveiled for economic transformation beyond stabilisation Salary and allowance increases for public sector employees Public debt projected to fall to 87% by 2032 PAYE tax-free threshold to rise to Rs. 162,500…
11AKD unveils Rs. 4.99 trillion ‘transformation’ budget with PAYE tax relief and record capital push
By Sanath Nanayakkare Delivering his administration’s third national budget – Sri Lanka’s 81st – in Parliament yesterday, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, unveiled a Rs.…
12Free dual citizenship proposed for spouses, children & grandchildren of Sri Lankans
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to launch a new “Global Sri Lankan Heritage Citizen” programme aimed at second and third-generation members of the Sri Lankan diaspora. Unveiling the proposal in…
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