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Daily wage of estate workers to increase from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,550, Rs. 200 attendance allowance proposed
Daily wage of estate workers to increase from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,550, Rs. 200 attendance allowance proposed
The government has proposed to increase the daily wage of estate workers from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,550 from January 2026. MORE..
Dambulla and Deniyaya hospitals to be relocated
Dambulla and Deniyaya hospitals to be relocated
The government has decided to relocate the Dambulla and Deniyaya hospitals, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. MORE..
Govt. allocates Rs. 6,500 million for Clean Sri Lanka programme
Govt. allocates Rs. 6,500 million for Clean Sri Lanka programme
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a total of Rs. 6,500 million has been allocated for the Clean Sri Lanka programme for next year. MORE..
Govt. approves US$ 1.3 bln worth of projects around Colombo Port City
Govt. approves US$ 1.3 bln worth of projects around Colombo Port City
The government has approved projects valued at a total of US$ 1.3 billion within the proximity of the Colombo Port City, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. MORE..
AI data centres in Sri Lanka, President assures concessions
AI data centres in Sri Lanka, President assures concessions
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says several concessions will be granted to establish artificial intelligence (AI) data centres in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Mahapola monthly grant increased by Rs. 2,500 for uni students
Mahapola monthly grant increased by Rs. 2,500 for uni students
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, delivering the 2026 Budget Speech, announced that the Mahapola and Bursary allowances granted to university students will be increased by Rs. 2,500. MORE..
Rs. 2,000 mln allocated for anti-drug operations – President
Rs. 2,000 mln allocated for anti-drug operations – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, delivering the 2026 Budget Speech, announced that Rs. 2,000 million will be allocated for operations aimed at eradicating toxic drugs from the country.
BIA expansion will begin next year - President
BIA expansion will begin next year - President
The expansion of the Bandaranaike International Airport will commence next year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said while delivering the 2026 Budget speech. MORE..
Sri Lanka to issue first Digital ID in third quarter 2026
Sri Lanka to issue first Digital ID in third quarter 2026
The first digital identity card will be issued in Sri Lanka in the third quarter of 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. MORE..
System to declare assets digitally to be established by March 2026
System to declare assets digitally to be established by March 2026
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will established a system where everyone can submit their asset declarations digitally by March, 2026.
USD 823 mln in FDIs recorded by Sep. 2025 – President
USD 823 mln in FDIs recorded by Sep. 2025 – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, delivering the 2026 Budget Speech, stated that USD 823 million in Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) had been received as of September 2025. MORE..
Budget deficit expected to be reduced to 5.2% - President
Budget deficit expected to be reduced to 5.2% - President
This year’s budget deficit is expected to be reduced to 5.2%, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
We will continue to govern Sri Lanka in 2028 and will repay our loans – President
We will continue to govern Sri Lanka in 2028 and will repay our loans – President
The present government will continue to govern the country in 2028 and will honor the debt serving commitments of Sri Lanka, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said while delivering the 2026 Budget in Parliament. MORE..
Budget 2026: Sri Lanka expected to reach pre-crisis levels by end of 2025 – President
Budget 2026: Sri Lanka expected to reach pre-crisis levels by end of 2025 – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka is expected to reach the pre-economic crisis levels by the end of 2025. MORE..
Budget 2026: President says expert committee will be appointed to introduce code of ethics for judicial officers
Budget 2026: President says expert committee will be appointed to introduce code of ethics for judicial officers
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges to appoint an expert committee to introduce a code of ethics for judicial officers in the country. MORE..
Budget 2026: President says govt. plans to keep inflation below 5%
Budget 2026: President says govt. plans to keep inflation below 5%
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government plans to keep inflation below 5 per cent. MORE..
President begins delivering 2026 Budget speech
President begins delivering 2026 Budget speech
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has commenced delivering the 2026 Budget speech in Parliament. MORE..
| November 7, 2025 1:38 pm
LIVE UPDATES: 2026 Budget Speech
LIVE UPDATES: 2026 Budget Speech
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who arrived in Parliament, commenced delivering the 2026 Budget Speech a short while ago. MORE..
| November 7, 2025 1:38 pm
President arrives in Parliament to present 2026 Budget
President arrives in Parliament to present 2026 Budget
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to present the 2026 Budget. MORE..
| November 7, 2025 1:30 pm
Flights delayed at Delhi airport after technical glitch
Flights delayed at Delhi airport after technical glitch
Aircraft movement at Delhi airport was hampered on Friday because its Air Traffic Control system suffered a technical problem, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said after several flights were disrupted at one of the world’s busiest airports. MORE..
Liquor store in Ja-Ela sealed for selling alcohol on Poya Day
Liquor store in Ja-Ela sealed for selling alcohol on Poya Day
A liquor store in Ja-Ela has been sealed for allegedly selling alcohol on Poya Day (November 05), the Excise Department of Sri Lanka said. MORE..
Typhoon barrels towards Cambodia after killing at least 193 in Philippines and Vietnam
Typhoon barrels towards Cambodia after killing at least 193 in Philippines and Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 188 people in the Philippines and five in Vietnam, according to the latest figures from the two countries. MORE..
Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 1,091 individuals have been arrested during island-wide raids conducted within yesterday (06) with the aim of eradicating narcotics from the country as part of the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign. MORE..
Former state minister Nalaka Godahewa arrives at CID
Former state minister Nalaka Godahewa arrives at CID
Former state minister Nalaka Godahewa has appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago. MORE..
| November 7, 2025 11:05 am
Cabinet approves 2026 Budget to be presented in Parliament today
Cabinet approves 2026 Budget to be presented in Parliament today
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the 2026 Budget proposals, which will be presented to Parliament by the President this afternoon (07). MORE..