Pradeep Nilanga Dela re-elected Diyawadana Nilame
Pradeep Nilanga Dela has been elected for a third term as the 19th Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, securing 195 votes in the official election held today (07). He will continue to serve in this prestigious role, as…
Budget 2026 : Rs. 11 Bn required to settle EPF, ETF arrears of 10 SOEs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that Rs. 11,000 million is required to settle the outstanding arrears of statutory allowances, such as the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF), Gratuity allowances and taxes of 10 state institutions. The institutions…
Two French cable ships to be built in Sri Lanka
The Embassy of France in Colombo says two French cable ships are to be built in Sri Lanka for the benefit of global connectivity. According to the French Embassy, Global cable ship owner Orange Marine has chosen Colombo Dockyard PLC…
Sri Lanka ODI & T20I squads named for Pakistan tour
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following squads to take part in the Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025. The team will take part in an ODI series and a T20I tri-series featuring Pakistan and Zimbabwe during…
Budget 2026 : Allocations for road development projects
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says steps have been taken to recommence numerous road development projects that were suspended due to the economic crisis, resulting in various complications. Presenting the Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year in Parliament today, the…
Bangladesh Foreign Secretary meets PM Harini to strengthen regional ties
Foreign Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Ambassador Asad Alam Siam, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees yesterday (06). PM Amarasuriya welcomed the Foreign Secretary and his delegation. The discussions focused…
62 expenditure proposals of Budget 2026
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9 Key Revenue Proposals of Budget for 2026
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Budget 2026 live updates
02.08 pm : President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said import revenue has increased by USD 02 billion by September this year, and the government expects it to increase by the same amount this month too. ———————————————————————————– We anticipate achieving a 7%…