COLOMBO (News 1st); The deadline given to complete the projects approved under this year's Decentralized Budget Program has been extended until December 15th.This extension was announced via a circular issued under Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Affairs Harshana Suriyap...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Committee Stage Debate on the 2026 Budget begins today and will continue for 17 days, concluding on December 5th.The third reading of the budget is scheduled to be held on December 5th at 6:00 PM.The second reading of the 2026 Budget was passed yesterday with a majority of 1...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The second reading of the 2026 Budget was passed with a majority of 118 votes.Accordingly, the number of votes received in favor of the Government Budget proposal 2026 was 160. 42 votes were cast against proposal.8 abstained from voting in the 2026 Government Budget proposal...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Parliament is set for a decisive moment this evening as the second reading vote on the 2026 Budget takes place at 6:00 PM, according to the Department of Parliamentary Communications.The budget, presented on November 7 by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has been u...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says its Executive Board is expected to meet in the coming weeks to finalize the fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement—a decision that will unlock USD 347 million in financing.Speaking at a press briefing, Julie...