Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledges to appoint an expert committee to introduce a code of ethics for judicial officers in the country.

The President also noted that regardless of the position held, those who are engaged in fraud, corruption or commit crimes will be punished.

President Dissanayake made this pledge while delivering the 2026 Budget speech.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake commenced delivering the 2026 Budget speech in Parliament at around 1:35 p.m.

Earlier today (07), the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the 2026 Budget proposals and the presentation of the second reading of the Appropriation Bill in Parliament.

This is the National People's Power (NPP) government's second budget p...