Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to present the 2026 Budget.

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the Budget 2026 to be presented to the Parliament during the special Cabinet meeting held this morning (07).

Accordingly, the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2026, the country's 80th Budget Speech, will be delivered by President Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, commencing from 01.30 p.m. today.

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

Accordingly, the Budget Debate on the Appropriation Bill is scheduled to be held from tomorrow (08) to December 05.

The second reading vote...