Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The vote on the Third Reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2026 is currently underway in Parliament, marking the final stage of this year's Budget process.

The vote commenced at 7.00 p.m. this evening (05) following the conclusion of the special satatment delivered by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The Committee Stage debate-constituting the Third Reading-commenced on November 15 and was scheduled to run for 17 days, including three Saturdays, concluding on December 5. Several sittings, however, were adjourned due to adverse weather conditions.

In the meantime, the Department of Communication of Parliament confirmed that a supplementary estimate has been submitted to provide relief for communities affected by...