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Public sector pensions to be revised under 3 phases

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Delivering the 2025 Budget speech in Parliament today (17), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake proposed to revise the pensions of all pensioners who retired before 01 January 202... Read More


2025 Budget: Significant allocations made to revamp education sector

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Sri Lankan government has announced a series of significant investments in the education sector under the 2025 Budget, focusing on infrastructure development, scholarships, m... Read More


Budget deficit for 2025 estimated at Rs. 2,200 billion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, presented his maiden full budget aimed at developing... Read More


Public sector salary increase: Minimum basic salary raised by Rs. 15,750

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The government has proposed a revision to the public sector salary structure as part of the 2025 Budget, improving the minimum wages and streamlining the allowances. Presenting ... Read More


Rs. 3,000 million allocated to accelerate Sri Lanka's digital economy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- In a move to boost Sri Lanka's digital economy, the government has proposed an allocation of Rs. 3,000 million, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today. Delivering th... Read More


Kelani Valley railway line to be extended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Speaking regarding the budget proposals for the development of the railway services, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the government will focus on manufacturing and r... Read More


New luxury bus service to operate under 'Metro' bus company

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that public transport systems - buses, highways and train services - will be developed and renovated both in urban and rural areas of the ... Read More


Historic budget allocation for health sector in 2025, says President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, while delivering 2025 budget speech, said that the government's budget allocation for the health sector for 2025 has been significantly increa... Read More


No vehicle permits or new vehicles for MPs this year: President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake outlined a series of cost-cutting measures aimed at managing public expenditure as part of the 2025 budget proposals. Delivering 2025 Budget S... Read More


President announces budget allocations to boost tourism sector

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Delivering his maiden Budget Speech in parliament today (17), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the country expects to welcome over 2.5 million tourists in 2025. ... Read More