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Opposition launches website to monitor government budget performance

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The Opposition has introduced a new online platform oversight.lk, to provide the public with information on government spending and financial performance, covering the administra... Read More


Customs revenue surpasses full-year target with two months remaining

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Sri Lanka Customs recorded a 4.9% increase above its revenue target in October, while collections during the first 10 months of 2026 rose by approximately 15.9% compared to the c... Read More


Government gazettes proposed Public-Private Partnerships Bill

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The Sri Lankan Government gazetted the proposed Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Bill, marking a step towards establishing a dedicated National Agency and a comprehensive legal ... Read More


Fourth day of the first Sri Lanka - Pakistan Test cricket match begins today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Today is the fourth day of the first Sri Lanka - Pakistan Test cricket match. When play stopped for the third day yesterday, the Sri Lankan team, batting in their first innings,... Read More


Government considers releasing up to 300,000 additional Litro gas cylinders

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The Government is considering releasing an additional 200,000 to 300,000 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders through Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. as a last resort if LAUGFS Gas PLC f... Read More


University apademic allowance raised by Rs. 25,000 and external lecturer payments tripled under 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a proposed Rs. 25,000 increase in the monthly academic allowance for university academic staff under the 2027 Budget, in recognit... Read More


Medical officers' DAT allowance raised by Rs. 25,000 in 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a proposed Rs. 25,000 increase in the monthly Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance for medical officers raisin... Read More


Rs. 500 mn allocated in 2027 Budget for Anuradhapura Sacred City development and nationwide cultural preservation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a dedicated Rs. 500 million allocation in the 2027 Budget to advance the comprehensive development of the sacred city of Anuradha... Read More


Personal income tax-free allowance raised to Rs. 1.95 mn under restructured 2027 tax slabs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced comprehensive amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No. 24 of 2017 as part of the 2027 Budget, raising the annual personal income... Read More


Rs. 110 bn alocated to complete public sector salary hike alongside doubled transport allowances in 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced an allocation of Rs. 110 billion in the 2027 Budget to roll out the third and final phase of the public sector salary increase, c... Read More