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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


Rs. 6 bn allocated in 2027 Budget for 'Clean Sri Lanka'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The government has earmarked a total allocation of Rs. 6,000 million in the 2027 Budget to roll out the comprehensive 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme, designed to drive holistic soci... Read More


2027 Budget overhauls cinema VAT: tax to be calculated on actual revenue shares

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a structural reform in how Value Added Tax (VAT) is calculated on cinema ticket sales to establish a fairer and more equitable ta... Read More


Defense sector overhaul Rs. 250 mn Research Centre, War Hero Parent allowance hike, and major Naval & cyber modernisation in 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has introduced a comprehensive package of strategic upgrades and welfare measures for Sri Lanka's defense sector under the 2027 Budget, present... Read More


Police officers secure Rs. 10,000 food and accommodation allowance hike in 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a monthly Rs. 10,000 increase in the food and accommodation allowance for police officers, effective July 1, 2027, under the 2027... Read More


Rs. 2,500 interim allowance for 2020-2024 retirees and final phase of pension revisions scheduled in 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 2,500 for public sector pensioners who retired between 2020 and 2024, effective July 1, 2027, ... Read More