Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- State Minister of Money and Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms Ajith Nivard Cabraal said the Government in its Budget 2021 anticipates a 5.5 percent growth rate and perhaps even a higher rate next year. He said if we act together prudently, we can realise a growth even higher. Since we have got used to the Covid-19 situation, we will successfully deal with all areas next year to ensure a sound economic growth, he said.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarians are well aware that Budget 2021 will keep them in the Opposition for another 20 years. Naturally, they are upset. They preferred the Government to concentrate on minor issues so that it would be unpopular after some time. Unfortunately, the Go...