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Every story on the 2027 budget, grouped from 20 Sri Lankan outlets in English, Sinhala and Tamil.

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Thursday 12 November

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake presents budget allocations for roads, expressways and railways

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced major allocations for transport infrastructure while presenting the budget in Parliament on 12 November 2026.

2 of 20 outletsHiru News · VirakesariReported 12 Nov 2026, 3:59 pm

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Proposals & demands

2027 Budget proposes five-year tax concession for rural communication tower construction

The 2027 Budget has proposed a five-year tax concession for the construction of new communication towers to expand high-speed internet facilities in rural areas.

1 of 20 outletsDivainaReported 12 Nov 2026, 3:50 pm

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Proposals & demands

President proposes rooftop solar battery subsidies and tax cuts in 2027 budget

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake proposed subsidies and tax relief for residential rooftop solar battery storage while presenting the 2027 Budget in Parliament on 12 November 2026.

4 of 20 outletsDaily Mirror · DivainaReported 12 Nov 2026, 3:47 pm

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Salaries & welfare

2027 Budget proposes increasing Dhamma school teachers' annual allowance to Rs. 12,500

The 2027 Budget has proposed increasing the annual one-time allowance provided to qualified Dhamma school teachers.

1 of 20 outletsDivainaReported 12 Nov 2026, 3:45 pm

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Proposals & demands

President Dissanayake proposes digital transformation authority and AI centre in budget

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to establish a new digital transformation authority and an Artificial Intelligence centre of excellence on Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo.

2 of 20 outletsDivaina · Hiru NewsReported 12 Nov 2026, 3:40 pm

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Spending & allocations

President announces Rs. 26.5 billion allocation to strengthen power grid

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Rs. 26.5 billion would be allocated to prevent recurring breakdowns in the national power grid. He made the remarks while presenting the Budget speech in Parliament.

1 of 20 outletsHiru NewsReported 12 Nov 2026, 2:47 pm

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Parliament & votes

President Dissanayake presents Sri Lanka's Rs. 4.99 trillion 2027 Budget to Parliament

On 12 November, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the National People's Power government's third budget to Parliament, following Cabinet approval earlier that morning.

17 of 20 outletsAda Derana · ArunaReported 12 Nov 2026, 2:31 pm

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake presents 2027 budget proposals targeting 69% renewable energy by 2029

Presenting the 2027 budget proposals, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to increase renewable energy to 69% by 2029, allocating Rs. 26.5 billion to expand sector capacity.

1 of 20 outletsArunaReported 12 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

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Spending & allocations

President allocates Rs. 200 million for Katunayake Airport flyover

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that Rs. 200 million has been allocated for the construction of an airport flyover at Katunayake Airport.

1 of 20 outletsArunaReported 12 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake announces higher education allocations in 2027 budget proposals

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has outlined higher education allocations in the 2027 budget proposals.

1 of 20 outletsArunaReported 12 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

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