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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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15 Sep – 12 Nov 2026

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Tuesday 3 November

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Spending & allocations

Dr. Anil Jayanta cites bureaucracy and procurement delays for underutilized capital expenditure

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayanta stated that bureaucracy and procurement delays prevent the government from fully utilizing annual capital expenditure allocations for development projects.

1 of 20 outletsLankadeepaReported 3 Nov 2026, 9:40 pm

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Spending & allocations

Health Minister announces Rs. 590 billion allocation for health and media in 2027

Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalintha Jayatissa announced that Rs. 590 billion has been allocated to the ministry for 2027. He added that the ten-year National Health Policy is finalized and ready for Cabinet submission.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 3 Nov 2026, 7:15 am

Monday 2 November

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Taxes & revenue

President Dissanayake announces tax cuts in upcoming budget while maintaining state revenue targets

Speaking at a conference in Colombo on 31 October 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will reduce certain taxes in the upcoming budget without compromising national revenue targets.

6 of 20 outletsDaily Mirror · Daily NewsReported 2 Nov 2026, 12:04 pm

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Proposals & demands

Government will include capital market proposals in 2027 budget, deputy finance minister says

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced that the government will present its 2027 budget proposals to Parliament on November 12, 2026.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 2 Nov 2026, 7:08 am

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake instructs officials to plan for international sports success and public health

On 29 October 2026, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed Sports Ministry officials to formulate plans to produce athletes capable of international success, foster a sporting culture, and build a healthier population.

3 of 20 outletsDaily News · DinaminaReported 2 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

Friday 30 October

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake stresses protecting historical heritage during tourism development review

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake led discussions on the Ministry of Tourism's 2027 budget proposals at the Presidential Secretariat on 28 October. He reviewed sector progress, identified operational issues, and considered rapid solutions.

1 of 20 outletsDivainaReported 30 Oct 2026, 8:30 am

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Spending & allocations

Government signals capital market push and Rs. 2 trillion capital spending for 2027

Speaking at an industry forum on 27 October 2026, Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando announced that the 2027 Budget, scheduled for 12 November 2026, will feature proposals to boost Sri Lanka’s capital market.

5 of 20 outletsDaily News · FT.lkReported 30 Oct 2026, 1:30 am

Thursday 29 October

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake reviews 2027 tourism budget proposals and development projects

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a meeting on the Ministry of Tourism’s 2027 budget proposals at the Presidential Secretariat on 28 October 2026. He reviewed project progress, sector challenges, and immediate solutions.

2 of 20 outletsLankadeepa · ThamilanReported 29 Oct 2026, 9:40 pm

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Spending & allocations

Minister announces plans to allocate Rs. 2,000 billion for 2027 development programs

On 28 October 2026, Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister Dr. Upali Pannila said plans are underway to allocate Rs. 2,000 billion as capital expenditure for development programs through the 2027 budget.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 29 Oct 2026, 2:09 pm

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Spending & allocations

President Dissanayake instructs officials to expedite expansion of Katunayake airport

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials on 27 October 2026 to expedite projects expanding passenger capacity and improving facilities at Katunayake International Airport.

4 of 20 outletsDaily Mirror · LankadeepaReported 29 Oct 2026, 5:30 am

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