All budget stories

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

154 stories

13 Sep – 12 Nov 2026

Story summaries are written by AI from the original reports

Tuesday 3 November

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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

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Taxes & revenue

Government unlikely to alter existing taxes in upcoming budget, deputy minister says

The Government is unlikely to make major changes to existing taxes in the upcoming Budget, Trade Deputy Minister R M Jayawardena said on 2 November 2026.

1 of 20 outletsThe MorningReported 3 Nov 2026, 5:30 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

Dr. W.A. Wijewardena urges government to ease revenue drive in 2027 Budget

Former Central Bank Deputy Governor Dr. W.A. Wijewardena has urged the government to slow its revenue drive in the 2027 Budget, warning that excessive taxation is becoming toxic to the economy.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 2 Nov 2026, 11:59 am

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Spending & allocations

Government plans to renovate over 3,500 tanks in Anuradhapura district

A project has been planned to renovate over 3,500 tanks in the Anuradhapura district on a priority basis to strengthen local irrigation infrastructure and the rural economy.

1 of 20 outletsThinakaranReported 2 Nov 2026, 9:41 am

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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

Sunday 1 November

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Proposals & demands

CHR Sri Lanka identifies 12 tax revisions increasing the public's financial burden

The Centre for Human Rights and Research has identified 12 tax revisions introduced by the government over the past two years, claiming several have increased the public's financial burden.

1 of 20 outletsThe MorningReported 1 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

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Salaries & welfare

Government to raise public sector salaries by Rs 20,000 to Rs 80,000 next year

The government will present a welfare-oriented budget for next year that increases public sector salaries by Rs 20,000 to Rs 80,000.

1 of 20 outletsSunday TimesReported 1 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

Saturday 31 October

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Proposals & demands

Ravikaran requests 2027 budget funds to complete 8,552 unfinished houses in Vanni

The Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply revealed that 8,552 houses initiated under past government schemes in Mannar, Mullaitivu, and Vavuniya districts remain unfinished.

1 of 20 outletsVirakesariReported 31 Oct 2026, 9:31 pm

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