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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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Wednesday 11 November

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Parliament & votes

President Dissanayake to present 2027 budget to Parliament on November 12

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, serving as Minister of Finance, will present the 2027 Budget to Parliament on November 12 at 1.30 p.m. Total government expenditure for 2027 is estimated at Rs. 4,992.77 billion.

9 of 20 outletsAda Derana · ArunaReported 11 Nov 2026, 1:11 pm

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Spending & allocations

Cabinet approves 2027 Finance Commission recommendations and Jaffna University partnership with US

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved recommendations by the Finance Commission on allocating funds from the 2027 national budget to Provincial Councils, officials announced on 10 November.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 11 Nov 2026, 1:20 am

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Parliament & votes

President to present 2027 budget on 12 November after Rs. 35 billion surplus

The President, as Finance Minister, will present the 2027 Budget to Parliament on 12 November, according to a Daily FT commentary.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 11 Nov 2026, 12:26 am

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Parliament & votes

President Dissanayake to present 2027 Budget to Parliament on Thursday

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the 2027 Budget to Parliament on Thursday (12), serving in his role as Minister of Finance.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 11 Nov 2026, 12:23 am

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Parliament & votes

Commentary highlights role of Appropriation Bill and national budget in Sri Lanka

A Daily FT commentary stated that the national budget and Appropriation Bill serve as primary instruments for public financial management and economic stability in Sri Lanka.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 11 Nov 2026, 12:20 am

Tuesday 10 November

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Proposals & demands

Gamini Walebodage urges government to address economic crisis in upcoming 2027 budget

Sarvajana Balaya Party Vice President and former parliamentarian Gamini Walebodage called for the upcoming 2027 budget to include actionable remedies to pull Sri Lanka out of its economic crisis.

1 of 20 outletsLankadeepaReported 10 Nov 2026, 3:07 pm

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Spending & allocations

Public Finance Committee proposes targeting fuel subsidies to needy and public transport

The Committee on Public Finance discussed directing fuel subsidies specifically to the most needy and the public transport sector, rather than offering them equally to all consumers.

1 of 20 outletsLankadeepaReported 10 Nov 2026, 6:26 am

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Spending & allocations

Government to present 2027 budget allocating Rs. 2 trillion for infrastructure

The government is scheduled to present the 2027 National Budget to Parliament on 12 November 2026, shifting its policy focus from economic stabilization toward growth.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 10 Nov 2026, 1:30 am

Monday 9 November

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Parliament & votes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to present 2027 budget to Parliament on November 12

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the government's 2027 budget speech to Parliament on Thursday, November 12. The Appropriation Bill for 2027 was previously presented for its first reading on October 7.

1 of 20 outletsThamilanReported 9 Nov 2026, 5:30 am

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to present third budget on Thursday amid tax concerns

President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to present his third Budget to Parliament on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

1 of 20 outletsFT.lkReported 9 Nov 2026, 4:13 am

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