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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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Monday 2 November

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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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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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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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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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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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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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President Dissanayake directs plans to curb 40% post-harvest fish losses

Sri Lanka loses approximately 40% of its annual fish production of nearly 400,000 metric tonnes to post-harvest wastage, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said at a 2027 Budget review meeting on 27 October.

2 of 20 outletsDaily Mirror · The MorningReported 29 Oct 2026, 5:30 am

Sunday 25 October

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Mano Ganesan questions government as only 27.9% of 2026 development budget spent

Tamil Progressive Alliance leader MP Mano Ganesan stated that only 385 billion rupees, or 27.9%, of the 1,380 billion rupees allocated for development in the 2026 budget had been spent as of September 30.

1 of 20 outletsThamilanReported 25 Oct 2026, 5:30 am

Friday 23 October

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Sajith Premadasa demands 2026 budget progress data ahead of 2027 budget presentation

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa asked the government in Parliament on 22 October 2026 to disclose the progress of 2026 budget proposals before the 2027 budget is presented on 12 November.

4 of 20 outletsDinamina · DivainaReported 23 Oct 2026, 9:27 am

Thursday 22 October

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Dr. Anila Jayanth denies fuel, gas, and medicine shortages, outlines SME funding plans

Deputy Minister of Labour and Finance Dr. Anila Jayanth stated that Sri Lanka will not face shortages of gas, fuel, or medicine, dismissing attempts to create such perceptions.

1 of 20 outletsDinaminaReported 22 Oct 2026, 6:43 am

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