website hit counter
Friday, July 11, 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025

HomeNewsBudget 2025: President Dissanayake’s First Budget to Be Presented Today

Budget 2025: President Dissanayake’s First Budget to Be Presented Today

Budget 2025: President Dissanayake’s First Budget to Be Presented Today

spot_img

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Budget 2025 to be presented to Parliament, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Scheduled for today (17), this marks the first budget presentation under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration. Parliament will convene at 10:30 a.m. for the President’s Budget Speech.

The government faces a balancing act, aiming to ease the economic burden on the poor, as per its manifesto while ensuring the continuation of the $3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout.

The second reading (Budget Speech) of the Appropriation Bill will take place today, followed by a seven-day debate from February 18 to 25. The vote on the second reading is set for February 25 at 6:00 p.m.

The Committee Stage Debate will span 19 days, including four Saturdays, from February 27 to March 21, with the final vote on the third reading scheduled for March 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Latest articles

Air Lanka Saree Interview Puts Apsari Tillakaratne in Turbulence

Apsari Sinhghabahu Tillakaratne, a former flight attendant with Air Lanka—now known as SriLankan Airlines—is...

Science Meets Spirituality: Global Buddhist Conference Marks Dalai Lama’s 90th Birth Anniversary

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and scientific breakthroughs, humanity continues to...

Asian Paints Causeway powers a new chapter in Sri Lankan motorsport as title sponsor of Walawa Supercross 2025

Asian Paints Causeway, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 auto refinish coatings company, proudly announces its...

Excessive Spending on Whitening Products Behind Many Domestic Disputes in Mahiyanganaya: Police Officer

A significant number of domestic disputes reported in Mahiyanganaya are linked to women spending...

More like this

Air Lanka Saree Interview Puts Apsari Tillakaratne in Turbulence

Apsari Sinhghabahu Tillakaratne, a former flight attendant with Air Lanka—now known as SriLankan Airlines—is...

Science Meets Spirituality: Global Buddhist Conference Marks Dalai Lama’s 90th Birth Anniversary

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and scientific breakthroughs, humanity continues to...

Excessive Spending on Whitening Products Behind Many Domestic Disputes in Mahiyanganaya: Police Officer

A significant number of domestic disputes reported in Mahiyanganaya are linked to women spending...