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Budget Speech 2025…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is presenting the NPP government's first budget this morning.
01:18 PM
The President concluded the presentation of the Budget 2025.
01:18 PM
"Let us all work together to build our country and show respect for one another. Let us take pride in this beautiful, sacred land that is our homeland. There will be no more communal conflicts in this country. From now on, religion, race, and gender will no longer divide us. We also invite Sri Lankans living abroad to join us in this journey"
01:13 PM
The President vowed to create a society where everyone is afraid to take bribes
01:10 PM
The government will ensure justice for every rupee of taxpayers by taking steps to prevent tax evasion and illegal financial activities.
01:04 PM
The tax system is being digitized to enhance transparency in tax administration.
01:03 PM
Payment of a daily wage of Rs. 1,700 for plantation workers to be implemented.
01:02 PM
Pension increases for all retirees who retired before January 1, 2020, will be implemented in three phases.
12:56 PM
Private sector employers have agreed to increase the basic salary of private sector employees from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 27,000 starting in April this year, and up to Rs. 30,000 by January 2026.
12:54 PM
Rs. 10,000 million will be allocated for state sector recruitment.
12:54 PM
Rs 110Bn to be allocated for salary increases this year
12:50 PM
The government has announced a salary increase for public sector employees, raising the basic salary from Rs. 24,250 to Rs. 40,000.
12:46 PM
A housing scheme of 108 units will be constructed in Kottawa Palathuruwatte, funded by the Chinese government, for artists and journalists.
12:45 PM
Rs 300Mn to be allocated for celebrating National Sri Lankan Day
12:44 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for the renovation of housing schemes for low-income families.
12:43 PM
Rs. 1,500 million will be allocated for resettlement.
12:41 PM
Rs 300Mn to be allocated to reduce Human-Elephant Conflicts, Rs 250Mn for compensation
12:38 PM
Rs 1 million to be allocated for each MP through the decentralized budget
12:35 PM
Rs. 5,000 million will be allocated for the Clean Sri Lanka program.
12:34 PM
Proposals to be presented for the economic development of the Eastern Province, with plans to secure support from the Indian government.
12:32 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated to commence the construction of the Vadduvakal Bridge.
12:29 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for the development of rural bridges, and Rs. 5,000 million will be allocated for rural roads and bridges in the Northern Province.
12:28 PM
A new program to be developed to address the long-standing debt of SriLankan Airlines
12:28 PM
Rs 500Mn to be allocated for railway transportation modernization
12:27 PM
Rs. 100 million will be allocated for the feasibility study of the development of the Thambuttegama Railway Station as a pilot project to initiate train-based agricultural produce transportation.
12:23 PM
Skill development program to be launched for convicted prisoners
12:22 PM
Rs 250 million will be allocated for the preliminary work of the proposed expansion of the Kelaniweli railway line from Avissawella to Ratnapura.
12:21 PM
Rs. 3,000 million will be allocated to procure 100 low-floor buses to be operated in urban areas of Colombo.
12:17 PM
Rs 15Bn to be allocated to offer higher interest rates for senior citizens.
12:16 PM
Rs. 500 million will be allocated for the program to eliminate the drug menace.
12:15 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for the supply of a package of dry rations through Sathosa outlets for the festive season."
12:15 PM
A proposal has been made to allocate Rs. 1 million to build permanent and secure houses for each orphaned child.
12:12 PM
The compensation given to victims of natural disasters will be increased from Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 1 million.
12:10 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for child welfare at children's homes. Rs. 2,000 will be credited to the account of each child at children's homes monthly, and Rs. 3,000 will be given to the guardians of the children.
12:07 PM
Rs. 250 million will be allocated for the purchase of vehicles to transport accused children to courts.
12:05 PM
Rs 200Mn to be allocated for the Development of freshwater fishing industry
12:04 PM
The monthly allowance for kidney patients will be increased from Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,000, while the allowance for low-income senior citizens will be increased from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000.
12:02 PM
Rs 250Mn to be allocated to support the production of ceylon cinnamon and other local products
12:02 PM
Rs. 232.5 Billion will be allocated for the Aswesuma benefits.
12:01 PM
Rs. 500 million will be allocated for coconut cultivation in the Northern Coconut Triangle.
12:01 PM
An updated data system to be established to assist in agricultural decision-making
11:56 AM
Rs. 2,500 million is proposed to be allocated for the development of the dairy sector.
11:56 AM
Monthly allowance awarded to Grade 5 students to be increased from Rs 750 to Rs 1,000
11:54 AM
Steps will be taken to amend the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) Act to regulate the collection of paddy and rice.
11:53 AM
Sixty-one oil tanks in Trincomalee will be developed in collaboration with international partners.
11:51 AM
The cost of a preschool child's breakfast to be increased Rs 100
11:50 AM
Rs 100 million to be allocated to increase preschool teachers' allowances.
11:50 AM
Rs. 35,000 million has been allocated for the supply of fertilizer in 2025.
11:47 AM
Rs. 100 million will be allocated for the development of infrastructure facilities at the Jaffna Library. Rs. 200 million will be allocated for the development of libraries in other parts of the country.
11:45 AM
Rs. 500 million will be allocated for the development of sports schools in five provinces.
11:42 AM
Rs. 500 million has been allocated for the project to review the school system.
11:42 AM
Mahapola installment to increase from Rs.5,000 to Rs.7,500
11:41 AM
Rs. 1,000 million has been allocated to supply meals for school children.
11:39 AM
Rs 185Bn to allocated for purchase of drugs and medical equipment
11:39 AM
Rs. 135 billion has been allocated for the development of the university system.
11:37 AM
Rs. 200 million has been allocated to establish an autism treatment center at Ridgeway Hospital.
11:36 AM
Rs. 120 Mn allocated for women's empowerment programs
11:36 AM
The highest-ever allocation of Rs. 604 billion has been allocated for the health sector.
11:34 AM
Rs. 7,500 million has been allocated for the supply of nutrition packs for pregnant mothers, and Rs. 5,000 million has been allocated for the supply of Thriposha.
11:33 AM
The Development Bank will be established according to the structure of the existing state banks. State banks have expressed their agreement with the development loan schemes.
11:31 AM
Money has not been allocated for MPs' vehicles this year. They will not get the vehicle permits either.
11:30 AM
Rs. 1Bn to be allocated for commercialization of research and new innovations
11:29 AM
Luxury vehicles belonging to the government will be auctioned in March this year.
11:24 AM
Government to launch digital ticketing for tourism and allocates Rs. 500 million
11:22 AM
Plans are being made to strengthen data protection laws.
11:22 AM
Rs. 500 million will be allocated to develop new tourist locations such as Anuradhapura and Yapahuwa.
11:20 AM
Government plans to unveil a series of steps to reduce the circulation of physical currency notes
11:20 AM
Rs. 3,000 million will be allocated for the development of the digital economy, in addition to the current allocations.
11:18 AM
The concept of 'all services from one place' is being created with the necessary approvals for the steps required to digitize public services.
11:17 AM
"We are working on a long-term solution to port congestion. We need a national quality management system in the country. We are allocating Rs. 750 million this year to achieve our goal," the President said.
11:14 AM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for upgrading scanning services at the Colombo Port and Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport.
11:13 AM
Bimsaviya Program will be expedited
11:13 AM
Government-owned lands will be leased for productive economic activities.
11:10 AM
A new Act will be introduced on Public-Private Partnerships.
11:07 AM
The Economic Transformation Act will be amended.
11:06 AM
New tariff structures will be established to create a simple, transparent, and predictable tariff framework aimed at removing barriers to accessing high-quality raw materials at affordable prices.
11:06 AM
A new Customs Act will be introduced by amending the present Act.
11:04 AM
Action will be taken to expand the free trade agreement.
11:03 AM
The national development plan is to be drafted for the years 2025 and 2029.
11:00 AM
Essential goods and services will be provided continuously, ensuring they are available at fair prices while maintaining quality standards.
11:00 AM
Export revenue of USD 19 billion is expected in 2025.
10:58 AM
We are aware of how the previous administration utilized limited tax revenues. Our intention is to manage the limited tax funds prudently and responsibly.
10:58 AM
The highest allocation ever has been made for the education and health sectors.
10:57 AM
At present, we have successfully achieved a level of stability. The vision of this budget is to ensure the economic rights and well-being of the people.
10:55 AM
The government expects to set up a system that will lead to a new journey of collective discipline by reducing corruption and waste.
10:54 AM
Presenting the 2025 budget, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that amid declining real wages, there is a growing demand for fair wage increases. He assured that steps will be taken to ensure economic stability for the public.
10:52 AM
All citizens play a role in economic activity.
10:50 AM
The government aims to spend limited tax money on a priority basis.
10:45 AM
The government expects to maintain economic growth in 2025 at 5 per cent.
10:41 AM
The government has managed to stabilise the economy, strengthen the rupee against the US Dollar, and instill confidence among investors despite various claims against the NPP government.
10:34 AM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presents the budget 2025
10:20 AM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament a short while ago where he is expected to deliver the 2025 Budget Speech.
09:51 AM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as the Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the government's budget for the year 2025 at 10:30 AM today.
09:49 AM
The Cabinet has given its approval for the presentation of the 2025 budget to Parliament, Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
01:18 PM
The President concluded the presentation of the Budget 2025.
01:18 PM
"Let us all work together to build our country and show respect for one another. Let us take pride in this beautiful, sacred land that is our homeland. There will be no more communal conflicts in this country. From now on, religion, race, and gender will no longer divide us. We also invite Sri Lankans living abroad to join us in this journey"
01:13 PM
The President vowed to create a society where everyone is afraid to take bribes
01:10 PM
The government will ensure justice for every rupee of taxpayers by taking steps to prevent tax evasion and illegal financial activities.
01:04 PM
The tax system is being digitized to enhance transparency in tax administration.
01:03 PM
Payment of a daily wage of Rs. 1,700 for plantation workers to be implemented.
01:02 PM
Pension increases for all retirees who retired before January 1, 2020, will be implemented in three phases.
12:56 PM
Private sector employers have agreed to increase the basic salary of private sector employees from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 27,000 starting in April this year, and up to Rs. 30,000 by January 2026.
12:54 PM
Rs. 10,000 million will be allocated for state sector recruitment.
12:54 PM
Rs 110Bn to be allocated for salary increases this year
12:50 PM
The government has announced a salary increase for public sector employees, raising the basic salary from Rs. 24,250 to Rs. 40,000.
12:46 PM
A housing scheme of 108 units will be constructed in Kottawa Palathuruwatte, funded by the Chinese government, for artists and journalists.
12:45 PM
Rs 300Mn to be allocated for celebrating National Sri Lankan Day
12:44 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for the renovation of housing schemes for low-income families.
12:43 PM
Rs. 1,500 million will be allocated for resettlement.
12:41 PM
Rs 300Mn to be allocated to reduce Human-Elephant Conflicts, Rs 250Mn for compensation
12:38 PM
Rs 1 million to be allocated for each MP through the decentralized budget
12:35 PM
Rs. 5,000 million will be allocated for the Clean Sri Lanka program.
12:34 PM
Proposals to be presented for the economic development of the Eastern Province, with plans to secure support from the Indian government.
12:32 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated to commence the construction of the Vadduvakal Bridge.
12:29 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for the development of rural bridges, and Rs. 5,000 million will be allocated for rural roads and bridges in the Northern Province.
12:28 PM
A new program to be developed to address the long-standing debt of SriLankan Airlines
12:28 PM
Rs 500Mn to be allocated for railway transportation modernization
12:27 PM
Rs. 100 million will be allocated for the feasibility study of the development of the Thambuttegama Railway Station as a pilot project to initiate train-based agricultural produce transportation.
12:23 PM
Skill development program to be launched for convicted prisoners
12:22 PM
Rs 250 million will be allocated for the preliminary work of the proposed expansion of the Kelaniweli railway line from Avissawella to Ratnapura.
12:21 PM
Rs. 3,000 million will be allocated to procure 100 low-floor buses to be operated in urban areas of Colombo.
12:17 PM
Rs 15Bn to be allocated to offer higher interest rates for senior citizens.
12:16 PM
Rs. 500 million will be allocated for the program to eliminate the drug menace.
12:15 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for the supply of a package of dry rations through Sathosa outlets for the festive season."
12:15 PM
A proposal has been made to allocate Rs. 1 million to build permanent and secure houses for each orphaned child.
12:12 PM
The compensation given to victims of natural disasters will be increased from Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 1 million.
12:10 PM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for child welfare at children's homes. Rs. 2,000 will be credited to the account of each child at children's homes monthly, and Rs. 3,000 will be given to the guardians of the children.
12:07 PM
Rs. 250 million will be allocated for the purchase of vehicles to transport accused children to courts.
12:05 PM
Rs 200Mn to be allocated for the Development of freshwater fishing industry
12:04 PM
The monthly allowance for kidney patients will be increased from Rs. 7,500 to Rs. 10,000, while the allowance for low-income senior citizens will be increased from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 5,000.
12:02 PM
Rs 250Mn to be allocated to support the production of ceylon cinnamon and other local products
12:02 PM
Rs. 232.5 Billion will be allocated for the Aswesuma benefits.
12:01 PM
Rs. 500 million will be allocated for coconut cultivation in the Northern Coconut Triangle.
12:01 PM
An updated data system to be established to assist in agricultural decision-making
11:56 AM
Rs. 2,500 million is proposed to be allocated for the development of the dairy sector.
11:56 AM
Monthly allowance awarded to Grade 5 students to be increased from Rs 750 to Rs 1,000
11:54 AM
Steps will be taken to amend the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) Act to regulate the collection of paddy and rice.
11:53 AM
Sixty-one oil tanks in Trincomalee will be developed in collaboration with international partners.
11:51 AM
The cost of a preschool child's breakfast to be increased Rs 100
11:50 AM
Rs 100 million to be allocated to increase preschool teachers' allowances.
11:50 AM
Rs. 35,000 million has been allocated for the supply of fertilizer in 2025.
11:47 AM
Rs. 100 million will be allocated for the development of infrastructure facilities at the Jaffna Library. Rs. 200 million will be allocated for the development of libraries in other parts of the country.
11:45 AM
Rs. 500 million will be allocated for the development of sports schools in five provinces.
11:42 AM
Rs. 500 million has been allocated for the project to review the school system.
11:42 AM
Mahapola installment to increase from Rs.5,000 to Rs.7,500
11:41 AM
Rs. 1,000 million has been allocated to supply meals for school children.
11:39 AM
Rs 185Bn to allocated for purchase of drugs and medical equipment
11:39 AM
Rs. 135 billion has been allocated for the development of the university system.
11:37 AM
Rs. 200 million has been allocated to establish an autism treatment center at Ridgeway Hospital.
11:36 AM
Rs. 120 Mn allocated for women's empowerment programs
11:36 AM
The highest-ever allocation of Rs. 604 billion has been allocated for the health sector.
11:34 AM
Rs. 7,500 million has been allocated for the supply of nutrition packs for pregnant mothers, and Rs. 5,000 million has been allocated for the supply of Thriposha.
11:33 AM
The Development Bank will be established according to the structure of the existing state banks. State banks have expressed their agreement with the development loan schemes.
11:31 AM
Money has not been allocated for MPs' vehicles this year. They will not get the vehicle permits either.
11:30 AM
Rs. 1Bn to be allocated for commercialization of research and new innovations
11:29 AM
Luxury vehicles belonging to the government will be auctioned in March this year.
11:24 AM
Government to launch digital ticketing for tourism and allocates Rs. 500 million
11:22 AM
Plans are being made to strengthen data protection laws.
11:22 AM
Rs. 500 million will be allocated to develop new tourist locations such as Anuradhapura and Yapahuwa.
11:20 AM
Government plans to unveil a series of steps to reduce the circulation of physical currency notes
11:20 AM
Rs. 3,000 million will be allocated for the development of the digital economy, in addition to the current allocations.
11:18 AM
The concept of 'all services from one place' is being created with the necessary approvals for the steps required to digitize public services.
11:17 AM
"We are working on a long-term solution to port congestion. We need a national quality management system in the country. We are allocating Rs. 750 million this year to achieve our goal," the President said.
11:14 AM
Rs. 1,000 million will be allocated for upgrading scanning services at the Colombo Port and Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport.
11:13 AM
Bimsaviya Program will be expedited
11:13 AM
Government-owned lands will be leased for productive economic activities.
11:10 AM
A new Act will be introduced on Public-Private Partnerships.
11:07 AM
The Economic Transformation Act will be amended.
11:06 AM
New tariff structures will be established to create a simple, transparent, and predictable tariff framework aimed at removing barriers to accessing high-quality raw materials at affordable prices.
11:06 AM
A new Customs Act will be introduced by amending the present Act.
11:04 AM
Action will be taken to expand the free trade agreement.
11:03 AM
The national development plan is to be drafted for the years 2025 and 2029.
11:00 AM
Essential goods and services will be provided continuously, ensuring they are available at fair prices while maintaining quality standards.
11:00 AM
Export revenue of USD 19 billion is expected in 2025.
10:58 AM
We are aware of how the previous administration utilized limited tax revenues. Our intention is to manage the limited tax funds prudently and responsibly.
10:58 AM
The highest allocation ever has been made for the education and health sectors.
10:57 AM
At present, we have successfully achieved a level of stability. The vision of this budget is to ensure the economic rights and well-being of the people.
10:55 AM
The government expects to set up a system that will lead to a new journey of collective discipline by reducing corruption and waste.
10:54 AM
Presenting the 2025 budget, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that amid declining real wages, there is a growing demand for fair wage increases. He assured that steps will be taken to ensure economic stability for the public.
10:52 AM
All citizens play a role in economic activity.
10:50 AM
The government aims to spend limited tax money on a priority basis.
10:45 AM
The government expects to maintain economic growth in 2025 at 5 per cent.
10:41 AM
The government has managed to stabilise the economy, strengthen the rupee against the US Dollar, and instill confidence among investors despite various claims against the NPP government.
10:34 AM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presents the budget 2025
10:20 AM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament a short while ago where he is expected to deliver the 2025 Budget Speech.
09:51 AM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as the Minister of Finance, is scheduled to present the government's budget for the year 2025 at 10:30 AM today.
09:49 AM
The Cabinet has given its approval for the presentation of the 2025 budget to Parliament, Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
Comments - 23
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noff Monday, 17 February 2025 10:39 AM
HON SIR- CBSL To Take Action for the following online loan web app mafia companies Debt Trap with foreign collaboration such as Fino.lk ,Loanme.lk , Fastrupee.lk, , Cash X.lk , Lotus Loan.lk, onCredi.lk. Loan Plus.lk, monigo.lk has ruined most than lakhs Innocent peoples Hard Earn monies by false Advertisement in the web as 0% interest for the first loan but after settling the Loan they trap person 2nd loan onward with Exorbitant interest charges up to 65% Per Month for the Loan Obtained, is a day light robbery of Innocent Peoples Hard Earned money, as they Register under (Pvt )Ltd
Hassanda Monday, 17 February 2025 01:12 PM
Hon CBSL Governor Yes its true Please Take serious Action with these Cash loan Fraudulent Companies
NIHAL WEERAWARDANE Monday, 17 February 2025 04:48 PM
VERY GOOD REMARKS - CONGRATULATION --
noff Monday, 17 February 2025 10:44 AM
HON SIR-CBSL
S P Monday, 17 February 2025 12:38 PM
Low-floor buses is an excellent proposal. Another one would have been but missing is 'we will stop blaming the past for the current problems but do our utmost to resolve them'! AKD can win a good chunk of people from the opposition if he makes that promise! He will be our President too if he does that!
noff Monday, 17 February 2025 12:50 PM
HON SIR- CBSL
Sam Monday, 17 February 2025 01:25 PM
No mention of increase in tax slabs. Seems to me like tax payers are just funding pay increases to the inefficient public service employees and funding the recruitment of more of them.
noff Monday, 17 February 2025 02:20 PM
HON SIR ,CBSL
Sutharshan Monday, 17 February 2025 02:27 PM
It’s very regrettable no allocation of funds to develop Palali airport to international standard. Thus no business travellers to the North, failure of tourism, failure of connection to rest of the world, failure of 50,000 jobs in the north. Nothing mentioned about handing over private lands to rightful owners. When will it happen. ? This is one of the reasons for a two states in one country.
NIHAL WEERAWARDANE Monday, 17 February 2025 04:50 PM
VERY GOOD REMRAKS - CONGRATULATION --
Nesuraj Monday, 17 February 2025 05:46 PM
I Whole heartedly agree with your comments.
Nagendran Monday, 17 February 2025 07:44 PM
North will not be able to develop without an international airport to the standard of BIA. If politicians, governments cannot realise and understand, they are burying their heads. Palaly should be the place. Suggesting any other places will end up like Mattala and will delay development.
Lala Monday, 17 February 2025 02:33 PM
How do you pay 1700 as daily wage while price of Rs. 200 per kilo (Teas). Are you going to increase price of tea kilo (raw leaf) to 350 ?
noff Monday, 17 February 2025 04:28 PM
CBSL
I M F Sirisena Monday, 17 February 2025 04:59 PM
Come out of the parliament and ispeek no ? All 76 1 years talk only. Talk talk talk and talk promises promises promises then loan loans loans All srrilanka peoples want is every thing free without working no? Lazy lazy lazy bunch of island people
Professor A.S.Chandrabose Monday, 17 February 2025 06:05 PM
Congratulations to NPP for the announced wage increase for estate workers. The wage increase is limited to RPCs and state-owned estates. I strongly believe the plucking norm will remain at 18 to 20 kgs (with an additional 2 to 3 kgs for sack rates per session). This is because our tea bushes in the plantation sectors are saturated, and no matter how much is fed, this is the maximum can be plucked by a worker per day in Sri Lanka.
Balaraman Monday, 17 February 2025 11:45 PM
Agree
Nimal Fernando Monday, 17 February 2025 06:32 PM
@Lala Very true. The tea pluckers bearly manages to pluck 25 kilos daily and the estate get paid Rs.170.00 per kilo. With all the befits to the employees and the overheads that is very high as cost of production. President try to buy tea estate and see if you could make a profit or would go bankrupt like our country.
Peter Perera Monday, 17 February 2025 06:50 PM
Billions and millions are being allocated to be spent. Where is he getting this kind of funds. He has projected $19 billion in exports. Exporting coconuts? Also we have to pay our debts that has not being paid for years. As we speak the rupee is depreciating. We are living in borrowed money. He must be having some kind of magic or going to bring back the Uganda looted money. Good luck akd !!
WHO IS THE MASTER MAIND Monday, 17 February 2025 09:44 PM
IS IT ALLOCATED TO NEW SMALL OR BIG INDUSTRY ? HOW MUCH?
WHO IS THE MASTER MAIND Monday, 17 February 2025 09:44 PM
IS IT ALLOCATED TO NEW SMALL OR BIG INDUSTRY ? HOW MUCH?
WHO IS THE MASTER MAIND Monday, 17 February 2025 09:44 PM
IS IT ALLOCATED TO NEW SMALL OR BIG INDUSTRY ? HOW MUCH?
Budge Tuesday, 18 February 2025 12:51 PM
RW prepares the budget and AKD reads it. Never happened before!!
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