The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) would vote against the budget if its demands are not met, TNA parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah said.
He made these remarks during the debate on the second reading of the budget in Parliament yesterday.
Meanwhile, United People's Freedom Alliance parliamentarian Shantha Bandara speaking during the debate had called on the government to reduce the taxes imposed on motor vehicles and three-wheelers.
The parliamentarian cautioned that the three-wheeler industry would be badly affected if the government fails to do so.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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