A special discussion is currently underway between the the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the United National Party (UNP) regarding voting on the second reading of the budget.
Speaking to the press yesterday (Mar 11), TNA MP Mavai Senathirajah said that his party would not vote in favour of the budget if it does not address the issues of the North and the East.
However, TNA leader R. Sampanthan speaking during today's budget debate appreciated the allocations for the North and the East in this years budget by calling it 'substantial'.
The vote on the second reading of the budget is set to take place this evening (March 12).
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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