State Minister for Plantations, Enterprise Reforms and Finance, Mr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, has announced that a dedicated allocation of Rs. 10 billion has been reserved for potential future elections. This provision, while not explicitly outlined in the budget proposals, has been included in the estimates.

A meeting between a delegation led by State Councilor of China Hon. Shen Yiqin and Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was held at the Parliament Nov- (20).
Cabinet Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament, Secretary General of Parliament Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, and Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mr. Qi Zhenhong were present at the occasion.

The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2024 was passed in the Parliament today (21) by a majority of 45 votes.