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Parliament, government policy, elections and political developments across Sri Lanka.

Lawyers and rights groups raise concerns over new security bills

Two major security bills are drawing scrutiny from lawyers and rights organisations as they move through the legislative process. The…

SLC on track for parliament-approved constitution before year-end

Sri Lanka Cricket is on course to have a new constitution approved by Parliament before the end of 2026, according…

Cabinet approves US$100 million ADB loan to support economic recovery

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to obtain a US$100 million loan…

Parliament takes up rabies control and dog registration measures

Parliament met from 20 to 23 October with an agenda covering public debt, government spending, drug law amendments, and rabies…

Sri Lanka keeps 5% inflation target for the next three years

The government and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka have signed a new Monetary Policy Framework Agreement that keeps the…