Month: September 2026
PAYE relief back on the table as Budget approaches
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is signalling possible further relief on Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax in the upcoming Budget, with Minister Bimal...
PTA replacement sparks fresh debate over State power, protest and civil liberties
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s attempt to replace its controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) with a new Protection of the...
Calls for justice renewed as Lasantha’s story returns in Sinhala
‘We know who killed Lasantha, but he will not die’: Kasun Pussewela ‘Heroes like Lasantha should not die, they should win’: Ranga Dissanayake...
Government must reach IMF understanding before presenting Budget, says Harsha
By The Pulseline News Desk Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has said the Government will need to reach an understanding with the International...
20 more forests across six districts to be declared forest reserves
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is set to expand Sri Lanka’s protected forest network, with 20 additional forest areas across six...
EU Parliament delegation reviews Sri Lanka’s reforms, GSP+ engagement and 22nd Amendment
By The Pulseline News Desk A visiting delegation from the European Parliament has held a series of discussions with Sri Lankan parliamentary leaders...
Parliament clears 22nd Amendment with two-thirds majority
By The Pulseline News Desk Parliament has approved the second and third readings of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution by a...
ADB disbursements lag behind 2026 target as Parliament flags aid implementation gap
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s ability to draw down multilateral development financing is facing a significant implementation gap, with only 5.7%...
Sri Lanka to put foreign policy priorities in focus at UN General Assembly
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka is set to present its foreign policy priorities and positions on key global issues at the...
Opposition MPs turn Parliament black ahead of 22nd Amendment vote
By The Pulseline News Desk Opposition MPs arrived in Parliament dressed in black today (25), signaling their opposition to the Government’s proposed 22nd...
