Rs. 47 billion supplementary estimate presented in parliament
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Newswire reports that Parliament passed Supplementary Estimate No. 08 of 2026 on November 5, approving Rs. 4,261 million for a UAV system for the Sri Lanka Air Force. The estimate was debated from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Newswire says the proposed system is intended to strengthen Air Force operational capabilities amid changing security and environmental conditions. The estimate refers to disaster risks in the Bay of Bengal and nearby regions, as well as emerging threats linked to sustained adverse weather.
Newswire reports that the allocation may be financed from the Consolidated Fund, other government funds or government borrowing. Earlier, Newswire reported that the Parliamentary Business Committee, chaired by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, had scheduled the estimate for debate; Ada Derana also reported that a debate was planned.
Newswire reports that Parliament separately passed the Trusts (Amendment) Bill without changes after its Second Reading debate. It says Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented the bill, which seeks to amend the Trusts Ordinance.
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