Thursday Nov 12, 2026
Thursday Nov 12, 2026
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Parliament yesterday approved a Rs.7.5 billion supplementary estimate to finance the Government’s purchase of paddy during the 2026 Yala season.
The supplementary allocation was presented to Parliament by Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lal Kantha.
The estimate was taken up for debate in Parliament yesterday, with proceedings continuing until 12:30 p.m., before its approval.
The Rs.7.5 billion allocation will be used to fund Government purchases of paddy from the 2026 Yala harvest.
