Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read.
2025 Budget passed in Parliament
Parliament today passed the third reading of the 2025 Appropriation Bill, with 159 votes in favour and 45 against. The Budget, presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, had its second reading approved on February 25.
Air Force training aircraft crashes in Wariyapola, Pilots safe
A Sri Lanka Air Force training aircraft crashed in Wariyapola early this morning after losing radar contact. Both pilots safely ejected, and the Air Force has launched an investigation into the incident.
MP Rohini tables list of UNP members allegedly killed by JVP
MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna tabled in Parliament a list of 1,300 UNP members and activists allegedly killed by the JVP, along with details of over 900 family members. The move follows the government’s efforts to document victims of political violence.
CID to probe lands involving former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa
Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe told Parliament that a CID probe has been requested into land deals involving former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa in Gampaha. He revealed the lands were bought in 2012 and sold at significantly higher prices in 2023.
Six granted bail over Weligama shooting linked to suspended IGP Deshabandu
Six suspects of the 2023 Weligama shooting incident, linked to suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, were granted bail after surrendering to court. The shooting resulted in the death of a CCD officer and injuries to another.
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A Sri Lanka Air Force training jet crashed in Wariyapola, with both pilots ejecting safely. Footage shows one pilot with visible injuries being rushed for medical treatment. pic.twitter.com/u8AWq3vlD6
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