COPF approves regulations to issue free 30-day ETA to tourists from 40 countries
2026-05-08
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved regulations to grant free 30-day electronic tourist visas (ETA) to citizens ofContinue Reading
COPF questions Central Bank over NDB fraud, internal audit failures
2026-05-08
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has questioned the Central Bank of Sri Lanka over the financial fraud reported atContinue Reading
“I don’t know”: Harsha says unaware of Treasury Secretary’s COPF appearance today
2026-04-30
Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman Harsha de Silva says he has not been informed of Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma’sContinue Reading
COPF mulls summoning Finance Ministry Secretary on Treasury cyber fraud
2026-04-28
Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman MP Harsha de Silva says he intends to summon the Finance Ministry Secretary beforeContinue Reading
DMT says province identifier on number plates scrapped after failed RFID project
2026-04-24
The Department of Motor Traffic has acknowledged that the removal of the Province indication on vehicle number plates was dueContinue Reading
COPF urges officials to expedite ‘Ditawah’ housing assistance payments
2026-02-25
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has discussed the progress of disaster relief provided to the public affected byContinue Reading
COPF calls for legal framework on Rs. 200 daily allowance for estate workers
2026-02-25
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has instructed officials to establish a legal framework for the Rs. 200 dailyContinue Reading
COPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill
2026-02-16
The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill was approved by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) at a meeting heldContinue Reading
Harsha de Silva questions legality of political control over state funds
2026-02-10
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has questioned the legality of delegating spending powers over state funds to political candidates andContinue Reading
Relief-related import regulations approved by COPF
2026-01-07
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Regulations Issued under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No.Continue Reading
COPF approves Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill
2026-01-07
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill, post consideration. AccordingContinue Reading
No Auditor General in 08 months : Harsha writes to President AKD
2025-12-25
Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman, MP Harsha de Silva, has appealed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, seeking to resolveContinue Reading
Harsha flags concerns over 2025 FDI figures despite BOI reports at COPF
2025-11-26
Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva says Sri Lanka has recorded approximately US$827 million in foreignContinue Reading
COPF takes draft report on 2026 Appropriation Bill for consideration
2025-11-13
The draft report prepared in accordance with Standing Order 121(5)(i) of Parliament regarding the Appropriation Bill for the Financial YearContinue Reading
COPF approves 2026 Appropriation Bill
2025-10-24
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has granted its approval for the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026. ThisContinue Reading
COPF approves increased levy on imported onions and potatoes
2025-10-22
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the government’s move to increase the Special Commodity Levy (SCL) on importedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka owes USD 37 billion in foreign loans, Rs. 19.6 trillion in domestic debt
2025-10-09
At a meeting of the Committee on Public Finance chaired by MP Harsha de Silva, officials from the State DebtContinue Reading
COPF approves 2026 Budget for Bribery Commission
2025-09-15
The Committee on Public Finance has approved the 2026 budget estimate of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
