Colombo, October 1(Daily Mirror) - The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the release of Rs. 11 billion for the general election scheduled for November 14, 2024. 

With the 2024 budget lacking provisions for the election, the Cabinet approved Rs. 5 billion from the Consolidated Fund and decided to allocate an additional Rs. 6 billion for election-related expenses to be settled in 2025. 

These funds will be included in the Vote on Account to be presented to Parliament for the upcoming fiscal year.