The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to reduce the duration of the scheduled water supply interruptions to 18 hours, taking into consideration the requests made by consumers. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:10 PM)
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spending ceilings. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (2:46 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, Northcentral and Uva provinces, and in Trincomalee, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (2:45 PM)
The Department of Irrigation says that there will be no issue in releasing water for paddy fields during the upcoming Yala season this year. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (5:33 PM)
A total of 512 individuals have been arrested during a series of search operations carried out islandwide under crime and drug prevention raids. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:01 PM)
World food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year and could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (6:08 PM)