The central government on Thursday exempted a wide range of critical petrochemical products till June 30th, in light of the ongoing war in the Middle East and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (3:16 PM)
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan , has been remanded by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate s Court pending the Attorney General s recommendations in connection with investigations into the disappearance of a Vice Chancellor in the Eastern Province in 2006. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (6:29 PM)
The final rites of former Minister Mahinda Wijesekera will be performed on Saturday (04). MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (3:47 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says that three-hour water cuts will be imposed in Battaramulla, Pamankada, Wellawatte, Nawala and surrounding areas on every other day from today (April 2) until April 10 from 10.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (5:09 PM)
A discussion on water management was held this afternoon (02) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in view of prevailing weather and climate variations, the potential onset of El Ni�o conditions and the commencement of paddy cultivation for the Yala season. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (12:12 AM)
The visiting delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (02) to discuss Sri Lanka s ongoing economic reform programme and progress under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (4:00 PM)