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)
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)
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)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in the Monaragala District. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (5:49 PM)
A total of four inmates have reportedly escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (7:02 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)