The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a series of 24-hour water cuts affecting several areas due to ongoing water shortages. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (1:38 PM)
The World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka today (03) launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka s continued recovery, help achieve its 7% medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (9:41 PM)
The Kalatuwawa Water Treatment Plant, which is one of the main facilities supplying clean drinking water to the Colombo city and its surrounding areas, has only about 20 days worth of water remaining, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, Engineer Chandana Bandara stated today (02). MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (2:14 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has rejected the bail application of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who is in remand in custody over allegations of accepting bribes in connection with the purchase of Airbus aircraft. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (1:15 PM)
Major General Manada Yahampath of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry has been appointed as the 68th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with effect from today (02), according to Sri Lanka Army.
2 Apr 2026 (6:10 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Uva provinces, and in Galle, Matara, and Anuradhapura districts. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (3:59 PM)