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 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)
Pakistan s government has raised petrol prices by 43% and high speed diesel by 55% overnight, saying it was due to increasing oil prices caused by the war in Iran. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (3:50 PM)
Government doctors in all hospitals across the island will engage in a strike action from 8-00 a.m. tomorrow (April 4), the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (5:25 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)
The Department of Agrarian Development has announced that Agrarian Service Centers will remain operational on public holidays to facilitate the distribution of fertilizer to farmers in areas where Yala season paddy cultivation has commenced. MORE..
3 Apr 2026 (2:20 PM)