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)
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)
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met with the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and Party Leaders of Parliament in preparation for the upcoming IMF Fifth and Sixth Review Mission scheduled from March 26 to April 8, 2026. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (8:08 PM)
Britain will on Thursday (Apr 2) hold a virtual meeting of about 35 countries to discuss how to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz which has been crippled by the Middle East war. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (1:45 PM)
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 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)