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)

The third meeting of the Cabinet-appointed committee tasked with ensuring the continuous functioning of the public service was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, via virtual platform. MORE..

2 Apr 2026 (4:54 PM)

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)

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)

The final rites of former Minister Mahinda Wijesekera will be performed on Saturday (04). MORE..

2 Apr 2026 (3:47 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)