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)

Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a petition before the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to issue a �no objection certificate�, enabling him to participate in international league tournaments, including the 2026 Indian Premier League. MORE..

2 Apr 2026 (2:44 PM)

The US embassy in Iraq has warned that Iran-aligned militant groups may conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours, again urging Americans to leave the country. MORE..

2 Apr 2026 (2:19 PM)