Batticaloa residents thank police for solving ‘well murder’ case
2026-04-02
Residents of Batticaloa have expressed deep appreciation to the Police for swiftly arresting suspects linked to the shocking case inContinue Reading
Only 20 days of water remaining at Kalatuwawa Reservoir: NWSDB
2026-04-02
Water supply restrictions may be imposed in the coming weeks due to declining reservoir levels and reduced rainfall, the NationalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka considers Work from home for April 16–17
2026-04-02
Sri Lankan authorities are assessing the feasibility of shifting public sector work online on April 16 and 17, asContinue Reading
IMF delegation meets Sri Lanka president to review reform progress
2026-04-02
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday to discuss theContinue Reading
Corporal punishment in schools strictly banned: Education Ministry
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has issued a directive to all schools stating that corporal punishment and any form of physicalContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 15 districts
2026-04-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Uva provinces,Continue Reading
Water Board forms special committee to manage drinking water shortage
2026-04-02
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has appointed a special operations committee to monitor and manage the shortage ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka names 15‑member squad for Women’s U19 Tri‑Series in Australia
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named a 15-member squad for the Women’s U19 TriSeries tour of Australia, which will alsoContinue Reading
Committee on High Posts approves appointments of four Ministry Secretaries
2026-04-02
The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has approved the appointments of four Ministry Secretaries. The approval was granted when theContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee remains steady against USD
2026-04-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Tuesday (31). According to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches first national oxygen usage guidelines for government hospitals
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka has introduced its first national guideline series on the use of oxygen in government hospitals, under the patronageContinue Reading
Low reservoir levels trigger Water Cuts from tonight in parts of Colombo District
2026-04-02
A water cut will be in effect in several areas of the Colombo District starting today (02), the National WaterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricketer Nuwan Thushara seeks Court Order for IPL NOC
2026-04-02
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing SriContinue Reading
Former SriLankan CEO further remanded
2026-04-02
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has rejected the bail request of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena, who isContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318
2026-04-02
The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02), compared toContinue Reading
Schoolboy dies in motorcycle crash while en route to Kandy Big Match
2026-04-02
A tragic accident claimed the life of a schoolboy who was en route to a school Big Match at theContinue Reading
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s letter to U.S. Citizens
2026-04-02
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released a letter addressed to the people of the United States, urging them to lookContinue Reading
Gold falls as Trump gives no clarity on ending Iran war
2026-04-02
Gold prices reversed course to slip more than 1% on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after U.S. President DonaldContinue Reading