Applications Called for Grade 2–4 and 7–11 Admissions in National Schools
2026-04-02
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued Circular No. 09/2026 on the admission of students toContinue Reading
Big Match called off after Sylvester’s student killed in accident
2026-04-02
The 66th “Battle of the Babes” big match between St. Sylvester’s College and Vidyartha College was called off on WednesdayContinue Reading
April 03 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
2026-04-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern andContinue Reading
Fuel allowances for MPs, officials to be based on March 1 prices
2026-04-02
The Ministry of Finance has announced that fuel allowances provided to ministers, deputy ministers, members of parliament, government officials, andContinue Reading
Major General Manada Yahampath appointed Sri Lanka Army Chief of Staff
2026-04-02
Major General Manada Yahampath of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry has been appointed as the 68th Chief of Staff ofContinue Reading
“It might be AI” Nalin Bandara questions Sajith’s presence at Gammanpila event
2026-04-02
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara has questioned Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s attendance at a book launch by formerContinue Reading
Navy nabs 36 suspects for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
2026-04-02
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 36 individuals along with a haul of 1,750 sea cucumbers during a search operationContinue Reading
HIPG invests USD 108 million to expand Hambantota Port capacity
2026-04-02
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has signed an agreement to invest USD 108 million in new container handling equipment,Continue Reading
3-hour water cuts imposed in several Colombo areas due to shortage
2026-04-02
A three-hour water cut will be imposed in several Colombo areas from April 2 to April 10 due to aContinue Reading
Government unveils Rs. 10bn Kolonnawa flood mitigation project
2026-04-02
The government has unveiled a major flood‑mitigation project in Kolonnawa, pledging more than Rs. 10 billion to deliver a permanentContinue Reading
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