President reviews Kelani river flood control, housing and water projects
2026-05-19
Attention has been drawn to the Kelani River flood control project, water management initiatives in Colombo city, the restoration ofContinue Reading
Colombo food court restaurant fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging bottled water
2026-04-29
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today (29) imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a restaurant located in the food courtContinue Reading
Israel uses water as a weapon of collective punishment in Gaza – MSF Report
2026-04-29
Israeli authorities have used access to water as a weapon against Palestinians, systematically depriving people in Gaza of water inContinue Reading
Indus Waters cut, trade halted: How India’s diplomatic hammer has sparked triple crisis in Pakistan
2025-04-30
India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and shutting the Attari-Wagah border following the heinous Pahalgam terror attack has rattledContinue Reading
Govt to promote water-based tourism & passenger transport
2025-04-22
The proposal for the promotion of tourism and passenger transport activities by using water sources of Sri Lanka under aContinue Reading
ADB approves $100 million loan to boost water supply and sanitation in Sri Lanka
2024-09-12
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to support Sri Lanka’s water supply and sanitationContinue Reading
Gazette issued on revised water tariffs
2024-08-23
A Gazette notification has been issued on the revised water tariffs, effective from 21 August 2024. The Gazette was issuedContinue Reading
Mars could have enough underground water to cover its surface, scientists find
2024-08-13
Data from a retired NASA mission has revealed evidence of an underground reservoir of water deep beneath the surface ofContinue Reading
Dry weather : Recommendations from Doctors
2023-08-09
Doctors have recommended the public drink as much water as possible due to the prevailing dry weather conditions in theContinue Reading
Water tariffs: Clarification from Minister
2023-08-04
Minister of Water Supply Jeevan Thondaman has issued a clarification to address the concerns and allegations surrounding the recent waterContinue Reading