“It might be AI” Nalin Bandara questions Sajith’s presence at Gammanpila event
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara has questioned Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s attendance at a book launch by former minister Udaya Gammanpila on the mastermind of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. Speaking to media, Bandara jokingly suggested that Premadasa’s…
Only 20 Days of Water Remaining at Kalatuwawa Reservoir: NWSDB
Water supply restrictions may be imposed in the coming weeks due to declining reservoir levels and reduced rainfall, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) warned. Addressing the media, NWSDB chairman Chandana Bandara said discussions with the Department of…
Sri Lanka considers Work from home for April 16–17
Sri Lankan authorities are assessing the feasibility of shifting public sector work online on April 16 and 17, as part of measures to maintain public services while managing fuel and energy use amid challenges linked to the Middle East…
IMF delegation meets Sri Lanka president to review reform progress
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday to discuss the country’s ongoing economic reform programme and progress under the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility. The meeting, held at the Presidential Secretariat,…
Corporal punishment in schools strictly banned: Education Ministry
Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry has issued a directive to all schools stating that corporal punishment and any form of physical or psychological harm to students are strictly prohibited. The move follows court observations highlighting the need for clearer guidance to…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 15 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Uva provinces, and Galle, Matara, and Anuradhapura districts. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today (02), red alerts have been issued…
Water Board forms special committee to manage drinking water shortage
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has appointed a special operations committee to monitor and manage the shortage of drinking water, as reservoirs continue to deplete under prevailing dry weather conditions. The committee has been appointed by the Chairman…
Sri Lanka names 15‑member squad for Women’s U19 Tri‑Series in Australia
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named a 15-member squad for the Women’s U19 TriSeries tour of Australia, which will also feature England. The SLC has announced that during the tour, the team will play a total of six matches, comprising…
Committee on High Posts approves appointments of four Ministry Secretaries
The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has approved the appointments of four Ministry Secretaries. The approval was granted when the Committee met in Parliament on March 20 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. Accordingly, the following appointments were…
CBSL rates: Rupee remains steady against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Tuesday (31). According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 310.72, while the selling rate…