Big Match called off after Sylvester’s student killed in accident
The 66th “Battle of the Babes” big match between St. Sylvester’s College and Vidyartha College was called off on Wednesday following the death of a St. Sylvester’s student in a road accident. Police said two students were travelling on a…
April 03 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 21 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces, and the Monaragala district. Per the advisory, valid for tomorrow (April 03), the Heat Index, the temperature felt…
Fuel allowances for MPs, officials to be based on March 1 prices
The Ministry of Finance has announced that fuel allowances provided to ministers, deputy ministers, members of parliament, government officials, and other categories will now be calculated based on the fuel price prevailing on March 1, 2026. In a statement, the…
Major General Manada Yahampath appointed Sri Lanka Army Chief of Staff
Major General Manada Yahampath of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry has been appointed as the 68th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army with effect from April 2, 2026. The appointment was announced by the Sri Lanka Army today….
“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…