Health Minister attends World Health Day event in New Delhi as chief guest
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa participated as the chief guest at the World Health Day 2026 commemorations held in New Delhi, India, in his capacity as Chair of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia….
Sri Lankan envoys to Lebanon and Malaysia assume duties
Sri Lanka has appointed two senior diplomats as heads of mission to Lebanon and Malaysia, with both envoys recently assuming duties. Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Lebanese Republic, Anura Withanage assumed duties at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beirut…
Russia & China block UN resolution calling for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, following weeks of negotiations. The resolution received support from 11 countries, while Pakistan and Colombia abstained. However, the measure…
Sri Lanka to receive $700m in IMF 5th and 6th tranches by end-May: President
Sri Lanka expects to receive around $700 million from the fifth and sixth tranches of its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of May, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament. Addressing Parliament, the President said it…
12-hour water cut from 8:00 pm today for several areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a temporary water supply limitation in parts of Palanwatta due to prevailing dry weather conditions. Reduced water levels in feeder reservoirs have affected production at the Labugama and Kalatuwawa water…
Relief package: President’s full speech in Parliament
President announces Rs. 100 billion relief package for three months to ease the burden on the public amid the crisis ➢ Continuous supply of electricity and fuel assured until the end of May ➢ Government allocates Rs. 60 billion for…
CEB to supply power for New Year events on payment basis
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will provide electricity for New Year festivals and related events across the country from Wednesday (15) to Sunday (19), subject to payment, Minister Vijitha Herath said. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet decisions briefing held on…
Renovated Pettah central bus stand to open to the public tomorrow
The renovated Central Bus Terminal in Fort will be reopened to the public on Wednesday (08), marking the completion of the first phase of a refurbishment project carried out under the Clean Sri Lanka programme. The upgrades include improvements to…
45 Areas Hit by Power Cuts Yesterday, Opposition Accuses Govt of Lying
Opposition MP D. V. Chanaka has alleged that power cuts took place at 45 locations yesterday due to low-quality coal, contradicting the government’s claim that no electricity cuts occurred. Speaking on the matter, Chanaka said he had warned in Parliament…
IRGC threatens to Disrupt Global Oil Supply for years if US crosses “Red Lines”
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any US move crossing what it described as Iran’s “red lines” would trigger a response extending beyond the Middle East, including long-term disruption to global oil and gas supplies. In a…