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“Walk for Peace” that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage
“Walk for Peace” that captivated millions in US to begin in Sri Lanka with state patronage
A discussion on providing state patronage for the “Walk for Peace Programme in Sri Lanka” was held at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of a group of Venerable monks who undertook a 110-day peace walk across 10 states from Texas to Washington in the United States. MORE..
Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis
Circular issued to manage govt expenditure amid energy crisis
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued a circular aimed at managing state expenditure within existing fiscal limits and approved government spending ceilings. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, Northcentral and Uva provinces, and in Trincomalee, Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaittivu districts. MORE..
Two arrested for hoarding over 2,000L of diesel in Thambalagamuwa
Two arrested for hoarding over 2,000L of diesel in Thambalagamuwa
Two individuals have been arrested for hoarding a stock of fuel without a valid license in the Mollipothana area of Thambalagamuwa. MORE..
Agrarian Service Centers to operate on holidays for Yala season fertilizer distribution
Agrarian Service Centers to operate on holidays for Yala season fertilizer distribution
The Department of Agrarian Development has announced that Agrarian Service Centers will remain operational on public holidays to facilitate the distribution of fertilizer to farmers in areas where Yala season paddy cultivation has commenced. MORE..
Russia pledges to expedite fuel supplies for Sri Lanka, long-term trade deal discussed
Russia pledges to expedite fuel supplies for Sri Lanka, long-term trade deal discussed
A meeting was held between the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, Andrey Rudenko, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, at the Foreign Ministry in Colombo. MORE..
Agrarian Insurance Board introduces dedicated insurance scheme for divers
Agrarian Insurance Board introduces dedicated insurance scheme for divers
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, has introduced a dedicated insurance scheme for divers. MORE..
Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents
Babies evacuated from Gaza two years ago returned to their overjoyed parents
They’ve never known their parents, and they’ve never known Gaza, born prematurely two years ago and evacuated to Egypt as Israeli forces drew dangerously close to their neonatal care unit. MORE..
Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle ‘Kothala Himbutu’
Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle ‘Kothala Himbutu’
A Chinese national who attempted to smuggle a consignment of Salacia reticulata (Kothala Himbutu), an indigenous plant to Sri Lanka that contains high medicinal value, worth Rs. 300,000 out of Sri Lanka, was apprehended by Customs officers...MORE..
Sri Lanka reports significant drop in tourist arrivals for March 2026
Sri Lanka reports significant drop in tourist arrivals for March 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports a significant decline in the number of foreign tourists who visited Sri Lanka in March 2026. MORE..
147 foreign nationals arrested over operating online financial scams
147 foreign nationals arrested over operating online financial scams
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a total of 147 foreign nationals in connection with an organized online financial scam operation. MORE..
Canadian national arrested at BIA with over 21kg of Kush cannabis
Canadian national arrested at BIA with over 21kg of Kush cannabis
A foreign passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 217.79 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours today (April 3). MORE..
Gazette issued on emergency importation of GR 11 rice varieties
Gazette issued on emergency importation of GR 11 rice varieties
The Government of Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette notification to address the looming shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice by authorizing the immediate importation of specific substitute varieties. MORE..
UK-led 40-nation coalition demands end to Hormuz blockade
UK-led 40-nation coalition demands end to Hormuz blockade
The United Kingdom has convened foreign ministers from 40 nations to deliberate on strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime artery currently obstructed by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. MORE..
Nine suspects arrested over homicide in Mattakkuliya
Nine suspects arrested over homicide in Mattakkuliya
A total of nine suspects were arrested yesterday (April 2) by the Sri Lanka Police in connection with the fatal stabbing of an individual in the Mattakkuliya area. MORE..
Govt halts divestment of eight major SOEs, SC informed
Govt halts divestment of eight major SOEs, SC informed
The Attorney General’s Department has informed the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka that the incumbent government will not proceed with the previous government’s decision to divest eight major State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), including Sri Lanka Telecom, SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation, and Lanka Hospitals. MORE..
Trump: ‘Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!’
Trump: ‘Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!’
Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social, saying the army “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran”. MORE..
Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today
Details of scheduled water cuts in Colombo District today
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply interruptions will continue in several areas within the Colombo District today (April 3) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions affecting the island. MORE..
‘Be serious... don’t speak every day’: Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
‘Be serious... don’t speak every day’: Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The Iran war requires a “serious” approach that does not change every day, Emmanuel Macron has said, in an apparent reference to US President Donald Trump’s seemingly contradictory remarks about the conflict. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several provinces
The Department of meteorology says that atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island. MORE..
US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, two U.S. defense officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, in the latest purge among the Pentagon’s most senior ranks. MORE..
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US Attorney General
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US Attorney General
U.S. President Donald Trump ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after mounting frustration with her performance, especially over the release of files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
President chairs discussion on water management amidst dry weather
President chairs discussion on water management amidst dry weather
A discussion on water management was held this afternoon (02) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in view of prevailing weather and climate variations, the potential onset of El Niño conditions and the commencement of paddy cultivation for the Yala season. MORE..
Passenger arrested after over 25kg ‘Kush’ found inside silencers at BIA
Passenger arrested after over 25kg ‘Kush’ found inside silencers at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of ‘Kush’ cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 255.5 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (2). MORE..
Sri Lanka, Russia discuss enhancing multifaceted cooperation at 11th Bilateral Consultations
Sri Lanka, Russia discuss enhancing multifaceted cooperation at 11th Bilateral Consultations
Sri Lanka and Russia has convened the 11th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations today (2) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism of Sri Lanka in Colombo. MORE..