IMF praises Sri Lanka’s economic progress at key talks with President

The Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (April 2) ordered former Eastern Province Governor Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pillayan, to be remanded over the 2006 disappearance of a vice chancellor in the Eastern Province.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (April 1) led the third Cabinet Committee meeting on keeping Sri Lanka’s public services running without interruption, as ministries reported major fuel savings and wider use of online systems amid Middle East-related energy concerns.

Former Minister Mahinda Wijesekera, a prominent Sri Lankan politician, passed away this morning (April 2).

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (April 02) ordered arrest warrants for Shamindra Rajapaksa and Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayake over an alleged Airbus bribery deal.

The Ministry of Education has issued a new circular on maintaining discipline in schools across Sri Lanka.

The 11th bilateral political consultation session between Sri Lanka and Russia begins today (April 2) in Colombo, focusing on key future challenges across multiple sectors.

Russia has promised full support to help Sri Lanka manage its energy crisis, including fuel supplies for April and May 2026, during talks held in Moscow on March 30, 2026.

U.S. Embassy officials met Presidential Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi in Colombo on Tuesday (March 31) to discuss Sri Lanka’s fuel and electricity crisis and ways to strengthen US-Sri Lanka ties.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) will allow both odd and even-numbered vehicles to obtain fuel today (April 1).

The Department of Examinations in Sri Lanka has released the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination.

The Negombo High Court today (March 31) granted bail to four suspects, including two sons of former Minister Johnston Fernando, over the alleged misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved a fuel subsidy of Rs. 20 for petrol and Rs. 100 for diesel from March 22, 2026, to control rising prices in Sri Lanka.

Prices of fried rice and kottu in Sri Lanka will be increased by Rs. 30 from April 1, 2026, with restaurant owners citing higher electricity costs ahead of the tariff hike set to take effect on the same day.

Sri Lanka has 42,000 metric tons of gas ready in the Maldives, enough to meet April 2026 demand, while more shipments are scheduled to arrive later.

Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers’ Association launched a nationwide token strike from 8:00 a.m. today (March 31), over several demands including what it says are unlawful transfers of doctors.