Russia pledges fuel support to Sri Lanka amid energy crisis

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.

Sri Lanka’s Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued new nationwide guidelines on the careful use of fuel and electricity, including switching off air conditioners in government institutions by 3:00 PM, turning off advertising screens after 8:00 PM, and limiting power use for large night events.

Sri Lanka is looking at ways to create more foreign jobs for retiring Navy personnel in the shipping and marine sector, while also helping them gain internationally recognized qualifications needed for global employment.

Sarath Ganegoda has resigned as Chairman of SriLankan Airlines and SriLankan Catering, with A.K.D.D. Dimal Arandara set to serve as Acting Chairman from March 31, 2026, until a new appointment is made.

Sri Lanka’s electricity tariffs will increase from April 1, 2026, after the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) approved a revision for the second quarter of 2026.

Sri Lanka has deported 125 Chinese nationals arrested over alleged online financial fraud, after talks with the Chinese government and the arrival of a special aircraft from China.

Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the CID over an alleged fraudulent vehicle assembly case, has been further remanded until April 10, 2026.

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has taken a major step in its digital transformation by holding its first fully electronic, paperless open-court proceeding on March 26, 2026, following the launch of its e-Filing Portal under the e-Courts Project.