Sri Lanka seeks year-round Russia flights, plans US$10 Billion transport drive

Sri Lanka Police have handed over investigations into the alleged birthday party held inside the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) for murder suspect Ishara Sewwandi to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on the orders of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Sri Lanka and Russia agreed to deepen ties in trade, energy, tourism, education and investment at the 11th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations held in Colombo on April 2, 2026.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that ensuring a continuous supply of fertiliser to the farming community, in the face of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, is a primary objective of the Sri Lankan Government.

Due to the dry weather conditions affecting Sri Lanka, a water cut will be imposed today (April 3) in several areas of the Colombo District.

Sri Lanka’s economic progress under the IMF programme, including growth gains, better revenue management and stronger foreign reserves, was highlighted today as Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met an IMF delegation in Colombo.

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.