Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi announced that every Wednesday will be declared a special government holiday until further notice in order to address potential fuel supply issues arising from the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the freedom had long been limited to only a privileged segment of society, and that the government’s objective is to create opportunities for all citizens to equally experience and enjoy that freedom.
When appointments or transfers are granted, accept the appointments and assume duties at the respective stations
Utilize the funds allocated for 2026 properly for school development projects
Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara stated that 123 kilograms of heroin were discovered in a fishing vessel brought to Dikovita Fisheries Harbour today (16).
Sri Lanka has called for the immediate de-escalation of rising tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, expressing deep concern over the rapidly worsening situation and its threat to civilian populations.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Uva provinces after 2.00 pm.
A special discussion on the next steps to be taken in view of the situation arising from the conflict in the Middle East was held this afternoon (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a new curriculum will be introduced for preschools in 2027, while steps will also be taken to train teachers accordingly and to regulate preschools through a regulatory authority.
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and ministry secretaries, along with several heads of institutions, was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat regarding issues that have arisen in maintaining essential services properly in light of the emerging war situation in the Middle East.
A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, visited the Presidential Secretariat yesterday morning (14).
Following a comprehensive, long-term consultation process, the Advanced Draft of the “National Media Policy of Sri Lanka” was officially presented yesterday (14) to the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, and the Deputy Minister of Mass Media, Dr. Kaushalya Ariyarathne, at the Ministry of Mass Media auditorium.
Individuals who previously obtained fuel QR codes and continue to use the same vehicle and telephone number will be able to update their QR codes without any difficulty, according to Harsha Bandara, Director General of the Department of Government Information.
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to implement the National Fuel Authorization System using QR codes for fuel distribution with effect from 6.00 a.m. on March 15, 2026, the Ministry of Energy Sri Lanka announced.
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