Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue.
The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abayaratne, stated that all state institutions, local government bodies, and every citizen must contribute responsibly to conserve water and electricity in the face of the global energy crisis and the prevailing dry weather.
The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a set of guidelines aimed at conserving fuel and energy across the country.
Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Professor Upali Pannilage, stated that sign language can be considered a universal language and is easier to learn compared to mastering several spoken languages.
Sri Lanka has sufficient aviation fuel stocks to support both domestic and international flight operations, despite the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, according to Civil Aviation Authority Director General and Chief Executive Officer Captain Daminda Rambukwella.
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A discussion to review the progress of the “Prajashakthi” National Programme, implemented by the present government with the aim of empowering communities and ensuring the equitable distribution of economic benefits within society, was held this afternoon (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Mr Upali Pannilage.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources has stated that fuel stocks required for the fisheries sector will be carefully managed and supplied to the fishing community in light of the prevailing tensions in the Middle East.
A discussion on accelerating recovery measures and providing relief to those affected by the Cyclone Ditwah was held on March 28 at Temple Trees, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and civil society organizations.
The number of foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka has surpassed 700,000 so far in 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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Rajapaksha Pathiranne Prabath Madhusanka, also known as “Midigama Chooti,” who was arrested in Oman, has been brought back to Sri Lanka.
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Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue.
The national programme titled “Surakimu Lanka”, designed to encourage the public to use energy sparingly, was officially launched today (29).
An Indian vessel carrying a consignment of fuel has arrived at the Colombo Port today (29), according to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation.
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