Government reviews immediate steps to sustain continuous public service delivery. The Cabinet Sub-Committee, charged with ensuring orderly public service functioning, held its second meeting yesterday afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. More details on AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120231
Former Head of Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has been admitted to Colombo National Hospital after a sudden illness, according to AdaDerana. The report was published March 25, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120230
A Ada Derana report states roughly 60% of Grade One entrants in Nuwara Eliya have poor oral health due to decayed teeth, per Maskeliya Medical Officer of Health Dr. M. H. A. M. Irshan. The finding highlights widespread dental decay among new students. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120229
Australia will temporarily bar Iranians from entering on tourist visas, the Home Affairs minister announced. The measure targets Iranian temporary visitors who may be unable or unlikely to depart Australia when their visas expire, potentially resulting in overstayed status. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120228
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department arrested 29 major drug suppliers in a large crackdown, according to Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala. The CID targets trafficking networks bringing narcotics into Sri Lanka. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120226
Iranian forces halted a Pakistan-bound container ship from transiting the Strait of Hormuz due to lack of permission, amid escalating Middle East hostilities. The move highlights heightened tensions as the vessel was prevented from crossing. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120225
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says the U.S.-Iran conflict validates Pyongyang’s decision to retain nuclear weapons, arguing the war demonstrates the necessity of a nuclear deterrent. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120223
CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances have not declined despite the ongoing Middle East conflict. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120222
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says fuel supply is sufficient until mid-May. Orders exceed actual requirements by about 10%, but there is no shortage risk if emergency stockpiling is avoided. CPC also cautions against hoarding. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120220
