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Watercut at Pelanwatta and surrounding areas

The water supply to Pelanwatta and surrounding areas will be suspended from 8:00 p.m. April 6 until 8:00 a.m. April 7, announced by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB). It is part of ongoing water management measures prompted by the prevailing dry weather.

Rainfall expected by May or June

Sri Lanka is expected to receive its usual rainfall by May or June, the Director General of the Department of Meteorology of Sri Lanka Athula Karunanayake, stated.

Tender called to purchase coal for Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant

The tender has been called to purchase 2.28 million metric tons of coal for the 2026/2027 season of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant, the Lanka Coal Company stated.

Adjournment debate on Easter Sunday Attacks scheduled for this week 

This week, an adjournment debate on the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks is scheduled to be held in Parliament.

Former head of the State Intelligence Service filed a writ petition challenging arrest and detention 

A writ petition has been filed by former head of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay before the Court of Appeal, through his attorneys, challenging his arrest and detention by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

Officials asked to provide necessary impetus for society

Officials have been asked to provide necessary impetus for society to embrace efficient practices, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated.