🚨 President Extends State of Public Emergency Across Sri Lanka

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially extended the State of Public Emergency effective from 28 February 2026. The move was formalized via an Extraordinary Gazette notification to maintain public order and security. • Legal Basis: The proclamation was issued under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance, invoking Part II of the Act which grants expanded powers to the executive and security forces. • Scope: The emergency regulations remain in force throughout all regions of Sri Lanka until further notice. • Administrative Approval: The notification was signed and verified by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. • Economic Context: While primarily a security measure, the continuation of emergency status is closely monitored by the tourism and foreign investment sectors regarding its impact on stability and sovereign risk assessments. _Note: Based on official government gazette data published on 03 March 2026._