Amber Advisory Issued for Heavy Rain in Eastern and Uva Provinces CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the country.
Pakistan Accused of Denying Treatment for Imran Khan’s Failing Eyesight CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The lawyer for the former prime minister claimed he had lost 85 percent of the vision in his right eye
GMOA to Intensify Trade Union Action Over Alleged Breach of Health Sector Agreements CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to escalate trade union action, accusing the government and the Ministry
Hungarian Tourist Killed in Wild Elephant Attack Near Sigiriya CeylonWire February 17, 2026 A 64-year-old Hungarian national has died following a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area near Sigiriya. The man was
Parliament to Debate MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill Today as February Session Begins CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The second reading debate on the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be held today (17), according to the
President Dissanayake Leaves for India to Attend India AI Impact Summit 2026 CeylonWire February 17, 2026 Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for India today (17) to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in
UNP–SJB Merger Will Strengthen Democracy, Says Ravi CeylonWire February 16, 2026 Ravi Karunanayake, a parliamentarian from the United National Party, has spoken to the media about the proposed merger between the
India adds over 50,000 MW of power capacity in 2025-26, led by solar energy CeylonWire February 16, 2026 India’s total power generation capacity has expanded by 52,537 megawatt (MW) during the first ten months of the 2025-26 financial
No Funds, No Oversight: How Partisan Brinkmanship Endangers Immigration Justice CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The recent partial government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), triggered by a partisan standoff over immigration enforcement
Government Approval Rises to 65% in Latest Verité “Mood of the Nation” Poll CeylonWire February 16, 2026 Public approval of the government’s performance has climbed to 65%, according to the latest “Mood of the Nation” survey conducted