CAA Launches Special Raids to Prevent Price Gouging Ahead of New Year CeylonWire March 23, 2026 The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a series of special market raids to protect consumers ahead of the Sinhala
Asian Markets Tumble as US-Iran Tensions Escalate CeylonWire March 23, 2026 Major Asian stock markets fell sharply on Monday as tensions between the United States and Iran intensified, with the conflict
Fuel Price Hike Puts Pressure on Agriculture, Food Prices May Rise CeylonWire March 23, 2026 Farmers’ associations say the recent increase in fuel prices has had a severe impact on the agricultural sector. Vegetable traders
Afternoon Showers Expected in Several Areas Today CeylonWire March 23, 2026 Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the districts
Police Warn Public Over Fake Social Media Message CeylonWire March 23, 2026 Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification regarding a message circulating on social media that has been falsely attributed to
Dollar Strengthens as Middle East Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Demand CeylonWire March 23, 2026 The U.S. dollar rose on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East reduced global risk appetite and increased demand
Parking Fees Reinstated in Colombo as Fuel Queues Ease CeylonWire March 23, 2026 Colombo Municipal Commissioner Palitha Nanayakkara says vehicle parking fees in Colombo have been reinstated from today. He explained that parking
Are Airlines Evading Taxes? Ravi Seeks Answers on Aviation Revenue CeylonWire March 22, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has raised concerns in Parliament over whether airlines
Ravi Questions Utilisation and Development of Sri Lanka’s Airports CeylonWire March 22, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has raised concerns in Parliament regarding the performance
Tourist Arrivals Exceed 109,000 in First Half of March CeylonWire March 22, 2026 The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that 109,410 tourists visited the country during the first 18 days of