India–US Trade Talks Deferred After US Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs CeylonWire February 24, 2026 Trade negotiations between India and the United States have been deferred, as both sides assess the implications of a ruling
MAS Holdings to End Garment Production at Methliya Plant, Shift Focus to Fabric Manufacturing CeylonWire February 24, 2026 MAS Holdings has announced plans to cease garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya plant in Thulhiriya and repurpose the facility
Ayodhya Shiva Temple Delegation Arrives in Sri Lanka for Religious Tour CeylonWire February 24, 2026 A 14-member delegation led by Kaishanand Giriji Maharaj, chief priest of a Shiva temple in Ayodhya, arrived in Sri Lanka
CID Probes Scam Gang Posing as Police and Bank Officials; Funds Converted to Cryptocurrency CeylonWire February 24, 2026 The Criminal Investigation Department Sri Lanka (CID) has launched an investigation into a group accused of defrauding members of the
Sri Lanka’s NCPI Inflation Falls to 2.4% in January 2026 CeylonWire February 24, 2026 Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), declined to 2.4% in January 2026, down
Does the Central Bank Grant Loans Only to Selected Sectors? Ravi Seeks Clarification CeylonWire February 23, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake raised concerns in Parliament regarding the lending practices
Serious Concerns Over Central Bank’s Credit Policy, Says Ravi CeylonWire February 23, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has raised serious concerns about the credit policy
Trump Announces 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Blocks Earlier Import Taxes CeylonWire February 23, 2026 Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to impose a 15% global tariff on all goods entering the United States, escalating
Violence Erupts Across Mexico After Killing of Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ CeylonWire February 23, 2026 Widespread violence broke out across several Mexican states within hours of the killing of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes,