Modi’s New Zealand visit revives India-NZ ties after four decades CeylonWire July 21, 2026 The visit focuses heavily on expanding economic ties. While bilateral trade currently stands at around $2.4 billion, a newly signed
India’s Indo-Pacific push and Bangladesh’s strategic choices CeylonWire July 21, 2026 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from 6 to 11 July was more
Navy Seizes Large Quantities of Narcotics in 2026 Operations CeylonWire July 21, 2026 The Sri Lanka Navy says it has seized significant quantities of illegal narcotics during operations conducted across the country’s territorial
SriLankan Airlines Suspends Kuwait Flights for One Week Amid Regional Tensions CeylonWire July 21, 2026 SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended its flights to Kuwait for one week due to the ongoing military conflict in the
TPTL to Invite Global Bids for Development of Trincomalee Oil Tanks CeylonWire July 21, 2026 Thrinco Petroleum Terminal Limited (TPTL) is preparing to invite international tenders for the development of 29 oil storage tanks as
Central Bank Imposes Rs. 14.6 Million in Fines on 11 Institutions CeylonWire July 21, 2026 The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has imposed administrative fines totaling Rs. 14.6 million
Government Moves to Curb Illegal Chemical Ripening of Fruits CeylonWire July 21, 2026 The government has begun taking steps to prevent the illegal use of harmful chemicals for artificially ripening fruits, following growing
Ravi Karunanayake Calls for Answers Over Decline in Foreign Reserves CeylonWire July 21, 2026 Former United National Party Deputy Leader and Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has called on both the Government and the Central Bank
Ravi Karunanayake Says Sri Lanka Must Think Globally to Overcome Economic Challenges CeylonWire July 21, 2026 Former United National Party Deputy Leader and Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake says Sri Lanka must adopt a global perspective if it
China continuing to thwart Nepali border residents’ traditional trade, grazing, pilgrimage access to Tibet CeylonWire July 20, 2026 Pro-China elements among Nepal’s political leaders have shown an alacrity to jump at any opportunity to defend perceived damage to