Iran Summons UK Ambassador Over IRGC Designation CeylonWire July 16, 2026 Iran on Wednesday summoned Britain’s ambassador to Tehran after the UK designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under its
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Launches ‘Walk with an Elephant’ Experience CeylonWire July 16, 2026 The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage has introduced a new tourist experience titled “Walk with an Elephant,” offering visitors the opportunity to
ICC Urges Sri Lanka Cricket to Hold Elections, Extends Governance Restrictions CeylonWire July 16, 2026 The International Cricket Council (ICC) Executive Board has reviewed the current status of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with particular attention
PM Harini Meets Qatar’s Emir, Conveys Sri Lanka’s Condolences CeylonWire July 16, 2026 Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya met with the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,
Few Showers Expected in Several Provinces; Strong Winds Forecast CeylonWire July 16, 2026 A few showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya,
HRCSL Raises Concerns Over Denial of Access to Welikada Prison CeylonWire July 16, 2026 The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has expressed serious concern over the denial of access to its
Ravi Karunanayake Calls for National Unity Across Political Parties CeylonWire July 16, 2026 Former United National Party Deputy Leader and Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has called for talented individuals from all political parties to
Sri Lanka to Launch Pilot Project for Passenger Drones CeylonWire July 15, 2026 The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is planning to launch a pilot project to introduce passenger drones as
Sri Lanka Loses Over Rs. 25 Billion in Cigarette Tax Revenue Since 2025: Verité Research CeylonWire July 15, 2026 Sri Lanka has lost more than Rs. 25 billion in tax revenue since 2025 due to cigarette taxes being maintained
Sri Lanka Completes South Asia’s Longest Irrigation Tunnel CeylonWire July 15, 2026 Sri Lanka has achieved a major engineering milestone with the successful completion of excavation work on what is set to