Security Guard Rescued Alive After More Than 100 Hours Under Venezuela Earthquake Rubble CeylonWire July 3, 2026 A 43-year-old security guard trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed shopping mall following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has
Sri Lanka Ranked World’s Best Island by Big 7 Travel CeylonWire July 3, 2026 Sri Lanka has been ranked the No. 1 island in the world in the 2026 edition of “The 50 Best
Card Payments Introduced at All Colombo Divisional Secretariats CeylonWire July 3, 2026 In a major step towards the government’s digital transformation programme, members of the public can now make payments using credit
Health Ministry Revises Sugar Labelling Rules for Beverages CeylonWire July 3, 2026 The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has issued an Extraordinary Gazette introducing amendments to the regulations governing the colour-coded
Showers and Strong Winds Forecast in Several Parts of Sri Lanka Today CeylonWire July 3, 2026 Several spells of showers are expected today (03) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the
12-Hour Water Cut Scheduled for Colombo and Suburbs Tomorrow CeylonWire July 3, 2026 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water supply interruption affecting Colombo and several surrounding
Perspective from Bangladesh: Balancing Economics with Geography: Why Dhaka’s China Success Demands a Pivot to India CeylonWire July 2, 2026 Tarique Rahmman’s recent state visit to China boosted the BNP-led government’s international political confidence and secured vital economic commitments. However,
Government Moves to Introduce Single-Window Approval System for Film Tourism CeylonWire July 2, 2026 A high-level discussion on establishing a Single-Window approval mechanism for Sri Lanka’s film tourism sector was held at the Presidential
Japanese Prime Minister Begins Three-Day India Visit for Annual Summit CeylonWire July 2, 2026 Japanese Prime Minister Sanya Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on a three-day official visit to participate in the 16th India-Japan
World Bank Reclassifies Sri Lanka as Upper-Middle-Income Economy CeylonWire July 2, 2026 The World Bank Group has reclassified Sri Lanka from a lower-middle-income to an upper-middle-income economy following the country’s strong economic