Trump Warns Iran of Possible Strike as Nuclear Talks Stall; IAEA Urges Inspections CeylonWire February 28, 2026 Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch a strike against Iran if a new agreement on Tehran’s
Trade Unions Withdraw from Post-Ditva Relief Work Over Unpaid Allowances CeylonWire February 28, 2026 Several trade unions, including Grama Niladhari unions, have withdrawn from post-disaster relief operations related to Cyclone Ditva in protest over
5,000–6,000 Children Born With Birth Defects Annually in Sri Lanka, Says Health Ministry CeylonWire February 28, 2026 The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka says that between 5,000 and 6,000 children are born with birth defects in Sri
Sri Lankan–Born Baker Wins Paris’s Top Baguette Award CeylonWire February 28, 2026 A Sri Lankan–born baker has risen to the pinnacle of France’s most iconic culinary tradition. Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, 43, has won
Sanath Jayasuriya to Step Down as Sri Lanka Head Coach After T20 World Cup CeylonWire February 28, 2026 Sanath Jayasuriya will step down as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team following today’s Super Eight match
Laugfs Gas Announces Arrival of New LP Gas Shipment CeylonWire February 28, 2026 Laugfs Gas PLC has announced that a vessel carrying a new shipment of LP gas arrived in the country today
Former SIS Director Suresh Sallay Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Sunday Probe CeylonWire February 28, 2026 Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained for
Government Playing a Double Game in Coal Crisis, Alleges Ravi CeylonWire February 27, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has accused the government of acting inconsistently amid
Electricity Tariff Hike Likely in Third Quarter, Predicts Ravi CeylonWire February 27, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has predicted that the government will be compelled
Fresh LP Gas Shipments to Boost Supply, Say Litro and Laugfs CeylonWire February 27, 2026 Litro Gas Lanka Ltd has announced that another vessel carrying 3,700 metric tons of LP gas is scheduled to arrive