Import-Dependent Economy Can Be Transformed Through Agriculture, Says Ravi CeylonWire February 18, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake said Sri Lanka can shift away from an
Central Bank’s Reserve Management Raises Serious Concerns, Says Ravi CeylonWire February 17, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has said that the way the Central Bank
IMF Managing Director Visits Gampola to Assess Cyclone Ditwah Damage CeylonWire February 17, 2026 Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Gampola this morning to observe the damage caused by
Alcohol Sales to Be Banned Islandwide on 19 Days in 2026 – Excise Department CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the sale of alcohol will be prohibited islandwide on 19 designated
Amber Advisory Issued for Heavy Rain in Eastern and Uva Provinces CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the country.
Pakistan Accused of Denying Treatment for Imran Khan’s Failing Eyesight CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The lawyer for the former prime minister claimed he had lost 85 percent of the vision in his right eye
GMOA to Intensify Trade Union Action Over Alleged Breach of Health Sector Agreements CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to escalate trade union action, accusing the government and the Ministry
Hungarian Tourist Killed in Wild Elephant Attack Near Sigiriya CeylonWire February 17, 2026 A 64-year-old Hungarian national has died following a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area near Sigiriya. The man was
Parliament to Debate MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill Today as February Session Begins CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The second reading debate on the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be held today (17), according to the
President Dissanayake Leaves for India to Attend India AI Impact Summit 2026 CeylonWire February 17, 2026 Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for India today (17) to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in