UNP–SJB Merger Will Strengthen Democracy, Says Ravi CeylonWire February 16, 2026 Ravi Karunanayake, a parliamentarian from the United National Party, has spoken to the media about the proposed merger between the
India adds over 50,000 MW of power capacity in 2025-26, led by solar energy CeylonWire February 16, 2026 India’s total power generation capacity has expanded by 52,537 megawatt (MW) during the first ten months of the 2025-26 financial
No Funds, No Oversight: How Partisan Brinkmanship Endangers Immigration Justice CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The recent partial government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), triggered by a partisan standoff over immigration enforcement
Government Approval Rises to 65% in Latest Verité “Mood of the Nation” Poll CeylonWire February 16, 2026 Public approval of the government’s performance has climbed to 65%, according to the latest “Mood of the Nation” survey conducted
Around 900 Childhood Cancer Cases Reported Annually in Sri Lanka – National Cancer Control Programme CeylonWire February 16, 2026 National Cancer Control Programme Sri Lanka says approximately 900 childhood cancer cases are reported in Sri Lanka each year. Dr.
India Thrash Pakistan by 61 Runs in Colombo to Seal Super 8 Spot CeylonWire February 16, 2026 India national cricket team continued their recent dominance over Pakistan national cricket team with a comprehensive 61-run victory in Colombo,
China, Three-Self Church Ready to Enforce the New Propaganda Regulations CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The government-controlled church rushes to embrace the Party’s new ideological rulebook, proving once again that its deepest creed is political
Inflation Expected to Rise Toward 5% Target in 2026 as Economy Continues Recovery – Central Bank CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released its Bi-Annual Monetary Policy Report – February 2026, outlining updated baseline projections
Government Grants Up to 10-Year Tax Concessions for Strategic Investments in Tourism, Manufacturing and Agriculture CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The government has approved tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects across the tourism,
Showers Expected in Several Provinces Today; Thundershowers Possible in the Evening CeylonWire February 16, 2026 Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka said several spells of showers will occur in the Central and Uva provinces, as well