What’s driving the rising unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? CeylonWire August 20, 2026 For decades, global attention on Kashmir has focused overwhelmingly on the Indian-administered side of the Line of Control (LoC), the
Sri Lanka Fast-Tracks Regulatory Framework for Electric Flying Taxis CeylonWire August 20, 2026 The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has launched a fast-track programme to establish a regulatory framework for electric vertical
Traffic Fine Payments to Go Fully Online from September CeylonWire August 20, 2026 All traffic fine payments in Sri Lanka will be made online only from September as part of the Government’s digitalisation
Government Ready for Referendum if Required for 22nd Amendment CeylonWire August 20, 2026 Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa says the Government is prepared to hold a referendum if the Supreme
Trump Says He Plans to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year CeylonWire August 20, 2026 US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year,
CAA Warns Traders to Maintain Proper Invoices for Goods CeylonWire August 20, 2026 The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned traders that they must maintain proper documents or invoices verifying the source of
Gold Prices Hold Near Two-Month High as Dollar and Treasury Yields Weaken CeylonWire August 20, 2026 Gold prices remained near a more than two-month high on Thursday after a surprise U.S. Treasury liquidity-support announcement pushed Treasury
BASL Calls for Postponement of MPs’ Briefing on Judges’ Retirement Age CeylonWire August 20, 2026 The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for the postponement of a proposed briefing for Members of Parliament
Amber Advisory Issued for Strong Winds and Rough Seas CeylonWire August 20, 2026 The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending
Ravi Karunanayake Questions Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Reserves CeylonWire August 20, 2026 Former United National Party Deputy Leader and Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has questioned the Government and the Central Bank of Sri