Mahanayake Theros Request May 30 to Be Declared Vesak Poya Day CeylonWire April 23, 2026 The Cabinet Spokesperson announced that the Mahanayake Theros have requested that May 30 be declared Vesak Poya Day. In line
Sri Lanka’s GDP Per Capita Surpasses $5,000 for First Time CeylonWire April 23, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced that Sri Lanka’s GDP per capita has exceeded the $5,000 mark for
Showers Expected Across Island After 1 p.m.; Fairly Heavy Rainfall Forecast CeylonWire April 23, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m., according to the Department of Meteorology
Finance Ministry Lodges Complaints Over Cyber Breach at External Resources Department CeylonWire April 23, 2026 The Ministry of Finance Sri Lanka has lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and relevant institutions following a cyberattack that
Govt May Consider Changes to Sri Lanka Cricket Ahead of May Day, Says Marikkar CeylonWire April 23, 2026 S. M. Marikkar of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has claimed that the government is considering changes to the administration
Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja Appointed Controller General of Immigration and Emigration CeylonWire April 23, 2026 The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service,
Cabinet Approves Committee to Implement Easter Attack Probe Recommendations CeylonWire April 23, 2026 The Cabinet has approved the appointment of a special committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations made by the Presidential
Sri Lanka and Iran Discuss Rescue Efforts, Bilateral Ties in Ministerial Call CeylonWire April 23, 2026 Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, focusing on recent developments
Ravi Karunanayake Blames Central Bank Lapses for NDB Fraud CeylonWire April 22, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, has alleged that shortcomings within the Central Bank of
Pakistan’s New Digital Rules: Fair Taxation or Digital Overreach? CeylonWire April 22, 2026 The Federal Board of Revenue proposes a fixed levy on YouTube views, sparking concerns over fairness and the digital economy’s