Government Plans Rs. 42 Billion Investment in Vocational Education CeylonWire August 13, 2026 The Government plans to allocate nearly Rs. 42 billion to improve the quality of vocational education in Sri Lanka
Eric Meyer Sworn In as New US Ambassador to Sri Lanka CeylonWire August 13, 2026 Career diplomat Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka during a
President: Constitutional Reform Requires Taking Risks for Change CeylonWire August 13, 2026 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says meaningful change cannot be achieved without taking risks, stressing that the proposed 22nd Amendment to
Cabinet Approves Immigration Clearance for Sri Lankan Refugees Returning from India CeylonWire August 13, 2026 The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide immigration clearance facilities for Sri Lankan refugees who illegally entered India during
VAT Payments for July Due by August 20 CeylonWire August 13, 2026 The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that Value Added Tax (VAT) for July 2026 must be paid on or
WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Could Become Deadliest on Record CeylonWire August 13, 2026 The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could surpass the deadliest Ebola outbreak on record if
Illegal “Kotu Kepima” Gambling Racket Causing Serious Social Crisis – NLB Chairman CeylonWire August 13, 2026 An illegal gambling racket based on the winning numbers of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) and Development Lotteries Board is
Dry Weather Raises Feels-Like Temperatures in Several Areas CeylonWire August 13, 2026 The Department of Meteorology says the feels-like temperature has risen to concerning levels in several parts of the country amid
Ravi Karunanayake Warns of Possible Electricity Shortage Amid Dry Weather CeylonWire August 13, 2026 Former United National Party Deputy Leader and Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has warned that Sri Lanka could face an electricity shortage
Balochistan Has Become a Nightmare for the Pakistani Army CeylonWire August 12, 2026 Balochistan is currently experiencing one of the most severe violence outbreaks of the year. In the past few months, Pakistani