Sri Lanka and India Move to Formalise Colombo Security Conclave CeylonWire April 21, 2026 India and Sri Lanka are taking steps to fully formalise the Colombo Security Conclave, a key platform aimed at addressing
Sri Lanka Launches Low-Floor Priority Bus Service for Persons with Disabilities CeylonWire April 21, 2026 A new low-floor priority bus service designed to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities will be launched today at the
Suspect Arrested for Rs. 1 Million Online Bank Fraud CeylonWire April 21, 2026 A suspect has been arrested for allegedly defrauding Rs. 1,000,024 by creating a fraudulent website designed to mimic the official
GMOA Strike Criticised as Ineffective; Union Defends Action as Symbolic CeylonWire April 21, 2026 The recent strike launched by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has drawn criticism for being poorly organised and failing
Vietnamese Monks Arrive in Sri Lanka for ‘Walk for Peace’ Programme CeylonWire April 21, 2026 A group of seven Buddhist monks, led by Vietnamese national Venerable Pannakara Thero, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (21)
Islandwide Showers and Thunderstorms Expected After 1 p.m.; Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued CeylonWire April 21, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (21), according to the Department
Ravi Karunanayake: Economic Burden Falls on People, Urges IMF to Ease Pressure CeylonWire April 21, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, says the burden of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is
Oil Prices Rise as U.S.–Iran Tensions Escalate; Wall Street Rally Pauses CeylonWire April 21, 2026 Global oil prices climbed on Monday as tensions between the United States and Iran intensified, though the gains were more
India, South Korea boost technology, cultural ties; trade to reach $50B by 2030 CeylonWire April 21, 2026 India and South Korea are boosting their strategic partnership with forward looking agenda and cooperation in various industries, including energy, minerals, semiconductors, shipbuilding,
Titanic Survivor’s Life Jacket Sells for £670,000 at Auction CeylonWire April 20, 2026 A life jacket worn by a survivor of the RMS Titanic sinking has been sold for £670,000 at auction, far