Sri Lankans Leave for Low Wages While Foreign Workers Enter for Higher Pay, Ravi Says CeylonWire August 12, 2026 Former UNP Deputy Leader and MP Ravi Karunanayake has raised concerns over the growing gap between Sri Lanka’s workforce and
Central Bank Sees No Need for Further Rate Hikes This Year – Governor CeylonWire August 12, 2026 Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has told Reuters that the Central Bank currently sees no need
CAA Continues Islandwide Raids on Substandard Atapirikara Items CeylonWire August 12, 2026 The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says special raids targeting substandard Atapirikara and Pirikara items are continuing across the country. The
Showers Expected in Several Areas; Rough Seas Forecast CeylonWire August 12, 2026 Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya,
Verdict in Easter Sunday Terror Case Against 24 Accused Expected Soon CeylonWire August 12, 2026 The prosecution has concluded presenting its evidence in the case against 24 accused, including Naufer Maulavi, in connection with the
Cabinet Approves Over Rs. 1 Billion for Lanka Metro Transit CeylonWire August 12, 2026 The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the provision of more than Rs. 1 billion in equity capital to Lanka Metro
Sri Lanka Promoted at Miss Polski 2026 Finals in Poland CeylonWire August 12, 2026 Sri Lanka received special attention at the Miss Polski 2026 finals held in the historic Polish city of Nowy Sącz,
China’s New Ambassador to Sri Lanka Pledges to Strengthen Bilateral Ties CeylonWire August 12, 2026 China’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has pledged to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and mutually beneficial
Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Peace Hopes Fade and Middle East Supply Risks Grow CeylonWire August 12, 2026 Oil prices rose on Wednesday as uncertainty over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and attacks on shipping vessels heightened concerns
Why Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Is in India and Why the Visit Matters CeylonWire August 11, 2026 India’s engagement with Central Asia is back in focus as Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov begins a four-day visit to