SJB Will Only Align with UNP in Opposition, Says Marikkar CeylonWire April 6, 2026 Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar says the party will only consider working with the United National Party (UNP)
Food Prices Revised as Gas Costs Rise CeylonWire April 6, 2026 The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners Association has announced a revision in food prices, with increases set to take effect from
Police Warn of Rise in Online Fraud During Festive Season CeylonWire April 6, 2026 Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning over a growing trend of online financial fraud, data theft and cybercrimes during
National QR Payment Programme Launched to Promote Cash-Lite Economy CeylonWire April 6, 2026 The National QR Payment Adoption Programme has been officially launched under the patronage of the President, marking a major step
Wednesday Public Sector Holiday Cancelled with Immediate Effect CeylonWire April 6, 2026 The Wednesday holiday granted to government offices as part of fuel conservation measures has been cancelled with immediate effect from
‘Surakimu Lanka’ Energy Conservation Programme Introduced in Schools CeylonWire April 6, 2026 The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has launched the “Surakimu Lanka” school energy conservation programme to promote
Preparations Underway for Indian Vice President’s Visit to Sri Lanka CeylonWire April 6, 2026 A meeting between Chief of Staff to the President, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, and Deputy High Commissioner of India, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey,
Airstrikes on civilian infra in Afghanistan: Pakistan criticised for war crimes and sovereignty violations CeylonWire April 6, 2026 Pakistan faced criticism from different quarters after it carried out several military attacks inside Afghanistan, which led to the deaths
‘System failure’ sparked robotaxi outage in central China, police say CeylonWire April 5, 2026 A “system failure” caused a robotaxi outage involving multiple vehicles operated by Baidu’s Apollo Go in central Chinese city of
IMF reviews worth $700 million to be submitted for approval CeylonWire April 5, 2026 Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has announced that the 5th and 6th reviews under the Extended Fund