Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum over Hormuz Strait CeylonWire April 5, 2026 US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, giving it 48 hours to reach a deal or
96% of medical graduates apply for post-internship appointments CeylonWire April 5, 2026 The Ministry of Health has announced that around 96 percent of medical graduates who recently completed their internships have applied
Thundershowers expected islandwide with heavy rain in some areas CeylonWire April 5, 2026 The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva,
Iran claims downing of US aircraft as tensions escalate CeylonWire April 4, 2026 Iran has claimed that it shot down two US military aircraft on Friday, according to Iranian state media and military
PM chairs meeting to ensure uninterrupted services amid fuel constraints CeylonWire April 4, 2026 Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya chaired a Cabinet-appointed committee meeting on Wednesday (April 03) to review measures aimed at maintaining uninterrupted
Expert committee appointed to reform National Colleges of Education CeylonWire April 4, 2026 An expert committee has been appointed to enhance standards and restructure the National Colleges of Education. The committee is chaired
GMOA resumes islandwide strike over transfer concerns CeylonWire April 4, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has resumed its strike action from 8.00 a.m. today, citing ongoing concerns related to
Thundershowers expected across island with heavy rainfall warnings CeylonWire April 4, 2026 The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island after
Trump proposes massive defense boost amid Iran war, cuts non-defense spending CeylonWire April 4, 2026 US President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping budget plan for the 2027 fiscal year, seeking a 10 percent reduction
Revised water cut schedule continues across parts of Colombo CeylonWire April 4, 2026 Scheduled water cuts in several areas of the Colombo District will continue today (April 04) due to prevailing dry weather