Bangladesh one of 10 countries home to two-thirds of world’s most hungry: UN-backed report CeylonWire April 25, 2026 Two-thirds of people facing food crises globally last year lived in just 10 countries, with a third of them in
Has India cracked its nuclear endgame? CeylonWire April 25, 2026 after India gained independence, it was still finding its footing in the world, while one man was planning for decades
Sri Lanka Cricket Denies Knowledge of Govt Request for Resignations CeylonWire April 24, 2026 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has stated that it has not been informed of any request by the government for its
Government Moves to Revise Land Leasing Process for Cultivation CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The government has initiated steps to update the process used to lease state-owned land to individuals for cultivation. Chandana Ranaweeraarachchi
Australia Aware of Payment Irregularities as Sri Lanka Probes Cyber Breach CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The Australian High Commission Colombo has confirmed it is aware of irregularities linked to payments owed to the Australian Government,
Standard Vehicle Number Plates to Be Issued from End-May; Personalised Plates Planned CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The Department of Motor Traffic Sri Lanka has announced that standard registration number plates for new vehicles will be issued
NPP to Hold 21 District-Level May Day Rallies Amid Fuel Constraints CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced plans to organise 21 May Day rallies at the district level across the
UK Parliament Approves Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Create ‘Smoke-Free Generation CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The Parliament of the United Kingdom has approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, marking a major step toward creating a
Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions CeylonWire April 24, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following high-level
NBRO Issues Early Landslide Warning for Kurunegala and Ratnapura CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The National Building Research Organisation has issued an early landslide warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in the Kurunegala