Special Transport Services in Place for Post-New Year Travel Rush CeylonWire April 18, 2026 Special transport services are being operated throughout the weekend to facilitate the return of people travelling back to Colombo after
Indian Vice President to Arrive in Sri Lanka for Two-Day Official Visit CeylonWire April 18, 2026 Indian Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow for a two-day official visit. During
Trump Warns Strait Blockade Will Continue, Threatens Renewed Strikes on Iran CeylonWire April 18, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place and military
Litro Assures Uninterrupted LPG Supply Through May CeylonWire April 18, 2026 Litro Gas Lanka has assured that it can maintain an uninterrupted supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) throughout the month
Afternoon Thundershowers Expected; More Rain Likely from April 20 CeylonWire April 18, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, as well as in the
QR Code Fuel Quota System for Petrol Vehicles Reinstated from Midnight CeylonWire April 18, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that the QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will be reinstated
India Records $860 Billion Export Milestone Despite Global Challenges CeylonWire April 17, 2026 India has achieved a record-breaking export performance, with total exports—including services—reaching $860.1 billion in the 2025–26 fiscal year. Merchandise exports
Registrar of Persons Services Suspended Due to System Breakdown CeylonWire April 17, 2026 The Department of Registration of Persons has announced that its one-day service and all public services will not operate today
Afternoon Showers Expected in Several Provinces; Dry Weather Elsewhere CeylonWire April 17, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces, as well as in
IMF Warns Prolonged Middle East Conflict Could Drag Global Growth to 2% CeylonWire April 16, 2026 The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could significantly