China Backs Ceasefire and Peace Talks in Iran Conflict CeylonWire April 16, 2026 China has expressed strong support for maintaining the ceasefire and continuing peace negotiations in the Iran conflict, emphasizing the importance
Census Reveals Aging Population and Shrinking Workforce in Sri Lanka CeylonWire April 16, 2026 Sri Lanka is facing a major demographic shift marked by a shrinking workforce and a growing elderly population, according to
Pakistani Naval Ships Conclude Goodwill Visit to Sri Lanka CeylonWire April 16, 2026 Pakistan Naval Ships TAIMUR and ASLAT have departed Sri Lanka following a two-day goodwill visit, the Sri Lanka Navy announced.
Police Cancel Grievance Day Programs for New Year Period CeylonWire April 16, 2026 Sri Lanka Police have announced the cancellation of Grievance Day programmes scheduled for April 16 and 17 in view of
Nine Chinese Nationals Arrested at BIA Over Alleged Cybercrime Activities CeylonWire April 16, 2026 A total of nine Chinese nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning
The Digital Silk Road’s Darker Turn: Sri Lanka’s Sovereignty in the Crosshairs CeylonWire April 16, 2026 Sri Lanka is currently navigating a destabilizing transformation of its security landscape, as sophisticated transnational cybercrime syndicates entrench themselves within
Oil Anointing Ritual Observed for Sinhala and Tamil New Year CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The auspicious time for the oil anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was observed at 6:55 a.m.
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Raising Risks to Global Financial Stability CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict is posing increasing risks to global financial
83% of Deaths in Sri Lanka Linked to Non-Communicable Diseases CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka has revealed that 83 percent of deaths in the country are caused by non-communicable
Oil Prices Fall for Second Day Amid Hopes of Renewed US-Iran Talks CeylonWire April 15, 2026 Oil prices declined for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by expectations that peace talks between the United States