Mahinda Rajapaksa Submits Asset Declaration to Bribery Commission CeylonWire April 12, 2026 Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has reportedly submitted an affidavit to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, disclosing
Police Step Up Action Against Reckless Driving on Expressways CeylonWire April 12, 2026 Police say investigations are underway to identify motorists engaging in high-speed and dangerous driving on expressways. Deputy Inspector General of
Government Offices to Operate Normally from April 15–17 CeylonWire April 12, 2026 The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced that all government offices will remain open as
Police Launch 24-Hour WhatsApp Hotline to Report Reckless Driving CeylonWire April 12, 2026 Sri Lanka Police have introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number to enable the public to report reckless and dangerous driving incidents
Special Buses and Trains Continue for New Year Travel Rush CeylonWire April 12, 2026 Special transport services are continuing today to facilitate passengers travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 1.8% Amid External Pressures CeylonWire April 12, 2026 The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 1.8% against the US dollar in 2026, according to the Central Bank of
Thundershowers Expected Islandwide with Heavy Rain in Some Areas CeylonWire April 12, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western and Uva provinces, as well
Colombo Stock Exchange Sees Sharp Surge as ASPI Jumps Over 4% CeylonWire April 9, 2026 The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a strong rally today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rising by 885.14 points,
SLTB to Deploy Special Bus Services for New Year Travel Rush CeylonWire April 9, 2026 The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced the operation of special bus services for the Sinhala and Tamil New
Report Alleges Pentagon Chief Misled Trump on Iran War Claims CeylonWire April 9, 2026 A report by The Washington Post has claimed that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have misrepresented key aspects of