Gazette Extending Essential Services Declaration Issued CeylonWire May 29, 2026 The Extraordinary Gazette notification declaring 15 categories of services as Essential Services has been extended, ensuring the continued operation of
Special Transport Services Commence for Vesak Festival Travel CeylonWire May 29, 2026 Special transport services have commenced for passengers travelling to their hometowns and religious destinations for the Vesak festival. The National
Sri Lanka Has Sufficient Fuel Stocks Until September, Says CPC CeylonWire May 29, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says the country currently has sufficient fuel reserves to meet demand until September. Speaking on
Trump Reportedly Warns Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Confusion Over Remarks CeylonWire May 29, 2026 US President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened military action against Oman if the Gulf nation supports any arrangement involving shared
Police Intensify Efforts to Bring Back 89 Wanted Suspects Hiding Overseas CeylonWire May 29, 2026 Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wutler, says authorities are continuing efforts to bring back 89 suspects wanted
CBSL Tightening of Vehicle and Gold Loan Rules Will Reduce Risks for Lenders, Says Fitch CeylonWire May 29, 2026 The recent decision by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to tighten lending limits on vehicle and gold-backed loans is
Global Temperatures Likely to Remain at Record Levels Over Next Five Years, New Report Warns CeylonWire May 29, 2026 Global average temperatures are expected to remain at record or near-record levels over the next five years, according to a
Transport Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera Resigns CeylonWire May 29, 2026 Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Prof. Kapila Perera, has reportedly tendered his resignation, according to
Sri Lanka Imports First Components for Commercial-Scale Battery Storage Project CeylonWire May 28, 2026 The Ministry of Power and Energy Sri Lanka says components for a 20-megawatt battery storage system have been imported as
Police Warn Public About Fake ‘Gov Pay’ Financial Scam CeylonWire May 28, 2026 Sri Lanka Police has warned the public about a financial scam being carried out using the name “Gov Pay.” According