CBSL Imposes New Restrictions on Gold-Backed Loans CeylonWire May 26, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has introduced new restrictions on loan facilities granted against gold collateral in an effort
Artificial Light Pollution Becoming a Growing Global Environmental and Health Threat CeylonWire May 26, 2026 Excessive artificial lighting at night is increasingly being identified as a serious environmental and public health issue worldwide. According to
Sri Lanka Moves Toward Fully Digital Vehicle Insurance System CeylonWire May 26, 2026 Dinusha Thilanka says Sri Lanka plans to gradually digitize all documents related to the insurance sector under the ongoing vehicle
CPC Assures No Fuel Shortage Despite Queues at Filling Stations CeylonWire May 26, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says there is currently no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka. Mayura Netthikumarage stated that two crude
Sri Lanka Nears One Million Tourist Arrivals in 2026 CeylonWire May 26, 2026 Sri Lanka is approaching the one million mark in foreign tourist arrivals for 2026, according to the latest data released
Southwest Monsoon Strengthening; Heavy Rainfall Expected in Several Areas CeylonWire May 26, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says the Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across Sri Lanka, with increased rainfall expected
CBSL Raises Policy Interest Rate by 100 Basis Points CeylonWire May 26, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to increase the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 100 basis points to
Sri Lanka Begins Screening Peacekeepers for Haiti Deployment CeylonWire May 25, 2026 Sri Lanka has begun preliminary background screening to select police and military personnel for deployment to Haiti following approval from
Health Ministry Urges Public to Follow Precautions Amid Suspected Meningitis Cases CeylonWire May 25, 2026 The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka has urged the public to follow health and safety guidelines to help prevent the
Over 160,000 Graduates Apply for Teacher Recruitment Examination CeylonWire May 25, 2026 The Department of Examinations Sri Lanka says more than 160,000 graduates applied for the competitive examination conducted to recruit teachers