IMF reviews worth $700 million to be submitted for approval CeylonWire April 5, 2026 Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has announced that the 5th and 6th reviews under the Extended Fund
LP gas shipments arrive to ensure steady supply CeylonWire April 5, 2026 Laugfs Gas has announced that a vessel carrying 7,000 metric tons of LP gas has arrived at the Hambantota Port.
Water cuts reduced to 12 hours as reservoir levels drop CeylonWire April 5, 2026 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to reduce the duration of planned water supply disruptions to
CAA imposes Rs. 49.9 million in fines after over 5,000 raids CeylonWire April 5, 2026 The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that fines amounting to nearly Rs. 49.9 million were imposed following 5,172 market
Easter Sunday marked with prayers, messages of peace and unity CeylonWire April 5, 2026 Today marks Easter Sunday, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who, according to Christian belief, came into the world to
Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum over Hormuz Strait CeylonWire April 5, 2026 US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, giving it 48 hours to reach a deal or
96% of medical graduates apply for post-internship appointments CeylonWire April 5, 2026 The Ministry of Health has announced that around 96 percent of medical graduates who recently completed their internships have applied
Thundershowers expected islandwide with heavy rain in some areas CeylonWire April 5, 2026 The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva,
Iran claims downing of US aircraft as tensions escalate CeylonWire April 4, 2026 Iran has claimed that it shot down two US military aircraft on Friday, according to Iranian state media and military
PM chairs meeting to ensure uninterrupted services amid fuel constraints CeylonWire April 4, 2026 Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya chaired a Cabinet-appointed committee meeting on Wednesday (April 03) to review measures aimed at maintaining uninterrupted