Oil Prices Surge as Hopes Fade for Strait of Hormuz Deal CeylonWire May 16, 2026 Global oil prices rose sharply on Friday after remarks by Donald Trump and Abbas Araqchi weakened hopes for a quick
Low-Pressure System Near Sri Lanka Continues to Persist, Says Met Department CeylonWire May 16, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist according to
Jaffna Kings Ownership Changes Ahead of LPL Season 6 CeylonWire May 16, 2026 Jaffna Kings has announced a change in ownership ahead of the sixth season of the Lanka Premier League. The franchise
Govt to Install 16 Advanced Cardiac Cath Lab Machines by 2026 CeylonWire May 16, 2026 The Ministry of Health and Mass Media Sri Lanka says steps have been taken to install 16 modern cardiac catheterization
PM Says Sri Lanka Has Managed Energy Crisis Without Burdening Public CeylonWire May 16, 2026 Harini Amarasuriya says the government of Sri Lanka has successfully managed the ongoing energy crisis without placing an excessive burden
PayPal Officially Expands Services to Sri Lanka CeylonWire May 16, 2026 PayPal officially announced the expansion of its services to Sri Lanka yesterday (16), marking a major development for freelancers, online
An Anomaly of Geography: Re-evaluating the Fixed Palk Strait Link CeylonWire May 16, 2026 It is a striking geographic paradox that while the maritime distance between Colombo and Chennai spans roughly 300 kilometers, the
Cuban Ambassador Holds Talks With National Sports Academy on Sports Cooperation CeylonWire May 15, 2026 Patricia Lazara Pego Guevara held discussions yesterday (13) with the board of directors of the National Sports Academy Sri Lanka
US Waives $15,000 Visa Deposit Requirement for World Cup Fans CeylonWire May 15, 2026 The administration of Donald Trump has moved to exempt football fans from around 50 countries from a previously introduced $15,000
Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Surpasses Rs. 1.1 Trillion CeylonWire May 15, 2026 Sri Lanka Customs has crossed a major financial milestone, with total revenue collections for the year exceeding Rs. 1.1 trillion.