Showers and Strong Winds Forecast in Several Parts of Sri Lanka Today CeylonWire July 3, 2026 Several spells of showers are expected today (03) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the
12-Hour Water Cut Scheduled for Colombo and Suburbs Tomorrow CeylonWire July 3, 2026 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water supply interruption affecting Colombo and several surrounding
Government Moves to Introduce Single-Window Approval System for Film Tourism CeylonWire July 2, 2026 A high-level discussion on establishing a Single-Window approval mechanism for Sri Lanka’s film tourism sector was held at the Presidential
Japanese Prime Minister Begins Three-Day India Visit for Annual Summit CeylonWire July 2, 2026 Japanese Prime Minister Sanya Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on a three-day official visit to participate in the 16th India-Japan
World Bank Reclassifies Sri Lanka as Upper-Middle-Income Economy CeylonWire July 2, 2026 The World Bank Group has reclassified Sri Lanka from a lower-middle-income to an upper-middle-income economy following the country’s strong economic
Chinese Supermarket in Colombo Fined Rs. 300,000 for Violating Consumer Protection Laws CeylonWire July 2, 2026 The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a Rs. 300,000 fine on a Chinese supermarket located on R.A. De Mel
IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Sustain Reform Momentum Despite Resilience Amid Middle East Conflict CeylonWire July 1, 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka’s economic reform programme has helped the country withstand the economic impact of
Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay Suspends Hunger Strike While in CID Custody CeylonWire July 1, 2026 Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Sallay, has suspended the hunger strike he launched while in the
Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Exceed 55,000 as Health Ministry Strengthens Response CeylonWire July 1, 2026 Sri Lanka has recorded more than 55,000 dengue cases so far in 2026 after more than 1,000 new infections were
ADB Approves US$200 Million Emergency Assistance for Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Recovery CeylonWire July 1, 2026 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$200 million emergency assistance package to support Sri Lanka’s recovery and reconstruction