Parliament Reconvenes After New Year Holidays; Key Debates Scheduled CeylonWire May 5, 2026 Parliament of Sri Lanka is set to convene today (05) for the first time following the Sinhala and Tamil New
Chinese Ambassador Urges Sri Lankan Youth to Strengthen Bilateral Ties CeylonWire May 5, 2026 The Qi Zhenhong has addressed an open letter to the youth of Sri Lanka, highlighting their vital role in shaping
Alcohol Consumption Rising in Sri Lanka, Warns ADIC CeylonWire May 5, 2026 The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre Sri Lanka says alcohol consumption in Sri Lanka is on the rise, based on
Oil Prices Surge After Reported Strait of Hormuz Incident CeylonWire May 5, 2026 Global oil prices jumped around 5% after reports of a potential confrontation involving a U.S. warship in the Strait of
Vijay’s TVK Emerges as Largest Party in Tamil Nadu, Falls Short of Majority CeylonWire May 5, 2026 Joseph Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections,
Official Welcome Ceremony Held for Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu CeylonWire May 4, 2026 The official welcome ceremony for Mohamed Muizzu, who arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, is being held this morning at the
Mahinda Rajapaksa Has Not Received Official Notice Over Airbus Probe CeylonWire May 4, 2026 The media spokesperson for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage, has stated that no official notice or summons has
102 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Rajagiriya Over Alleged Online Illegal Activities CeylonWire May 4, 2026 Welikada Police say that 102 Chinese nationals have been arrested over alleged illegal online activities carried out using computers and
Former Indian Peacekeeping Force Commander Deepinder Singh Passes Away CeylonWire May 4, 2026 Deepinder Singh, who served as the overall commander of the Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka, has passed away
Israeli Ambassador, Foreign Minister Discuss Tourism and Visitor Facilities CeylonWire May 4, 2026 Ruwan Asarpa recently held discussions with Vijitha Herath regarding tourism and facilities for Israeli visitors to Sri Lanka. During the