Young Woman Killed in Lightning Strike in Habaraduwa CeylonWire May 4, 2026 A 25-year-old woman has died after being struck by lightning at a house in Kokwatte, Habaraduwa. According to Sri Lanka
Taiwan President Delays Diplomatic Visit After Airspace Restrictions CeylonWire May 4, 2026 Lai Ching-te was forced to postpone a diplomatic visit after several Indian Ocean nations reportedly denied access to their airspace,
Imported Vehicle Prices Expected to Rise Following Tax Increase and Rupee Depreciation CeylonWire May 4, 2026 The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka are expected to increase from May 1 due to the rise in
Showers Expected in Several Provinces; Fairly Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast CeylonWire May 4, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, and Eastern provinces, as well as
Restaurant Owners Say Fuel Price Hike Will Not Lead to Food Price Increase CeylonWire May 4, 2026 The All Ceylon Restaurant Owners Association says food prices will not be increased despite the recent fuel price revision. Association
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm to Visit Sri Lanka on May 7 CeylonWire May 3, 2026 President of Vietnam, Tô Lâm, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on May 7 for an official visit. He
Maldivian President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu Arrives in Sri Lanka on State Visit CeylonWire May 3, 2026 President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohammed Muizzu, is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka today (03) at
Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Provinces Today CeylonWire May 3, 2026 Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, North-Central and
Department of Buddhist Affairs Clarifies Date of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day CeylonWire May 3, 2026 The Department of Buddhist Affairs has issued a clarification regarding the observance of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day this year
Mahindananda Aluthgamage Foundation Property Handed Over to Railway Department CeylonWire May 3, 2026 All movable and immovable properties belonging to the Mahindananda Aluthgamage Foundation, which had been operating on a lease basis for