51 Killed, 5,000 Evacuated After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Indonesia CeylonWire August 16, 2026 Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, killing at least 51 people,
Sri Lanka Records Most Positive View of India in 36-Country Pew Survey CeylonWire August 16, 2026 A recent Pew Research Center survey of more than 42,000 people across 36 countries has found generally positive views of
Vehicle Prices Expected to Rise Sharply as Import Duty Surcharge Extended CeylonWire August 16, 2026 Vehicle prices in Sri Lanka are expected to increase significantly after the Government extended the 50% import duty surcharge, which
Angelo Mathews Confirms Retirement from International Cricket CeylonWire August 16, 2026 Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has confirmed his retirement from international cricket. Mathews made the announcement in an exclusive
Sri Lanka Plans to Produce Half of Annual Big Onion Requirement Locally CeylonWire August 16, 2026 The Department of Agriculture says plans are underway to produce 50% of Sri Lanka’s annual big onion requirement through local
Showers Expected in Several Areas Today CeylonWire August 16, 2026 Several spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North Western provinces, as well as the Kandy, Nuwara
Election Commission to Appear Before Special Committee on Provincial Council Polls CeylonWire August 14, 2026 Election Commission officials have once again been summoned before the Parliamentary Special Committee appointed to examine the conduct of Provincial
Rs. 2.5 Billion Development Programme to Launch Across Sri Lanka CeylonWire August 14, 2026 A series of revenue-generating development projects worth Rs. 2.5 billion will commence across Sri Lanka from today (14) under the
Vance Says Keeping Oil Prices Low Is Top US Priority in Iran War CeylonWire August 14, 2026 US Vice President JD Vance has said that keeping oil and gasoline prices affordable for Americans is the top US
Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Several Areas Today CeylonWire August 14, 2026 The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers or thundershowers at times today (14) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western Provinces,