SriLankan Airlines Flight to Sydney Returns to Katunayake After Lightning Strike CeylonWire June 12, 2026 A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney, Australia, was forced to return to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early
World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Could Push Global Growth to Post-Pandemic Low CeylonWire June 12, 2026 The World Bank Group has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global economic
Fairly Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast Across Several Parts of Sri Lanka CeylonWire June 12, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at times today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the
NBRO Issues Landslide Early Warnings for Four Districts Amid Heavy Rainfall CeylonWire June 12, 2026 The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas in four districts due to the
Navy Launches Search Operation After Student Goes Missing at Galle Face Beach CeylonWire June 11, 2026 The Sri Lanka Navy has launched a special search and rescue operation after three school students were swept away by
Rumesh Tharanga Climbs to World No. 3 in Javelin, Matching Sri Lankan Athletics Record CeylonWire June 11, 2026 Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga has climbed to third place in the latest world rankings for the men’s javelin
Sri Lanka’s Wild Elephant Population Rises to 7,451, Latest Survey Shows CeylonWire June 11, 2026 Sri Lanka’s wild elephant population has increased to an estimated 7,451 animals, according to the latest island-wide elephant survey conducted
Yoshitha Rajapaksa Summoned by Bribery Commission Over Training-Related Investigation CeylonWire June 11, 2026 Former Navy Lieutenant Yoshitha Rajapaksa has been ordered to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption
Central Bank Briefs MPs on Monetary Policy and Economic Developments CeylonWire June 11, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) conducted a special awareness programme for Members of Parliament yesterday (10), focusing on
Showers and Strong Winds Forecast Across Several Parts of Sri Lanka Today CeylonWire June 11, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at times today (11) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in