Showers and Strong Winds Expected in Several Parts of Sri Lanka Today CeylonWire May 18, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says showers or thundershowers are expected at times today (18) in: Western Province Sabaragamuwa
Sri Lanka Tourism Earnings Drop Nearly 39% in April 2026 CeylonWire May 18, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says tourism earnings for Sri Lanka fell sharply in April 2026 despite continued tourist
Narendra Modi Awarded Sweden’s Highest Civilian Honour CeylonWire May 18, 2026 Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Royal Order of the Polar Star, the highest honour awarded by Sweden to
Sri Lanka Marks 17 Years Since End of Civil War CeylonWire May 18, 2026 Sri Lanka today (18) marks 17 years since the end of the country’s more than three-decade armed conflict with the
Government Plans Stronger Cybersecurity Laws to Combat Rising Online Fraud CeylonWire May 18, 2026 The Ministry of Public Security Sri Lanka says steps are being taken to strengthen cybersecurity laws in Sri Lanka in
Madonna, Shakira and BTS to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show CeylonWire May 17, 2026 A special concert featuring global music stars is set to take place during the half-time break of the FIFA World
MOP Fertilizer Samples Sent for Testing Following Farmer Complaints CeylonWire May 17, 2026 Chandana Lokuhewage, Director of the National Fertilizer Secretariat Sri Lanka, says samples of a stock of Muriate of Potash (MOP)
Police Complaint Filed Over Wanawasala Train Derailment; Suspect Arrested CeylonWire May 17, 2026 A complaint has been lodged with the police regarding the train derailment that occurred early today (16) between the Kelaniya
India’s Election Commission Orders Probe Into Alleged Voting by Foreign Nationals in Tamil Nadu Polls CeylonWire May 17, 2026 The Election Commission of India has reportedly ordered an investigation into allegations that foreign nationals, including several Sri Lanka citizens,
Economists Warn Rupee Depreciation Could Push Up Fuel and Utility Costs CeylonWire May 17, 2026 Economists have warned that continued depreciation of the Sri Lankan Rupee could lead to future increases in fuel prices, electricity