Sri Lanka Open to New IMF Programme After Current Deal Ends, President Says CeylonWire October 13, 2026 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said Sri Lanka has not ruled out entering into another International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme
ACPOSL Suspends Licensing Activities Until November AGM Amid Industry Concerns CeylonWire October 13, 2026 The Association of Creators and Publishers of Sri Lanka (ACPOSL) has temporarily suspended all licensing activities following concerns and criticism
Low-Pressure Area May Form Over Bay of Bengal, Heavy Rain Expected in Sri Lanka CeylonWire October 13, 2026 A low-pressure area may form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal today (13), raising the likelihood of increased rainfall across
Cyberattack Hits 400 French Supermarkets, Spoiling Food Worth Millions CeylonWire October 13, 2026 Hundreds of supermarkets across France have been affected by a major cyberattack that disrupted refrigeration systems, causing fresh and frozen
Sri Lanka’s Youth Unemployment Rate Reaches 17.8% in Second Quarter of 2026 CeylonWire October 13, 2026 Sri Lanka’s youth unemployment rate reached 17.8% in the second quarter of 2026, with the rate among young women rising
HRCSL Finds Customs’ Detention of Two Tamil Books Violated Author’s Fundamental Rights CeylonWire October 13, 2026 The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has found that the continued detention of two Tamil-language books by Sri
Amber Advisory Issued for Severe Lightning in Several Provinces CeylonWire October 12, 2026 The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North
SriLankan Airlines Cancels Flight to Dammam Today CeylonWire October 12, 2026 SriLankan Airlines has cancelled its flight scheduled to operate to Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia today (12). Speaking to
Court Orders Environmental Assessment and Urgent Measures to Prevent Train-Elephant Collisions CeylonWire October 12, 2026 The Court of Appeal has issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the Acting Director General of Wildlife and the Central
Kalu Ganga Water Levels Rise Above Five Metres Amid Heavy Rainfall CeylonWire October 12, 2026 Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga has caused water levels to rise in the