Hungarian Tourist Killed in Wild Elephant Attack Near Sigiriya CeylonWire February 17, 2026 A 64-year-old Hungarian national has died following a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area near Sigiriya. The man was
Parliament to Debate MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill Today as February Session Begins CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The second reading debate on the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be held today (17), according to the
President Dissanayake Leaves for India to Attend India AI Impact Summit 2026 CeylonWire February 17, 2026 Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for India today (17) to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in
Government Approval Rises to 65% in Latest Verité “Mood of the Nation” Poll CeylonWire February 16, 2026 Public approval of the government’s performance has climbed to 65%, according to the latest “Mood of the Nation” survey conducted
Around 900 Childhood Cancer Cases Reported Annually in Sri Lanka – National Cancer Control Programme CeylonWire February 16, 2026 National Cancer Control Programme Sri Lanka says approximately 900 childhood cancer cases are reported in Sri Lanka each year. Dr.
India Thrash Pakistan by 61 Runs in Colombo to Seal Super 8 Spot CeylonWire February 16, 2026 India national cricket team continued their recent dominance over Pakistan national cricket team with a comprehensive 61-run victory in Colombo,
China, Three-Self Church Ready to Enforce the New Propaganda Regulations CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The government-controlled church rushes to embrace the Party’s new ideological rulebook, proving once again that its deepest creed is political
Inflation Expected to Rise Toward 5% Target in 2026 as Economy Continues Recovery – Central Bank CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released its Bi-Annual Monetary Policy Report – February 2026, outlining updated baseline projections
Government Grants Up to 10-Year Tax Concessions for Strategic Investments in Tourism, Manufacturing and Agriculture CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The government has approved tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects across the tourism,
Showers Expected in Several Provinces Today; Thundershowers Possible in the Evening CeylonWire February 16, 2026 Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka said several spells of showers will occur in the Central and Uva provinces, as well