Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Several Parts of Sri Lanka CeylonWire June 6, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as in the districts
Health Authorities Warn of Emerging Malaria-Linked Parasite Threat in Sri Lanka CeylonWire June 6, 2026 Health authorities have warned that an emerging malaria-linked parasite capable of infecting both humans and animals could pose a significant
COPF Receives Report on Controversial US$2.5 Million Treasury Fund Transfer CeylonWire June 5, 2026 The report relating to the controversial transfer of US$2.5 million in Treasury funds, originally intended for an Australian company but
SLNS ‘Samudrawijaya’ Officially Commissioned After Historic 12,000 Nautical Mile Voyage CeylonWire June 5, 2026 The official commissioning ceremony of the Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudrawijaya, which arrived from the United States after completing
Meteorology Department Warns of Possible Drought Risk as El Niño Conditions Strengthen CeylonWire June 5, 2026 The Department of Meteorology has warned that Sri Lanka could experience a significant reduction in rainfall during July and August
Sri Lanka Needs Further Reduction in Diesel Consumption Amid Rising Global Fuel Costs CeylonWire June 5, 2026 Sri Lanka urgently needs to reduce its daily diesel consumption by an additional 500 metric tons due to the impact
Study Finds People Spend Over One-Third of Smartphone Time Aimlessly Scrolling CeylonWire June 5, 2026 A new study examining digital habits has found that people spend more than one-third of their smartphone usage time without
Rumesh Pathirage Creates History with 92.62m Throw at Rome Diamond League CeylonWire June 5, 2026 Sri Lanka’s 23-year-old javelin star Rumesh Pathirage has created history by becoming Asia’s second-best javelin thrower of all time and
Water Supply Disrupted in Several Areas Following Main Pipeline Breakage CeylonWire June 5, 2026 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that water supply to several areas will remain suspended until
Over One in Five Sri Lankan Schoolchildren Affected by Malnutrition – Health Ministry CeylonWire June 4, 2026 More than one in five schoolchildren in Sri Lanka are affected by malnutrition, according to Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil