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
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
EDB and NMRA Launch Initiative to Boost Sri Lanka’s Pharmaceutical Exports CeylonWire June 4, 2026 The Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), has launched a programme aimed at
Indian and Pakistani Naval Vessels Arrive at Colombo Port for Operational and Goodwill Engagements CeylonWire June 4, 2026 The Sri Lanka Navy says the Indian Navy warship INS Airavat and Pakistan Navy warships PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat,
Sri Lanka Receives US$695 Million IMF Tranche as Total Assistance Reaches US$2.4 Billion CeylonWire June 4, 2026 Sri Lanka has received a loan tranche of US$695 million following the successful completion of the fifth and sixth reviews