Red Landslide Warnings Lifted in Most Districts; O/L Exams to Proceed as Scheduled CeylonWire February 23, 2026 The Disaster Management Centre Sri Lanka (DMC) says the ‘Red’ landslide warnings previously issued for several districts have now been
Draft Regulations Prepared to Introduce Formal Framework for Taxi Services CeylonWire February 23, 2026 The National Council for Road Safety Sri Lanka says the necessary regulations have been drafted to establish a formal regulatory
Oxford Union Cancels Namal Rajapaksa Event Following Student Backlash CeylonWire February 23, 2026 The Oxford Union has cancelled a planned speaking engagement featuring Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, following objections
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 to Be Held in Colombo from June 18–21 CeylonWire February 22, 2026 Sri Lanka Expo 2026, the country’s premier international trade exhibition, will be held from June 18 to 21, 2026 at
Nearly 9,000 Fined for Seat Belt Violations on Expressways, Police Say CeylonWire February 22, 2026 Sri Lanka Police say nearly 9,000 drivers and passengers have been fined so far for violating seat belt regulations on
Public Consultations on Proposed Electricity Tariff Hike to Begin February 25 CeylonWire February 22, 2026 Public comments on the electricity tariff revision proposal submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will commence on February 25,
Litro to Import Over 10,000 MT of Gas This Month as Authorities Move to Ease Shortage CeylonWire February 22, 2026 Litro Gas Lanka Limited has announced that more than 10,000 metric tons of LPG will be imported into Sri Lanka
Nearly 900,000 Unverified SIM Cards Face Deactivation Under New Regulations CeylonWire February 22, 2026 Nearly 900,000 mobile SIM cards currently active in Sri Lanka lack verified identity details and will be deactivated if required
Thundershowers Expected Across Most of Sri Lanka Today; Heavy Rain Likely in Some Areas CeylonWire February 22, 2026 Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says showers or thundershowers are expected over most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.
Minor Flood Warning Issued for Low-Lying Areas Along Mahaweli River Basin CeylonWire February 22, 2026 Irrigation Department Sri Lanka has issued a potential minor flood warning valid for the next 24 hours for several low-lying