12-Hour Water Cut Announced for Gampaha and Mahara Areas CeylonWire May 27, 2026 The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says a 12-hour water cut will be imposed today (27) in the: Gampaha
South-West Monsoon Established Over Sri Lanka; Heavy Rainfall Expected CeylonWire May 27, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says the South-West Monsoon has now established over Sri Lanka, with prevailing rainy conditions
Railway Station Public Telephones Disconnected Over Unpaid Bills CeylonWire May 26, 2026 Public telephone lines at railway stations across Sri Lanka have reportedly been disconnected due to delays in bill payments, causing
Sri Lanka Introduces Free Tourist Visas for Citizens of 40 Countries CeylonWire May 26, 2026 Department of Immigration and Emigration Sri Lanka has announced that citizens of 40 countries will be eligible for free tourist
CBSL Imposes New Restrictions on Gold-Backed Loans CeylonWire May 26, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has introduced new restrictions on loan facilities granted against gold collateral in an effort
Artificial Light Pollution Becoming a Growing Global Environmental and Health Threat CeylonWire May 26, 2026 Excessive artificial lighting at night is increasingly being identified as a serious environmental and public health issue worldwide. According to
Sri Lanka Moves Toward Fully Digital Vehicle Insurance System CeylonWire May 26, 2026 Dinusha Thilanka says Sri Lanka plans to gradually digitize all documents related to the insurance sector under the ongoing vehicle
CPC Assures No Fuel Shortage Despite Queues at Filling Stations CeylonWire May 26, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says there is currently no fuel shortage in Sri Lanka. Mayura Netthikumarage stated that two crude
Sri Lanka Nears One Million Tourist Arrivals in 2026 CeylonWire May 26, 2026 Sri Lanka is approaching the one million mark in foreign tourist arrivals for 2026, according to the latest data released
Southwest Monsoon Strengthening; Heavy Rainfall Expected in Several Areas CeylonWire May 26, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says the Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across Sri Lanka, with increased rainfall expected