Tags #ceylonwire Central Bank Details Security Features of Rs. 2,000 Commemorative Banknote CeylonWire January 19, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced the key security features of the Rs. 2,000 commemorative banknote issued to
Tags #ceylonwire Over 1,700 Salt Containers Stuck at Colombo Port Amid Import Violations and Quality Issues CeylonWire January 19, 2026 It has been revealed that more than 1,000 containers of salt imported into Sri Lanka have remained stored in Colombo
Tags #ceylonwire Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Says Education Reforms Will Continue Unhindered CeylonWire January 18, 2026 Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed that the ongoing education reform process will proceed without any hindrance, stressing that
Tags #ceylonwire Sri Lanka Railways to Resume Night Mail and Intercity Services After Cyclone Ditwah CeylonWire January 18, 2026 Sri Lanka Railways has announced the resumption of several train services that were suspended due to Cyclone Ditwah, including the
Tags #ceylonwire World’s Largest Purple Star Sapphire “Star of Pure Land” Unveiled in Colombo, Valued at $300 Million CeylonWire January 18, 2026 A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, claimed to be the world’s largest natural purple star sapphire, was unveiled on
Tags #ceylonwire Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake Passes Away at 64 CeylonWire January 18, 2026 Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake has passed away at the age of 64 while receiving treatment at Ragama Hospital, family sources
Tags #ceylonwire Sri Lanka Army Saves Over Rs. 18 Million Annually After Receiving 20 SUVs from Indian Army CeylonWire January 18, 2026 The Sri Lanka Army has achieved significant savings of approximately Rs. 18 million annually following the induction of 20 new
Ministry Issues Special Arrangements for Muslim Public Officers During Ramadan 2026 CeylonWire January 18, 2026 The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a circular detailing special arrangements for Muslim public
Tags #ceylonwire Last Year’s Grade Six Textbooks to Be Reused This Year as Old Syllabus Continues CeylonWire January 17, 2026 The Ministry of Education has decided to provide the textbooks used by last year’s Grade Six students to this year’s
Tags #ceylonwire Eric Meyer Nominated as Next U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka CeylonWire January 17, 2026 Eric Meyer has been nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Sri