Death of Suspended Finance Ministry Official Ruled a Suicide CeylonWire May 2, 2026 The death of a senior official attached to the Department of External Resources Sri Lanka, who had been interdicted over
Health Ministry Warns of Rising Dengue Cases in Several Districts CeylonWire May 2, 2026 The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka says dengue cases are increasing in several districts, including Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara,
Two Newborn Lion Cubs Draw Visitors to Dehiwala Zoo CeylonWire May 2, 2026 Director General of the Department of National Zoological Gardens Sri Lanka, R. C. Rajapaksa, visited the Dehiwala National Zoo today
Afternoon Showers Forecast in Several Provinces; Public Advised to Take Precautions CeylonWire May 2, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Eastern provinces, as well as
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals Cross 850,000 Despite Recent Slowdown CeylonWire May 2, 2026 The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority says tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have surpassed the 850,000 mark so far this
Registration of Vesak Dansal to Begin on May 4 CeylonWire May 2, 2026 The Public Health Inspectors Union Sri Lanka says the registration of Vesak Dansal will commence from Monday (04) in preparation
Study Finds Rise in 11 Cancer Types Among Young Adults, Links to Obesity CeylonWire May 1, 2026 A new study has found that 11 types of cancer are increasing among people aged 20 to 49, raising fresh
End of an Era: Shammi Silva Steps Down as Sri Lanka Cricket Undergoes Overhaul CeylonWire May 1, 2026 A major shift has taken place in Sri Lanka’s cricket administration, with Shammi Silva and his executive committee officially stepping
NATA Proposes Tobacco-Free Generation for Children Born After 2010 CeylonWire May 1, 2026 The National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Sri Lanka has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka
Finance Ministry to Address Parliament on $2.5M Incident CeylonWire May 1, 2026 The Ministry of Finance Sri Lanka is set to make a special statement in Parliament regarding the reported misplacement of