HSBC Exits Retail Banking in Sri Lanka as Operations Shift to NTB CeylonWire May 1, 2026 The HSBC has officially ended its retail banking operations in Sri Lanka yesterday (30), following the transfer of its retail
EU Grants €2.6 Million for Governance and Civil Society Project in Sri Lanka CeylonWire May 1, 2026 The European Union has allocated €2.6 million in funding for a new initiative aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and civic
Approval from Religious Authorities Mandatory for Monks Travelling Abroad – Deputy Minister CeylonWire May 1, 2026 Deputy Minister of Buddhist Education, Religious and Cultural Affairs Gamagedara Dissanayake says that stricter procedures will be enforced for Buddhist
Islandwide Showers Expected After 1 p.m.; Fairly Heavy Rain Forecast CeylonWire May 1, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m., according to the Department of Meteorology
President Highlights Economic Gains in May Day Message, Pledges Worker Support CeylonWire May 1, 2026 Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka is marking this year’s International Workers’ Day at a decisive moment, as the country
Cabinet Approves Bill to Establish National Cyber Security Regulatory Authority CeylonWire April 30, 2026 Cabinet approval has been granted for a bill to establish a National Cyber Security Regulatory Authority, the Ministry of Digital
ADB to Provide Over $100 Million to Boost Sri Lanka’s Export Sector CeylonWire April 30, 2026 The Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide a special financial assistance package exceeding $100 million to Sri Lanka. The
TRCSL to Introduce Independent System to Improve Telecom Service Quality CeylonWire April 30, 2026 The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has announced plans to establish an independent regulatory system this year to enhance
Health Experts Warn of Rising Gastritis Cases in Sri Lanka CeylonWire April 30, 2026 Health experts have raised concerns over a growing number of Gastritis cases in the country, with estimates suggesting that nearly
Govt Plans Electric Train Services Under Railway Modernisation Drive CeylonWire April 30, 2026 The government is moving forward with plans to introduce electric train services alongside the existing railway system as part of