25,000 MT Urea Shipment Expected as Sri Lanka Prepares for Yala Season CeylonWire April 25, 2026 The National Fertilizer Secretariat Sri Lanka has announced that a shipment carrying an additional 25,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer
Government Moves to Revise Land Leasing Process for Cultivation CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The government has initiated steps to update the process used to lease state-owned land to individuals for cultivation. Chandana Ranaweeraarachchi
Australia Aware of Payment Irregularities as Sri Lanka Probes Cyber Breach CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The Australian High Commission Colombo has confirmed it is aware of irregularities linked to payments owed to the Australian Government,
Standard Vehicle Number Plates to Be Issued from End-May; Personalised Plates Planned CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The Department of Motor Traffic Sri Lanka has announced that standard registration number plates for new vehicles will be issued
NPP to Hold 21 District-Level May Day Rallies Amid Fuel Constraints CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced plans to organise 21 May Day rallies at the district level across the
NBRO Issues Early Landslide Warning for Kurunegala and Ratnapura CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The National Building Research Organisation has issued an early landslide warning for several Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) in the Kurunegala
Deadline for 2026 G.C.E A/L Applications Ends Tonight CeylonWire April 24, 2026 The Department of Examinations Sri Lanka has announced that the acceptance of applications for the 2026 G.C.E Advanced Level (A/L)
Mahanayake Theros Request May 30 to Be Declared Vesak Poya Day CeylonWire April 23, 2026 The Cabinet Spokesperson announced that the Mahanayake Theros have requested that May 30 be declared Vesak Poya Day. In line
Sri Lanka’s GDP Per Capita Surpasses $5,000 for First Time CeylonWire April 23, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced that Sri Lanka’s GDP per capita has exceeded the $5,000 mark for
Showers Expected Across Island After 1 p.m.; Fairly Heavy Rainfall Forecast CeylonWire April 23, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m., according to the Department of Meteorology