Sri Lanka’s Sugar Consumption Three Times Higher Than WHO Recommendation, Dentist Warns CeylonWire March 8, 2026 The average sugar consumption in Sri Lanka is more than three times the level recommended by the World Health Organization
Over 103 kg of Heroin Found on Multi-Day Fishing Trawler at Dikkowita Harbour CeylonWire March 8, 2026 The Police Narcotics Bureau says that 92 parcels of heroin weighing 103.28 kilograms were discovered aboard a multi-day fishing trawler
Warm Weather Conditions Expected to Continue Until May CeylonWire March 8, 2026 The Department of Meteorology says that the high temperatures causing extremely warm weather conditions across many parts of the country
630 Bribery Complaints Reported in January 2026; Three Political Representatives Among Arrested CeylonWire March 5, 2026 The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says 630 complaints related to bribery and corruption were received
Cabinet Approves Move to Repeal Chief of Defence Staff Act CeylonWire March 5, 2026 The Cabinet of Ministers Sri Lanka has granted approval to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of
No Fuel Shortage Expected Until End of April – CPC CeylonWire March 5, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says there will be no fuel shortage in the country until the end of April,
Seven Flights Scheduled to Middle East Today Despite Airspace Restrictions – Civil Aviation Authority CeylonWire March 5, 2026 Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, says seven flights are scheduled to operate to
Supreme Court Rules Easter Bombings Suspect’s Arrest Unlawful, Orders Compensation CeylonWire March 5, 2026 Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the arrest of a man suspected of links to the 2019 Easter
Cabinet Approves Recruitment of 15,839 Public Service Vacancies CeylonWire March 5, 2026 The Cabinet of Ministers Sri Lanka has approved the recruitment of 15,839 vacancies across ministries and provincial councils, following recommendations
Showers Expected in Several Areas Today, Mostly Dry Weather Elsewhere CeylonWire March 5, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka says showers are expected in a few parts of the country today, while mainly