Middle East Conflict Drives Surge in Airfares as Fuel Costs Soar CeylonWire April 22, 2026 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp rise in global airfares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets
World Earth Day Observed Today with Focus on “Our Power, Our Planet” CeylonWire April 22, 2026 World Earth Day is being observed today (22) under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlighting the global responsibility to
Sri Lanka Strengthens Counter-Terrorism Financing Framework with Targeted Financial Sanctions CeylonWire April 22, 2026 Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security and counter-terrorism financing framework with a renewed focus on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS),
Sri Lanka and India Move to Formalise Colombo Security Conclave CeylonWire April 21, 2026 India and Sri Lanka are taking steps to fully formalise the Colombo Security Conclave, a key platform aimed at addressing
Sri Lanka Launches Low-Floor Priority Bus Service for Persons with Disabilities CeylonWire April 21, 2026 A new low-floor priority bus service designed to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities will be launched today at the
Suspect Arrested for Rs. 1 Million Online Bank Fraud CeylonWire April 21, 2026 A suspect has been arrested for allegedly defrauding Rs. 1,000,024 by creating a fraudulent website designed to mimic the official
GMOA Strike Criticised as Ineffective; Union Defends Action as Symbolic CeylonWire April 21, 2026 The recent strike launched by the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has drawn criticism for being poorly organised and failing
Vietnamese Monks Arrive in Sri Lanka for ‘Walk for Peace’ Programme CeylonWire April 21, 2026 A group of seven Buddhist monks, led by Vietnamese national Venerable Pannakara Thero, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (21)
Islandwide Showers and Thunderstorms Expected After 1 p.m.; Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued CeylonWire April 21, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (21), according to the Department
Over 400,000 Adults in Sri Lanka Have No School Education, Census Reveals CeylonWire April 20, 2026 Sri Lanka’s latest Population and Housing Census highlights significant disparities in education, revealing that more than 400,000 adults have never