Police Cancel Grievance Day Programs for New Year Period CeylonWire April 16, 2026 Sri Lanka Police have announced the cancellation of Grievance Day programmes scheduled for April 16 and 17 in view of
Nine Chinese Nationals Arrested at BIA Over Alleged Cybercrime Activities CeylonWire April 16, 2026 A total of nine Chinese nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning
The Digital Silk Road’s Darker Turn: Sri Lanka’s Sovereignty in the Crosshairs CeylonWire April 16, 2026 Sri Lanka is currently navigating a destabilizing transformation of its security landscape, as sophisticated transnational cybercrime syndicates entrench themselves within
Oil Anointing Ritual Observed for Sinhala and Tamil New Year CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The auspicious time for the oil anointing ritual of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was observed at 6:55 a.m.
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Raising Risks to Global Financial Stability CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict is posing increasing risks to global financial
83% of Deaths in Sri Lanka Linked to Non-Communicable Diseases CeylonWire April 15, 2026 The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka has revealed that 83 percent of deaths in the country are caused by non-communicable
Oil Prices Fall for Second Day Amid Hopes of Renewed US-Iran Talks CeylonWire April 15, 2026 Oil prices declined for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, driven by expectations that peace talks between the United States
Government Offices Open as Transport Services Resume After New Year Holidays CeylonWire April 15, 2026 Government offices across Sri Lanka will remain open as usual on April 15, 16, and 17, the Ministry of Public
Gold Prices Rise by Around Rs. 4,000 in Local Market CeylonWire April 15, 2026 Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately Rs. 4,000, according to local market data. At the Sea Street
Police Warn New Year Event Organizers to Follow Traffic Laws CeylonWire April 14, 2026 Deputy Inspector General of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, W.P.J. Senadheera, has instructed organizers of New Year festivals