Colombo Stock Exchange Sees Sharp Surge as ASPI Jumps Over 4% CeylonWire April 9, 2026 The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a strong rally today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) rising by 885.14 points,
SLTB to Deploy Special Bus Services for New Year Travel Rush CeylonWire April 9, 2026 The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced the operation of special bus services for the Sinhala and Tamil New
Registrar General’s Department Launches ‘1930’ Hotline to Improve Public Services CeylonWire April 9, 2026 The Department of the Registrar General has introduced a new instant hotline service under the number “1930” to provide more
President Calls for Peace in Middle East During Meeting with Arab Ambassadors CeylonWire April 9, 2026 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed Sri Lanka’s hope for the swift restoration of peace in the Middle East during
Power Outages Reported in Several Areas Following Transmission Failure CeylonWire April 9, 2026 Power outages were reported in several parts of the island yesterday (08) due to a technical failure in a high-voltage
Afternoon Showers Expected in Several Areas; Mostly Dry Elsewhere CeylonWire April 9, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at a few locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in
GMOA Launches 48-Hour Nationwide Strike Over Internship Dispute CeylonWire April 9, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has commenced a 48-hour nationwide token strike from 8:00 a.m. today (09). The trade
ID Department Warns of Scam Misusing Hotline and WhatsApp Services CeylonWire April 8, 2026 The Department of Registration of Persons has issued a warning over a fraudulent scheme in which an unidentified group is
Afternoon Thundershowers Expected Across Several Provinces Today CeylonWire April 8, 2026 Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-Western provinces, as well as in
Gold Prices Rise as Trump’s Iran Ceasefire Pause Eases Market Fears CeylonWire April 8, 2026 Gold prices surged on Wednesday as global markets reacted to reduced geopolitical tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to