Sri Lanka Better Prepared to Face Global Economic Shocks, Says Central Bank Governor CeylonWire March 9, 2026 Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says Sri Lanka is now in a much stronger position to withstand global economic
IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Could Increase Global Inflation CeylonWire March 9, 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East poses risks to global inflation
Six New Companies Formed as CEB Officially Dissolved CeylonWire March 9, 2026 Six new companies established following the dissolution of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) officially came into effect today (09), after
No Relief Yet for SMEs Affected by Cyclone Ditva, Says Ravi CeylonWire March 9, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has stated in Parliament that significant issues remain
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Sri Lanka’s Tea Exports, Industry Faces Millions in Weekly Losses CeylonWire March 8, 2026 Sri Lanka’s tea industry has been severely affected by the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserves Surpass US$7 Billion for First Time Since 2020 CeylonWire March 8, 2026 Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets have surpassed the US$7 billion mark for the first time since August 2020, according to
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
Tea Sector Hit by Middle East Crisis; Companies Advised to Halt Picking, Says Ravi CeylonWire March 8, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and MP Ravi Karunanayake has warned that Sri Lanka’s tea industry is