President Calls for Swift, Peaceful Resolution to Middle East Conflict CeylonWire March 3, 2026 Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged all parties involved in the ongoing Middle East conflict to commit to a swift and
Sri Lankan Injured in UAE Air Attacks; Authorities Issue Safety Advisory CeylonWire March 2, 2026 A Sri Lankan national is reported to be among those injured following recent air attacks in the United Arab Emirates.
New Education Reforms for Grade 6 from Next Year – PM CeylonWire March 2, 2026 Harini Amarasuriya has announced that steps are underway to introduce new education reforms for Grade 6 starting next year. The
Police Warn Against Fuel Hoarding Amid Middle East Tensions CeylonWire March 2, 2026 Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against the unnecessary collection and stockpiling of fuel amid concerns over the current
GMOA Withdraws from ‘Arogya’ Project, Cites Lack of Transparency CeylonWire March 2, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will withdraw from the “Arogya” project launched by the Ministry
Police Issue Advisory Ahead of Annual Inter-School Cricket Tournaments CeylonWire March 2, 2026 Sri Lanka Police have issued a special advisory for students, parents and alumni attending annual inter-school cricket tournaments, urging them
Two-Week Free Visa Extension for Foreigners Stranded in Sri Lanka CeylonWire March 2, 2026 Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister, Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that the visa validity period for foreign nationals stranded in the
Government Has Failed in Delivering Ditva Compensation, Says Ravi CeylonWire March 2, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has criticized the government’s handling of assistance for
Trade Unions Withdraw from Post-Ditva Relief Work Over Unpaid Allowances CeylonWire February 28, 2026 Several trade unions, including Grama Niladhari unions, have withdrawn from post-disaster relief operations related to Cyclone Ditva in protest over
5,000–6,000 Children Born With Birth Defects Annually in Sri Lanka, Says Health Ministry CeylonWire February 28, 2026 The Ministry of Health Sri Lanka says that between 5,000 and 6,000 children are born with birth defects in Sri