IMF Managing Director Visits Gampola to Assess Cyclone Ditwah Damage CeylonWire February 17, 2026 Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Gampola this morning to observe the damage caused by
Alcohol Sales to Be Banned Islandwide on 19 Days in 2026 – Excise Department CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the sale of alcohol will be prohibited islandwide on 19 designated
Amber Advisory Issued for Heavy Rain in Eastern and Uva Provinces CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rainfall affecting several parts of the country.
GMOA to Intensify Trade Union Action Over Alleged Breach of Health Sector Agreements CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to escalate trade union action, accusing the government and the Ministry
Hungarian Tourist Killed in Wild Elephant Attack Near Sigiriya CeylonWire February 17, 2026 A 64-year-old Hungarian national has died following a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area near Sigiriya. The man was
Parliament to Debate MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill Today as February Session Begins CeylonWire February 17, 2026 The second reading debate on the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be held today (17), according to the
President Dissanayake Leaves for India to Attend India AI Impact Summit 2026 CeylonWire February 17, 2026 Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for India today (17) to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in
Government Approval Rises to 65% in Latest Verité “Mood of the Nation” Poll CeylonWire February 16, 2026 Public approval of the government’s performance has climbed to 65%, according to the latest “Mood of the Nation” survey conducted
Around 900 Childhood Cancer Cases Reported Annually in Sri Lanka – National Cancer Control Programme CeylonWire February 16, 2026 National Cancer Control Programme Sri Lanka says approximately 900 childhood cancer cases are reported in Sri Lanka each year. Dr.
Inflation Expected to Rise Toward 5% Target in 2026 as Economy Continues Recovery – Central Bank CeylonWire February 16, 2026 The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released its Bi-Annual Monetary Policy Report – February 2026, outlining updated baseline projections