Ceylon Wire - English https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Six Drug Trafficking Suspects to Be Produced in Court HOME ENG Easter Sunday marked with prayers, messages of peace and unity Parliament to Hold Easter Sunday Debate This Week Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum over Hormuz Strait Oil Prices Climb Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions SJB Will Only Align with UNP in Opposition, Says Marikkar 96% of medical graduates apply for post-internship appointments Food Prices Revised as Gas Costs Rise Police Warn of Rise in Online Fraud During Festive Season LP gas shipments arrive to ensure steady supply Water cuts reduced to 12 hours as reservoir levels drop CAA imposes Rs. 49.9 million in fines after over 5,000 raids Thundershowers expected islandwide with heavy rain in some areas National QR Payment Programme Launched to Promote Cash-Lite Economy IMF reviews worth $700 million to be submitted for approval Iran claims downing of US aircraft as tensions escalate PM chairs meeting to ensure uninterrupted services amid fuel constraints Expert committee appointed to reform National Colleges of Education GMOA resumes islandwide strike over transfer concerns Thundershowers expected across island with heavy rainfall warnings Trump proposes massive defense boost amid Iran war, cuts non-defense spending Revised water cut schedule continues across parts of Colombo Wednesday Public Sector Holiday Cancelled with Immediate Effect ‘Surakimu Lanka’ Energy Conservation Programme Introduced in Schools Preparations Underway for Indian Vice President’s Visit to Sri Lanka Insurance scheme introduced for fishermen engaged in diving Scheduled water cuts announced for parts of Colombo District Tourist arrivals drop nearly 20% in March, SLTDA reports Agrarian Service Centers to remain open on holidays for fertilizer distribution Amber alert issued for severe lightning across several provinces Finance Ministry issues circular to curb spending amid Middle East crisis Ravi warns mid-week holiday could impact GDP Ravi criticises vehicle import policy, urges shift to electric vehicles Ravi warns of prolonged economic impact from Iran conflict Ravi says Central Bank must prioritise people, not just banks Ravi questions Central Bank on debt relief amid crisis Ravi says government decisions hit monthly wage earners hardest Ravi calls for unity amid Middle East crisis Ravi alleges Central Bank overreach in government affairs Ravi says Sri Lanka’s fuel price hike among highest amid Middle East crisis Fuel price hikes miss target, says Ravi Fuel Shipment of 40,000 Metric Tons to Arrive Today Ravi accuses Central Bank of politicisation Ravi flags potential airport tax revenue loss Ravi warns of rupee volatility amid global pressures Ravi raises concerns over Rs. 290 million crypto scam Ravi questions government’s stance on cryptocurrency policy Ravi to probe Iranian ship controversy, pledges statement in Parliament Ravi stresses unity and strategic action amid global crisis