Tags #ceylonwire Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya CeylonWire January 7, 2026 Opposition Members of Parliament have begun signing a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. A discussion regarding
Tags #ceylonwire U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to Depart Sri Lanka on January 16 CeylonWire January 7, 2026 According to the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Ambassador Julie Chung is scheduled to conclude her tenure and depart Sri Lanka
Tags #ceylonwire Obstacles Still Remain to UNP–SJB Merger, Says Ravi Karunanayake CeylonWire January 7, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake says that although a merger between
Tags #ceylonwire Naveen Dissanayake Appointed Deputy Chairman of UNP CeylonWire January 6, 2026 Former Minister Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment letter
Tags #ceylonwire Ceypetco and LIOC Announce Fuel Price Hike CeylonWire January 6, 2026 The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced revised fuel prices effective from midnight yesterday (05). Petrol 92 Octane: Rs. 294
Tags #ceylonwire GMOA to Hold Special Meeting Tomorrow Over Health Sector Concerns CeylonWire January 6, 2026 The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will convene a special Central Committee meeting tomorrow (07) to discuss possible measures in
Tags #ceylonwire 6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Japan, No Tsunami Threat CeylonWire January 6, 2026 An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a
Tags #ceylonwire Sri Lanka Expresses Concern Over Developments in Venezuela CeylonWire January 6, 2026 Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela and is closely monitoring the situation, the government
Tags #ceylonwire Parliament Convenes Today for First Sitting of 2026 CeylonWire January 6, 2026 Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year. According to the Parliamentary Secretariat, the House
Tags #ceylonwire Oil Prices Fall as Global Supply Offsets Venezuela Concerns CeylonWire January 5, 2026 Oil prices declined on Monday as ample global supplies outweighed concerns over potential supply disruptions following the U.S. capture of