The free distribution of slurry fertiliser or TSP to farmers for the Yala season has reached the final stage: chemicals have to be requested before 10 April when they will be recalled to the main warehouses

Colombo Public Library celebrated its centenary: the institution is praised for rendering a dynamic role in the educational, cultural and information fields; dating back to 1925, it started with only a Lending Library and a Reading Room

Severe weather conditions have caused rising floodwaters and continuous landslides that are disrupting daily life across multiple districts; train services on all routes will be suspended today due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions

The National Organization of Retired Teachers and Principals staged a protest outside Parliament, demanding that the rights under the Subodhani salary recommendations be recognized in the 2026 State budget

The Colombo Port has recorded a net profit of Rs. 32,2 billion (€91,6 million) in the first eight months of 2025, up 71% on the same period in 2024 and above the estimated target around Rs. 21 billion (€60 million)