The High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka inaugurated a drinking water plant at Sinhapada, in the UNESCO World Heritage rock fortress of Sigiriya; the Indian government has already taken over the maintenance costs of the plant for the next 5 years

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)