The Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment stated that the law will be strictly enforced against persons and organisations that traffic in migrant workers under the pretext of providing tourist visas

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)