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Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (July 31), the Department of Meteorology stated.

Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places.

A few showers may occur in Anuradhapura and Hambantota districts.

Mainly dry weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.

Meanwhile, strong winds of about 40-50kmph can be expected at times over the Northern, North-central, Northwestern and Central provinces and in the Rathnapura, Monaragala, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.

சிசேரியன் (அறுவை சிகிச்சை) முறையில் குழந்தை பிரசவித்த பிறகு, பல மாதங்கள் ஆன பின்னரும் தங்களது அடி வயிறு இன்னும் வீங்கியது போல் இருப்பதை பல பெண்கள் உணர்கிறார்கள். இந்த மாற்றம் ஏற்படுவது ஏன்? வயிறு மீண்டும் பழைய நிலைக்குத் திரும்புமா?

A 31-member business delegation led by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), one of India’s oldest and leading apex business chambers, visited Sri Lanka from 28–30 July 2026 to explore opportunities for expanding bilateral trade and business partnerships. 

The visit was coordinated by the Chamber’s Tamil Nadu State Council. The delegation comprised companies from diverse sectors, including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, apparel and textiles, food and agricultural products, and infrastructure.

During the visit, the delegation interacted with the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka – Mr. Santosh Jha, who shared insights on Sri Lanka’s economy and highlighted the significant opportunities for further strengthening the India–Sri Lanka economic partnership through enhanced trade and investment. 

The delegation also held discussions with officials of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security

வந்தே மாதரம் பாடலை அவமதிக்கும் மசோதா மாநிலங்களவையில் நேற்று (ஜூலை 29) நிறைவேற்றப்பட்ட நிலையில் இந்த மசோதா இன்று (ஜூலை 30) மக்களவையிலும் நிறைவேற்றப்பட்டது, இந்த மசோதாவிற்கு திமுக எம்.பிக்கள் தங்களின் எதிர்ப்பு தெரிவித்துள்ளனர்.

The Consumer Affairs Authority has announced that it will strictly enforce the law against the manufacture, importation and sale of substandard motorcycle helmets.

In an official Facebook post, the Authority stressed that it is illegal to manufacture, import, distribute, store, display or sell motorcycle helmets that do not bear the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification mark.

Under Regulation 59 of Extraordinary Gazette No. 1923/65 dated 16 July 2015, locally manufactured or imported motorcycle protective helmets offered for sale in Sri Lanka must bear the SLS Product Certification Mark relevant to SLS 517.

During 98 special raids conducted islandwide on 27 July, the Authority seized more than 431 helmets that did not carry the SLS certification mark.

In addition, the sale of 3,520 helmets manufactured during a period when the relevant SLS licences had not been renewed was prohibited at two major manufacturing facilities.