Colombo · Friday editionIndependent · Est. 2019
Lanka Desk
News, weather and the island brief — written in Colombo.
Morning brief

Southwest monsoon holds; trains run slow through the hill country

Showers from Galle to Ratnapura overnight. Colombo offices open as usual. A short island brief for Friday — weather, cricket, and the city.

Colombo29°CCloudy, light rain later
Kandy24°CHill mist until noon
Galle28°COnshore wind, passing showers
Jaffna31°CHot and dry, sea breeze
Cricket

Practice at SSC before the weekend fixture

Nets open to members from 7 a.m. Tickets for Saturday still at the pavilion window.

City

Pettah lanes busy ahead of the poya weekend

Vegetable prices eased after Wednesday’s lorries. Fort buses running on the usual loop.

Notice

Department desks closed 12–1

Standard lunch hour at the secretariat. Passports: bring the printed appointment slip.