The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has commenced a series of stakeholder consultations aimed at formulating the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2025-2029, a strategic initiative to strengthen the country's export competitiveness and drive sustainable economic growth.

The Railway Department has announced that the Yaldevi Express will operate with adjusted schedules from October 7 to 18 due to essential maintenance work on the Northern Railway Line. The maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of train services along this key route connecting the northern and southern regions of the country.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued two major directives aimed at strengthening consumer protection and promoting environmental safety.

A few showers may occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.