There are parts of Colombo that become flooded even during a short but severe downpour. For those who frequent Armour Street, this is not a new sight. The problem has persisted for decades, yet authorities seem either unable, or unwilling to resolve the issue.
These pictures are from this morning, when a shower lasting less than half an hour left part of the road inundated.
Pix by Indika Handuwala
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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