A training aircraft was involved in an accident while landing at the Ratmalana Airport today (25).

The Court of Appeal will announce on October 7 whether notices should be issued on the intervening petitions filed in connection with a petition submitted by former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay.

The government intends to hold the Provincial Council elections as soon as possible, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

The government will continue using the QR code system for fuel distribution as the conflict in the Middle East has not yet ended, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25).

The Paddy Marketing Board has purchased 45,362 metric tonnes of paddy under the government’s paddy purchasing programme for the Yala season, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25).

Alleged drug trafficker Nilanga Sampath Silva, alias ‘Panadura Nilanga,’ has been remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

A 72-hour detention order has been issued against organized crime suspect Lalith Kannangara, alias ‘Bus Lalith’, following his return to Sri Lanka after being arrested in Dubai.

Detained organized crime gang member ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ has been remanded until September 3 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Approximately 23,000 projects have been implemented under the government’s “Prajashakthi” programme using Rs. 23 billion of the Rs. 25 billion allocated in the 2026 Budget, with all projects expected to be completed by the end of this year.

The government has not yet considered a proposal to increase the minimum age for driving three-wheelers to 40, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (25).

Detained organized crime gang member “Kehelbaddara Padme” has been produced before the court, according to officials.

An Expert Panel appointed to review and recommend reforms to the electoral system has been given two months to complete its work, the Department of Communication of Parliament said.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to develop link roads connecting Sections I, III and IV of the Central Expressway with the existing road network in the Western, Central and North Western Provinces.

Widespread floods triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Narra intensified ​on Tuesday across southern China, with homes and shops submerged and thousands of people relocated, while ‌another storm system made its way towards Japan and Taiwan.

The Government has officially released the ‘Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa’ (auspicious times schedule) for the 2027 Sinhala and Tamil New Year.