Construction of 51 new houses for families in the Alagolla Estate in the Uva Paranagama Divisional Secretariat Division of the Badulla District commenced today (29) with the laying of foundation stones.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath held a productive discussion with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York.

Iran threatened on Tuesday (Sep 29) to attack infrastructure around the Middle East, intensifying its rhetoric as it awaits a formal response from Washington on a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was further remanded today (29) in two separate cases involving alleged bribery linked to the Krrish property transaction and the 2013 Airbus deal.

The government has not yet made a final decision on whether to enter into a new programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to accelerate the digitalisation of local authorities and Divisional Secretariats as part of the government’s digital transformation programme aimed at delivering faster, more efficient and transparent public services.

US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds for "concrete" steps regarding Iran's nuclear programme.

The government intends to pass the provisions of the Anti-Corruption Bill requiring a special majority with a two-thirds majority in Parliament, and does not intend to seek approval through a referendum, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement and installation of 12 automated passenger clearance gates at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), aimed at streamlining passenger clearance procedures.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level warm weather advisory for several areas, warning of increased heat during the daytime tomorrow (30).

A total of 891 illegal firearms have been taken into police custody from January 1 to September 17 this year, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged parents and guardians to exercise caution when sharing photographs and videos of children on social media platforms.

Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, and two alleged military intelligence informants have been further remanded in connection with investigations into the killing of five people in Batticaloa.

The government is taking all possible measures to secure the release and save the life of Sivarasa Anojan, a Sri Lankan national who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a Rs. 2.89 billion contract, excluding VAT, for the third phase of the Baseline Road extension project.

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa gave evidence before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (29) in connection with proceedings before the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court over the alleged abduction of social activists Lalith Kumar Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan.

The Supreme Court has ordered former Disaster Management Minister A. H. M. Fowzie to pay Rs. 6.6 million to the Consolidated Fund after ruling that he violated fundamental rights by using a luxury vehicle for personal purposes.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a committee to oversee efforts to secure the return of Sri Lankan cultural heritage currently held overseas, particularly artifacts taken from Sri Lanka during the colonial era.