The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has expressed concern over the Cabinet decision to increase the existing statutory retirement age of judges, stressing the need to safeguard judicial independence and the separation of powers.

At least 13 people have been killed and 40 injured in the latest Russian strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine's prime minister said, as Kyiv continues to face a shortage of air defence missiles.

A parcel containing prohibited items, believed to have been thrown over the wall of the Magazine Prison, has been recovered.

Four managers of four private commercial banks arrested over an alleged USD 1 billion transfer by a Colombo Fort-based money changer without the import of any goods have been further remanded.

Avishka Madhushan Abeygunawardena, alias “Wanathe Chathu,” who is reportedly considered a close associate of organised criminal and drug trafficker Kanjipani Imran, has been arrested in Ras Al-Khaimah, Dubai.

More than 81,000 people have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions linked to the El Niño weather pattern, the National Disaster Relief Services Centre said today (20).

The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 71 as of today (20), according to the latest figures released by the National Dengue Control Unit.

A circular has been issued to ensure uninterrupted water supplies in areas affected by drought conditions that may arise due to a future El Niño phenomenon, Minister of Environment Dr. Dammika Patabendi said today.

Cigarette production in the country has fallen by 32% between 2022 and 2025, following successive increases in taxes imposed on tobacco products, the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera told Parliament today (20).

A fisherman has gone missing after a fishing boat met with an accident in the Chilaw estuary early this morning (20), despite warnings issued over rough sea conditions.

The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya has addressed the High Court of Bhutan during the first-ever visit by a BASL delegation to the Kingdom of Bhutan.

An Amber advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The Attorney General has informed the Colombo High Court that an appeal has been filed against a recent court order holding that charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against alleged drug trafficker “Harak Kata” and several other defendants cannot be maintained.

The government is looking to diversify sources of foreign exchange and attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs) as Sri Lanka prepares to meet significant external debt obligations, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (20).

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament a short while ago.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for a proposed briefing for Members of Parliament on the extension of the retirement age of judges to be postponed until bipartisan participation can be assured.

Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, have been served indictments before the Colombo High Court in connection with corruption allegations.

A group travelling to Sri Pada during the off-season narrowly escaped injury after the car they were travelling in veered off the Nallathanniya–Maskeliya main road and plunged into a canal near Mohini Falls.