A total of 1,454 convicted prisoners remain in prisons across the country due to their inability to pay court-imposed fines, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara informed Parliament today (21).

The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North Central, North Western, Eastern and Uva provinces.

A 22-year-old Myanmar national has been arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau earlier today (21) while attempting to leave the Bandaranaike International Airport with a consignment of ‘Kush’ narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 46.4 million.

Prices of short eats and paratas are expected to increase following a Rs. 13 rise in the price of imported wheat flour, the All-Island Canteen Owners’ Association has announced.

The Supreme Court today (21) ordered the issuance of an open warrant for the arrest of former Minister Premalal Jayasekara and produce him before court after he failed to appear for a hearing.

The cremation ceremony of the Most Venerable Keppetiyagoda Siriwimala Nayaka Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the Getambe Rajopavanaramaya in Kandy, is scheduled to take place today (21) at 2.00 p.m. at the Getambe Municipal Sports Ground, with state patronage.

The Opposition has decided to submit a motion to the Speaker of House seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to uncover the truth surrounding the death of tusker “Kawanthissa”.

Former private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until October 28 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter stated.

President Donald Trump said the US and India are close to finalizing a trade deal after more than a year of negotiations.

Severe traffic congestion has been reported around the D.S. Senanayake–Model Farm Road junction in Borella due to a damaged sewerage pipeline, police said.

France will reinforce police with troops and mount a huge security operation for more protests planned on Saturday, the government said on Tuesday, acknowledging failures in its response to last weekend's violence.

A Satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, will continue for the sixth consecutive day today (21).

A timekeeping officer attached to the Gampaha Regional Office of the Road Passenger Transport Authority has been arrested on allegations of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 100.

A 26-year-old individual has been arrested by the North Western Provincial Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division in connection with a financial fraud involving claims that money could be earned through an online business.

Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday on Middle East supply concerns, with traders wary of Red Sea shipping risks and threats to oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a heavy rain advisory warning of rainfall exceeding 100mm in several parts of Sri Lanka, as a weather system near the island is expected to intensify.

A holiday resort owner has been murdered by an unidentified individual or group at the 4th Mile Junction in Trincomalee, police stated.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that power cuts will continue today (21) in four zones across the island as part of measures to manage electricity demand.