Security tightened as investigations continue into Negombo Prison unrest

Srilanka, July 8 -- A minor tense situation was reported today (8) as well at the Negombo Prison, where a violent clash between two groups of inmates had recently occurred, the police said. Accord... Read More

Over 1.7 million Sri Lankans employed overseas - Deputy FM

Srilanka, July 8 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra has stated that over 1.7 million Sri Lankans are currently employed in various countries around the world... Read More

Grade 1 admissions to govt schools in 2027 under a new circular - PM

Srilanka, July 8 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government has drawn attention to introducing measures to prohibit or restrict social media use by children under the age of 1... Read More

Cops seize 4 buses operating on kerosene in Ambalangoda

Srilanka, July 8 -- Ambalangoda Police have taken into custody four passenger transport buses that were allegedly operating using kerosene as fuel. The buses were seized during a special operation... Read More

Warm weather advisory issued for three districts

Srilanka, July 8 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Batticaloa, Ampara and Monaragala districts. Accordingly, the heat index, the temperature felt by the human body, i... Read More

Land Registrar in Colombo arrested over racket linked to organised criminals

Srilanka, July 8 -- A female Land Registrar has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over her alleged involvement in a large-scale racket of aiding organised criminals by forgi... Read More

Container truck overturns near Grandpass, traffic disrupted

Srilanka, July 8 -- An overturned container truck has obstructed two lanes of the road between Dematagoda and Peliyagoda near Grandpass in Colombo, prompting police to implement traffic diversions whi... Read More

Rs. 12 billion in crop damage compensation paid to over 200,000 farmers

Srilanka, July 8 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has announced that crop damage compensation totaling Rs. 12,341.5 million has been paid to 202,025 farmers affected by last year's Cyc... Read More

Negombo Prison Clash: BASL calls for independent probe and prison reforms

Srilanka, July 8 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over the violent incidents reported at the Negombo Prison between July 5 and 7, 2026, which resulted in the death... Read More

Another prison officer dies following Negombo Prison Clash

Srilanka, July 8 -- Another prison officer who sustained injuries during the clash at the Negombo Prison earlier in the week has succumbed to his injuries, authorities said. He passed away while r... Read More

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