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Multiple investigations launched into Negombo Prison Unrest

Srilanka, July 7 -- Multiple investigations have been launched into the recent unrest at the Negombo Prison, the Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed. Speaking at the we... Read More


Cabinet approves compensation for four more patients who lost vision after eye surgeries in 2023

Srilanka, July 7 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the payment of compensation to individuals who lost their eyesight after being administered the medication Prednisolone acetate following eye ... Read More


Law student found dead in rented house in Panadura

Srilanka, July 7 -- The body of a 26-year-old woman has been found inside a rented house on the Galkanuwa Road in Panadura North, police stated. The deceased has been identified as a law student a... Read More


Colombo HC fixes Nov. 16 hearing in Krrish Case against Namal Rajapaksa

Srilanka, July 7 -- The Colombo High Court has fixed November 16 for the hearing of the case filed against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa over the alleged Krrish transaction. The case was ta... Read More


Government lifts fuel restrictions for ministers and public officials

Srilanka, July 7 -- The government has removed the fuel restrictions previously imposed on ministers, Members of Parliament and other public officials as part of measures to curb public expenditure du... Read More


Justice Minister details Negombo Prison unrest in Parliament

Srilanka, July 7 -- The inmates who were involved in the violent clash at Negombo Prison had managed to obtain weapons and had broken through the iron gate before emerging from the prison compound, Ju... Read More


Parliament to hold adjournment debate today on Negombo Prison clashes

Srilanka, July 7 -- An adjournment debate on the deadly clashes that occurred at Negombo Prison will be held in parliament today (7 July) from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., following a request made by the O... Read More


Senior prison officials summoned for special meeting

Srilanka, July 7 -- Senior officers from prisons across the island have been summoned for a special meeting tomorrow (8 July) at 7:30 a.m. Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at... Read More


Colombo-KKS intercity express train to operate only four days weekly

Srilanka, July 7 -- Due to a shortage of operational power sets, the Railway Department has decided to reduce the frequency of the daily Colombo-Kankesanthurai Intercity Express train service to four ... Read More


Advisory issued for strong winds

Srilanka, July 7 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western provinces and Hambantota... Read More