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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


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