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Minimum force used by security forces to reassert control at Negombo Prison: Spokesman

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Prison officers used the minimum force necessary to prevent a breach and restore order at the Negombo Prison following renewed clashes this morning (06), the Prison Media Spokespe... Read More


Govt. lifts restriction on use of rice and paddy for animal feed production

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The restriction imposed on the use of rice and paddy for the production of animal feed has been lifted. Accordingly, a gazette notification issued previously restricting the use ... Read More


Justice Minister says he accepts responsibility over Negombo Prison Unrest

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the violent clash at the Negombo Prison, stating he accepts responsibility for the incident ... Read More


Public urged to report mosquito breeding sites via Dengue Relief Centre hotline.

SriLanka, July 5 -- The public has been urged to contact the Dengue Relief Centre if they identify any mosquito breeding places in their local areas, the Additional Secretary, 'Clean Sri Lanka Program... Read More


2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level re-scrutiny results released.

SriLanka, July 5 -- The Department of Examinations has released the re-scrutiny results of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination. Candidates can now check their results via the Departme... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today.

SriLanka, July 5 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya Districts, today (05), the Department of Meteorology said. A few showers will occur... Read More


Weather advisory issued for strong winds.

SriLanka, July 5 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds affecting the Central, Northern, and Northcentral provinces and inRathnapura, Hambantota and T... Read More


Fire breaks out in protected reserve near Ella

SriLanka, July 5 -- A fire has broken out in a protected reserve near the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, Kumbalwela in the Ella Police Division, last night (04). The blaze was brought under contr... Read More


Youth arrested with foreign cigarettes, liquor bottles and e-cigarette liquid in Kiribathgoda

SriLanka, July 5 -- A 27-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Hunupitiya area of Kiribathgoda for allegedly possessing a large stock of duty-free foreign cigarettes, bottles of foreign liquor and... Read More


Special dengue eradication drive launched across 23 high-risk zones in Western Province

SriLanka, July 5 -- The government has decided to launch a special dengue eradication programme from today (05), covering 23 high-risk dengue areas across the Western Province. In the Colombo Dist... Read More