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Negombo Prison clash death toll rises to 27 as another inmate succumbs

Srilanka, July 7 -- Another prison inmate injured in the recent clash at Negombo Prison has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Negombo Hospital, Police said. Accordingly, t... Read More


Four arrested with 4,250 tonnes of sugar unfit for consumption

Srilanka, July 7 -- Four individuals have been arrested in the Petiyagoda area of Peliyagoda after authorities seized a stock of 4,250 tonnes of sugar deemed unfit for human consumption. Police sa... Read More


Opposition MPs seek urgent parliamentary debate on Negombo Prison clashes

Srilanka, July 7 -- A group of Opposition Members of Parliament has submitted a letter to the Speaker requesting an urgent adjournment debate to draw Parliament's attention to the clashes that erupted... Read More


HRCSL to conduct comprehensive probe into Negombo Prison incident

Srilanka, July 7 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to launch a special investigation into the incident that recently occurred at Negombo Prison. Human Rights Commissi... Read More


1,424 killed in road accidents so far this year: Police

Srilanka, July 7 -- A total of 1,424 people have lost their lives in road accidents reported so far this year, according to Police. Speaking at a media briefing held at the Government Information ... Read More


Negombo Prison unrest brought under control; female inmates continue protest

Srilanka, July 7 -- Security forces have now brought the unrest at Negombo Prison under control. A large number of Police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel have been deployed to maintain secu... Read More


National programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites begins today

Srilanka, July 7 -- The national programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites across Sri Lanka, alongside the commencement of Archaeology Week, commences today (07). Speaking on the initiativ... Read More


Negombo Prison Unrest: Dilith points to government's 'lack of foresight'

Srilanka, July 7 -- The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera has alleged that the incumbent government's lack of foresight contributed to the unrest within the Negombo... Read More


Death toll climbs to 19 in violent clashes at Negombo Prison

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The death toll from the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has further risen to nineteen, according to police. Among the identified bodies, four are of prison offic... Read More


Unrest again at Negombo Prison amid reports of gunfire

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A tense situation has once again been reported at the Negombo Prison amidst sounds of gunshots, said Ada Derana reporter. It is reported that following unrest earlier today, s... Read More