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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


25 killed, 100 injured in today's violence at Negombo Prison

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The death toll from the renewed unrest at the Negombo Prison this morning (06) has further risen to twenty five, according to police. Among them five are reportedly prison off... Read More


Negombo Prison inmates to be transferred to other prisons amid tensions

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Steps are being taken to transfer inmates from the Negombo Prison to other prisons in an effort to defuse the situation, according to sources. The transfers are being carried ... Read More


Negombo Prison Unrest: Five prison officers among 25 killed, Air Force deploys helicopter

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- At least 25 individuals, including five prison officers and 20 inmates have been confirmed to have died following this morning's (06) violent clash within the Negombo Prison, acco... Read More


Over 1,200 new Management Service Officers to receive appointments tomorrow

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Letters of appointment will be issued to 1,252 officers recruited to Grade III of the Management Service Officers' Service tomorrow (07). The event will be held at Temple Tree... Read More