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Control restored at Kuruvita and Pallansena prisons

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The situation at both the Kuruvita and Pallansena prisons has now been brought under control following unrest reported at the two facilities, the Prison Department said. A distur... Read More


Jaffna Court orders Gotabaya to give online testimony in disappearance case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Jaffna Magistrate's Court has ordered former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appear in person before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court on September 29 and provide t... Read More


Free entry for for Sri Lanka-India Test series

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced free public admission for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship Test series between Sri Lanka and India. The two-match series will be pla... Read More


Senior Police officers transferred, subject to NPC approval

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Several senior police officers, including Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (SDIGs) and Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), have been transferred in a major reshu... Read More


Justice Minister warns of attempts to incite prisoners

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has alleged that certain individuals with ulterior motives are attempting to manipulate inmates to create unrest in ... Read More


Elite Joes brought down by Maliyadeva

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- After the completion of the league matches of the Under 18 Elite Rugby Sevens tournament at the Royal Sports Complex ground in Reid Avenue, the eight teams to qualify for the Cup ... Read More


Injured inmates transferred to Welikada Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Twenty-eight inmates who sustained injuries during the unrest at the Pallansena Prison have been transferred to the Welikada Prison Hospital for medical treatment, prison authorit... Read More


Joint mechanism to be established to ensure safety of inmates

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- A joint mechanism comprising prison officials, the Police, the Special Task Force (STF), the Tri-Forces and other relevant stakeholders will be established to strengthen the safet... Read More


Road to the title begins tomorrow: SLSRFA Elite U18 Rugby 7s Knockout Battle Set

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Day 2 knockout schedule of the SLSRFA Elite Under-18 Rugby 7s Tournament will take place tomorrow (Aug.08) at the Royal Sports Complex Grounds. The top schoolboy teams will co... Read More


CCC's Motor Vehicle Industry Report returns after six-year hiatus

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has revived its Motor Vehicle Industry Report after a six-year hiatus, reflecting the reopening of Sri Lanka's vehicle market, following the l... Read More