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Two transferred inmates die after Negombo Prison unrest

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Two inmates transferred from Negombo Prison following the recent unrest have died. One inmate who was relocated to Angunakolapelessa Prison died after being transferred there, wh... Read More


Adam Bobrow, the 'Voice of Table Tennis,' takes on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Adam Bobrow, the American commentator and YouTuber known as "The Voice of Table Tennis," recently visited Sri Lanka to take on 15 of the country's best players in a single sitting... Read More


Former Minister Jagath Pushpakumara arrested

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Former Cabinet Minister Jagath Pushpakumara was arrested today by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over several alleged corr... Read More


Sugeeshwara Bandara further remanded

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today ordered former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's former Private Secretary, Sugeeshwara Lenin Bandara, to be further remanded till July 2... Read More


Ultimate objective should be to make public transport free of charge: Minister

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The ultimate goal pertaining to transportation is to make public transport free of charge and keep private vehicles home. However, it cannot be done now, Minister of Transport Bim... Read More


Tinea infections on the rise in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Health authorities have warned of a sharp rise in skin disease cases across Sri Lanka, with tinea (ringworm) emerging as one of the most commonly reported fungal skin infections. ... Read More


'Silicon City' industrial park planned in Nattandiya

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Government is planning to establish a modern silicon-based industrial park named "Silicone City" in the Nattandiya area, utilising the silica sand deposits found in the Nattan... Read More


Prison officials seek Minister's protection for officer who opened fire

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Prison officials have urged Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara to protect the prison officer who opened fire during the recent unrest at Negombo Prison, claiming that misleadin... Read More


CPRP alleges torture of transferred Negombo Prison inmates

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) has called for an immediate end to the alleged torture of inmates transferred from Negombo Prison to other correctional fac... Read More


Dengue death toll rises to 42

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has climbed to 42, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said. According to acting Director of the ND... Read More