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Security tightened across all prisons following Mahara Prison unrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Authorities have stepped up security at prisons across the country after the violent unrest at the Mahara Prison left one inmate dead, several others injured, and caused extensive... Read More


Harsha says no to govt. crossover but says govt searching for people like him

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva yesterday scoffed rumors that were being circulated in the media about a crossover to the government. " There is rumour that I am ... Read More


Drug regulation has collapsed, patients' lives at risk: Specialist

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Medical and Civil Rights Doctors' Union, has alleged that Sri Lanka's drug regulatory system has "collapsed," warning that patients' lives are being placed at serious risk due... Read More


Sri Lanka Debaters Make History at World Schools Debating Championship

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- National team ranks 1st out of over 80 countries after preliminary rounds Sri Lanka's national schools debating team has delivered the finest performance in the country's history... Read More


Second shipping container washes ashore on Southern coast

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A shipping container washed ashore near Owakanda Junction in the Rathgama Police Division this morning (03), police said. According to Police, the container is approximately 40 f... Read More


River levels rise after heavy rain; residents in low-lying areas urged to remain alert

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Department of Irrigation said water levels in the upper reaches of the Mahaweli, Kelani and Kalu rivers have risen rapidly following heavy rainfall in the island's wet zone ov... Read More


Flash flood warning issued for Gelioya, Peradeniya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- People living in Gelioya town and in buildings within the University of Peradeniya located near the Mahaweli River have been urged to remain vigilant due to the risk of sudden flo... Read More


Govt. to seek SC opinion on confusion regarding terms of President and Parliament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The government is out to seek the opinion of Supreme court on a so called confusion in the constitution with regard to the terms of the Executive President and Parliament, and opp... Read More


Patients at risk due to leadership vacuum at J'pura hospital, Doctor claims

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The failure to appoint a qualified director to the Jayawardenapura General Hospital has triggered an administrative crisis that is putting patient care at risk, Doctors' Trade Uni... Read More


Landslide evacuation warning issued for parts of Kandy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level 3 'Evacuation' landslide warning for the Pasbage Korale and Ganga Ihala Korale Divisional Secretariat Divisio... Read More