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4 die in fresh unrest of Negombo Prison

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Four individuals, including three prison officers, died during a fresh disturbance today (06), within the Negombo prison. Reports indicate the number of injured has risen to 35. ... Read More


25 injured in Negombo prison clash

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The number of injured prison staff and inmates rose as the situation escalated at Negambo Prison. Twenty-five prison officers and inmates are receiving hospital treatment followi... Read More


Tensions erupt again at Negombo Prison

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Tensions flared again at Negombo Prison today, resulting in injuries to several prison officials. The situation remains unstable as authorities work to address the latest outbrea... Read More


61,060 dengue patients reported so far

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The National Dengue Control Unit reports that total number of patients reported so far has reached 61,060. The acting director of the unit noted that 5,663 of these infections oc... Read More


Driver confesses to Akuregoda killings

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The driver who transported the shooters in the Akuregoda murder of a lawyer and his wife, confessed following his return from the Maldives. The Western Province South Crime Divis... Read More


Bus fare revisions effective today

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Revised bus fares go into effect today, increasing rates across all service categories. The National Transport Commission previously announced these adjustments to reflect the ne... Read More


Probe launched into deadly Negombo Prison clash

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A special team was appointed by the Commissioner General of Prisons to investigate a violent clash that broke out between two groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison. Police stat... Read More


Negombo prison riot sparked by drug trade betrayal as inmates raid dispensary for drugs

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A violent clash between two groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison yesterday afternoon (6) left two inmates dead, with police revealing that the dispute arose over the betrayal o... Read More


Cricketer collapses and dies during match in Beruwala

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A 45-year-old player collapsed in the middle of the playground and passed away during a friendly cricket match between past pupils at a prominent Muslim school in the China Fort a... Read More


Deputy Controller of Immigration and Emigration granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The Deputy Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, who was arrested by the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau over allegations of issuing a passport without pr... Read More