Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The OIC of the Bulathsinhala police station appeared before the Matugama Magistrate's Court and was ordered to be held in remand prison until 15 July. This follows an ongoing inv... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 9 -- A minor disturbance occurred yesterday at the Negombo prison, which police officials confirmed they brought under control following previous clashes between two groups of inmates ... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara issued a gazette notification yesterday (08) to designate the old Bogambara prison as a detention facility once a... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 9 -- The Hindu reports that an Indian national died during the recent unrest at the Negombo prison. Citing official sources in Colombo, the publication identifies the deceased as 73-y... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 9 -- Representatives of farmer organisations met with opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday (08) at the parliamentary complex to discuss their issues. Separately, a protest org... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Criminal Investigation Department informed Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (08) that all investigations were concluded regarding an incident where former Preside... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court a short while ago to appear for the case filed containing charges under the Offences Against P... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 8 -- A prison guard who was receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital after sustaining serious injuries in the Negombo prison clash passed away. Accordingly, the number of ... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 8 -- Former Cabinet Minister of Coconut Development and Janatha Estate Development Jagath Pushpakumara, arrested by the Bribery Commission over corruption charges, was ordered to be re... Read More
Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Colombo High Court sentenced eight defendants to death after they were found guilty of committing murders. Colombo High Court Judge Buddhika Sri Ragala imposed the sentences ... Read More