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Tense situation erupts outside Mahara Prison following sudden unrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A tense situation erupted outside the Mahara Prison premises, where a confrontation broke out between security forces and relatives of inmates gathered nearby. Sounds resembling ... Read More


Bar Association requests urgent meeting with President on proposed constitutional amendment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A halt to all further steps regarding the proposed constitutional amendment to increase the retirement age of Superior Court Judges was urged until a direct meeting can take place... Read More


Heavy rain expected in several areas tonight due to active South-West monsoon

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Heavy rain exceeding 100 millimetres can occur tonight in some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North Western provinces, as well as the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Mat... Read More


One dead and six injured in Mahara Prison unrest and fire

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- One person died and six others sustained injuries following a tense situation and a fire that erupted within the Mahara Prison premises, hospital sources stated. A fire broke out... Read More


Fire breaks out during unrest at Mahara Prison

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A fire broke out in a building inside the Mahara Prison premises this evening following a sudden tense situation, according to our correspondent. Four prison inmates reportedly i... Read More


Joint search operation launched to find missing Negombo fishermen

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retired) instructed the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force to immediately execute... Read More


National Breastfeeding Week declared from August 1 to 7

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A national breastfeeding week is declared from today (01) until 7 August in line with World Breastfeeding Week, Community Physician Dr Hiranya Jayawickrama of the Child Nutrition ... Read More


Minor flood risk declared in Kelani River basin

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A minor flood risk exists over the next 48 hours in the low-lying areas of the Dehiowita, Ruwanwella, and Seethawaka Divisional Secretariat divisions in the Kelani River basin, th... Read More


Canyon Reservoir spill gates opened as water levels rise

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Two spill gates of the Canyon Reservoir were opened by 6 inches each, the Disaster Management Centre stated. Accordingly, authorities stated that, taking into consideration the w... Read More


Heavy rain and strong winds expected

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Rain and wind conditions currently prevailing in the south-western parts of the island will continue today (01) due to the active south-west monsoon, the Department of Meteorology... Read More