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More details emerge on Negombo prison unrest

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Numerous details are emerging regarding the unrest that erupted at the Negombo prison and the inmates involved in the incident. Inmates behaving violently issued death threats a... Read More


'Pada Yatra' continues as Kumana gates open

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Gates of the Kumana National Park were opened this morning (10) for the Pada Yatra, the traditional foot pilgrimage which is conducted concurrently with the historic Ruhunu Maha ... Read More


President hands over new water project to Thambutthegama

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The new Thambutthegama Water Supply Project will be officially commissioned to public benefit today (10) by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Presidential Media Division (... Read More


Sri Lanka and Pakistan to strengthen aviation, maritime cooperation

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- Sri Lanka and Pakistan focus on further strengthening aviation and maritime cooperation. The discussion took place during a meeting held between Minister of Ports, Civil Aviatio... Read More


Sajith alleges being blocked from questioning farmer issues

Sri Lanka, July 10 -- The current government informed the chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Sustainable Development, Parliamentarian Hecto... Read More


Bulathsinhala police OIC further remanded

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


Negombo prison new unrest leads to transfer of female inmates

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


Old Bogambara prison repurposed as detention facility

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


Indian among deceased in Negombo prison unrest

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


Farmers discuss grievances with opposition leader

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