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Allow Human Rights Commission access to prisons - United Nations Human Rights Office

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Fatal violence at the Negombo prison and alleged guard reprisals against inmates in other facilities warrant deep alarm, the United Nations human rights office stated. UN Human ... Read More


Committee appointed to probe Negombo prison property damage

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A committee was appointed to investigate property damage resulting from a clash at the Negombo prison. Prisons Commissioner and Prisons Media Spokesperson A.C. Gajanayake stated... Read More


Sabaragamuwa province and Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts face showery weather

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Several spells of showers may occur today in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology announced in a statement. A few... Read More


Navy Commander meets the President

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- An official meeting took place between the new Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damien Fernando and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This marks the first official meeting held sin... Read More


Authorities call for careful water use

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Authorities request the public, including the farming community, to use water with caution during daily chores and agricultural activities. The Irrigation Department issued this... Read More


Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekara ensures complete national security

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara says the government has ensured national security at the highest level since assuming office. He made these remarks while attending t... Read More


Freshwater prawn cultivation records growth

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The Sri Lankan freshwater prawn cultivation is showing significant growth, the National Aquaculture Development Authority announced. A special project is also being implemented ... Read More


Ambalangoda SJB local councillor arrested

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested over charges of illegal firearm possession. Galle District Crime Division off... Read More


Judicial Service Association chief suddenly quits

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- The Judicial Service Association President, Magistrate Pasan Amarseana, resigned from his position, social media reports. This comes amid a backdrop where the association called... Read More


Shooting in Matugama

Sri Lanka, July 11 -- A shooting occurred a short while ago targeting a house in the Iddagoda area of Matugama. Police stated that a group of individuals carried out the shooting using a T-56 firearm... Read More