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Death toll from prison unrest rises to 26

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Police say the death toll from the unrest that broke out at Negombo Prison has risen to 26. Accordingly, the deceased include seven prison officers and 19 inmates, police stated.... Read More


Opposition slams government over Negombo prison unrest

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged that the tragic loss of life and injuries at Negombo prison stem from the collapse and inefficiency of the prison administration. He re... Read More


4 prison officers transferred to Colombo National Hospital

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Four prison officers in critical condition were transferred to the Colombo National Hospital for advanced medical care. Hospital sources confirmed these individuals required spec... Read More


Ministers hold talks to resolve issues in cooperative fuel stations

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A high-level meeting led by Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe and Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka took place to r... Read More


25 dead in Negombo prison clash with over 100 injured

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Police report that 25 people, including prison officers, died following renewed unrest at the Negombo prison today (06). Conflicts between two parties while attempting to control... Read More


10 police teams deployed in Negombo prison

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Ten police teams were deployed to manage the ongoing unrest within the Negombo Prison. The deployment follows the new disturbance that erupted inside the prison premises this mor... Read More


Next four weeks remain high-risk for dengue, says Health Minister

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the next four weeks will remain a high-risk period for dengue, based on current surveillance data. Speaking at an event in Colombo toda... Read More


Woman drug dealer 'Doni' remanded

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- A woman identified under alias name 'Doni,' suspected of distributing illegal liquor and narcotics across Eppawala and surrounding areas in Anuradhapura, is in custody after being... Read More


Missing firearm from Yatiyantota Police recovered

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- A firearm that went missing from the Yatiyantota Police traffic division officer-in-charge, has been found near the Kelani River close to the Yatiyantota bridge. The Police Media... Read More


CBSL extends suspension on Perpetual Treasuries Ltd

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) decided to further extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited from operating as a primary dealer. This action follows regulations ... Read More