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Law student found dead under mysterious circumstances

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The Panadura North Police discovered the body of a 20-year-old woman inside a rented house on Galkanuwa Road. The deceased was Mannamarakkalage Naduni Sahashri Kurera, who reside... Read More


Special committee appointed to probe Negombo prison unrest

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- A committee appointed by Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake today (07), will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the unrest at the Negombo prison and its ... Read More


Dengue risk shows slight decline in Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- A slight reduction in dengue cases appears in the Southern, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces according to the National Dengue Control Unit. Acting Director Dr. Kapila Kannangar... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa-led group introduces 'A Team - Next Wave'

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- A team of Opposition Parliamentarians lead by Namal Rajapaksa unveiled a new political initiative, 'A Team - Next Wave', on Tuesday designed to consolidate opposition voices from ... Read More


Early intelligence raised alarm over Negombo Prison tensions, says MP Harshana

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Government authorities failed to take appropriate action despite receiving intelligence reports about the volatile situation at the Negombo prison three to four days before the un... Read More


Train derails at Colombo Fort

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- A train has derailed at the Colombo Fort Railway Station. The Railway Department states that due to this incident, delays may occur for all trains operating from Fort and Maradan... Read More


Cabinet gives nod to cluster bus services

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Bus transportation serves as the primary mode of daily passenger travel in Sri Lanka, currently operated by a combination of the Sri Lanka Transport Board and numerous independent... Read More


Fuel limitations no more for ministers and public officials

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Fuel restrictions previously imposed on ministers, Members of Parliament, and public officials to curb expenditure during the energy crisis now stand removed. The Ministry of Fin... Read More


Court orders postmortem for 27 victims of Negombo Prison clash

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Negombo Chief Magistrate Shilani Perera ordered the Specialist Judicial Medical Officer of the Negombo Base Hospital, W.S.R. Wickramaratne, to conduct post-mortems and submit repo... Read More


Free Lawyers condemn shooting of inmates at Negombo prison

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The Free Lawyers organisation strongly condemns the shooting and subsequent deaths of inmates at Negombo prison, labelling the actions as uncivilised, barbaric, and disgraceful. C... Read More