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Negombo prison clash leaves 34 injured

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The number of inmates requiring medical treatment following a violent altercation between two groups at Negombo Prison this afternoon (05) rose to 34. Two individuals died after ... Read More


Clash at Negombo Prison-12 hospitalised

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Twelve inmates were admitted to hospital after a clash occurred between two groups at the Negombo Prison, according to hospital sources. The cause of the unrest and the subsequen... Read More


Strong wind warning issued

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The Department of Meteorology warns that wind speeds may increase between 55 and 65 kilometers per hour in sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanthurai through Mannar to ... Read More


Thief nabbed after late-night bus trip leads to Horana break-ins

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Horana Headquarters Police have arrested a suspect along with two individuals in possession of stolen property, following the theft of a stock of modern mobile phones worth nearly... Read More


'I invite everyone to protect the rights of all,' says Sajith

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa states that the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary exist within our country's constitution to safeguard democracy. He emphasised tha... Read More


Commonwealth Lawyers warn Judges' retirement age change could trigger crisis

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Sri Lanka risks mirroring Zimbabwe's past judicial turmoil if it extends the retirement age for superior court judges without conducting broad public consultation. Commonwealth La... Read More


1,000 corrupt cops dismissed, six under investigation, says Minister Wijepala

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, speaking to media has said that nearly 1,000 police officers alleged to be involved in various offences hav... Read More


Plantation community joins traditional Kataragama pilgrimage

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- The maiden group of devotees from the plantation sector set off on foot from Maskeliya to Kataragama, joining the 'Pada Yathra' pilgrimage, to participate in the Esala festival at... Read More


New education reforms in final stages, says PM

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Preparations for the upcoming education reforms, set to be implemented next year, has reached its final stages of completion. Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini ... Read More


One-lane traffic on Hatton-Nuwara Eliya road

Sri Lanka, July 5 -- Traffic flow on the main Hatton-Nuwara Eliya road remains limited to a single lane. This restriction follows a landslide in the Kudagama area yesterday afternoon. The police urg... Read More