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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


Bus fare revisions effective today

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Revised bus fares go into effect today, increasing rates across all service categories. The National Transport Commission previously announced these adjustments to reflect the ne... Read More


Probe launched into deadly Negombo Prison clash

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A special team was appointed by the Commissioner General of Prisons to investigate a violent clash that broke out between two groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison. Police stat... Read More


Negombo prison riot sparked by drug trade betrayal as inmates raid dispensary for drugs

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A violent clash between two groups of inmates at the Negombo Prison yesterday afternoon (6) left two inmates dead, with police revealing that the dispute arose over the betrayal o... Read More


Cricketer collapses and dies during match in Beruwala

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A 45-year-old player collapsed in the middle of the playground and passed away during a friendly cricket match between past pupils at a prominent Muslim school in the China Fort a... 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