UN expresses concern over Negombo Prison violence, calls for prison reforms
2026-07-07
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka has expressed profound sorrow over the deadly violence at Negombo Prison, callingContinue Reading
Prisons Commissioner denies prior intelligence on Negombo Prison unrest
2026-07-07
The Commissioner General of Prisons has stated that no prior intelligence was received regarding the recent unrest at Negombo Prison,Continue Reading
Prisons Department pays tribute to fallen officers in Negombo unrest
2026-07-07
The Department of Prisons Sri Lanka has paid solemn tribute to seven officers who lost their lives in the lineContinue Reading
“Inmates broke Iron Gate, tried to reach exit,” Minister reveals
2026-07-07
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament that preliminary information indicates the deadly violence at Negombo Prison may have been triggeredContinue Reading
Negombo Prison clash death toll rises to 27
2026-07-07
Another inmate injured in the Negombo Prison clash has succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment in hospital, raising the deathContinue Reading
IRD announces e‑service open for 2025/26 income tax filing
2026-07-07
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that its e‑service platform is now open for taxpayers to file returns forContinue Reading
‘I must accept responsibility’ – Justice Minister on Negombo Prison clash
2026-07-06
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says he is deeply shocked and saddened by the deadly clash at the Negombo Prison, addingContinue Reading
Five prison officers and 20 inmates killed in Negombo prison clashes
2026-07-06
At least 25 people have been killed in today’s clashes at the Negombo Prison, according to the latest reports onContinue Reading
19 dead and over 60 injured in Negombo prison unrest
2026-07-06
The death toll in the unrest that erupted at the Negombo Prison this morning has risen to 19, it wasContinue Reading
Negombo Prison unrest : Death toll increases to 8
2026-07-06
The death toll in the unrest that erupted at the Negombo Prison this morning has risen to 08, itContinue Reading
Around 25 injured in fresh unrest at Negombo Prison
2026-07-06
Police have opened fire to control the clash between inmates and prison officers in the Negombo Prison today, it wasContinue Reading
Tense situation at Negombo Prison once again (Video)
2026-07-06
A tense situation has arisen once again in the Negombo Prison today (06), it is reported. Several prison officers haveContinue Reading
Bus fare hike effective from today
2026-07-06
The annual bus fare revision comes into effect from today (06), with the National Transport Commission approving increases between 12%Continue Reading
Player dies after collapsing at crease during Beruwala cricket match
2026-07-05
A 46-year-old man died after collapsing while batting during a cricket carnival organised by an old boys’ association of aContinue Reading
BASL President says some media distorted views expressed at judges’ retirement age forum
2026-07-05
The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, Rajiv Amarasuriya, says he was “surprised and disappointed” by what heContinue Reading
“Full of fools” : Dayasiri takes swipe at Facebook users
2026-07-05
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara says he does not use Facebook because he believes it is “full of fools” and isContinue Reading
Negombo Prison unrest: Women, male inmates climb rooftops in protest (Video)
2026-07-05
Two inmates were killed and 35 others injured following a clash between two groups of inmates at Negombo Prison thisContinue Reading
Ranil visits Wijeyadasa; says no one could interfere in ‘Harak Kata’ case – Report
2026-07-05
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the residence of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe this week, following the arrest of Rajapakshe’sContinue Reading