‘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
Sri Lanka risks Zimbabwe-style crisis over judges’ retirement age plan – Commonwealth Lawyers’ chief
2026-07-04
The President of the Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association, Steven Thiru, has warned that Sri Lanka risks repeating Zimbabwe’s controversial judicial crisisContinue Reading
23 high-risk dengue zones in Western Province targeted in special operation
2026-07-04
A special dengue control operation covering 23 high-risk areas in the Western Province will begin Sunday (5), under the coordinationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Yevan David claims Formula 3 podium at Silverstone
2026-07-04
Sri Lanka’s Yevan David produced another impressive performance by finishing second in the FIA Formula 3 Sprint Race atContinue Reading
How a rescued Wild Porcupine became a Sri Lankan Little Girl’s Best Friend
2026-07-04
The heartwarming viral video of a little girl walking through a paddy field with a porcupine and a cat hasContinue Reading
Sri Lankan MP leads delegation to meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
2026-07-03
A delegation representing Sri Lanka’s Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF)-led Tamil National Council met C. Joseph Vijay, the Chief MinisterContinue Reading
Labour Ministry orders probe into Ceylon Newspapers over complaints
2026-07-03
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe has instructed the Commissioner General of Labour to conduct a full investigation into complaintsContinue Reading