Transport Ministry to expand islandwide drug testing for drivers and conductors
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced plans to expand the mobile drug testing program for drivers and conductorsContinue Reading
Wimal loses Supreme Court appeal in Tilvin Silva’s case
2026-07-09
The Supreme Court today upheld a Colombo Commercial High Court ruling ordering former minister Wimal Weerawansa to pay Rs. 1Continue Reading
Amnesty urges urgent probe into deaths of transferred Negombo prisoners
2026-07-09
Amnesty International has called for an urgent, independent investigation into the deaths of two prisoners transferred from Negombo Prison followingContinue Reading
Sajith calls for special police unit to probe delayed child abuse cases
2026-07-09
A petition carrying 40,000 signatures calling for expedited justice in unresolved child abuse complaints was handed over in Parliament todayContinue Reading
University of Colombo shifts lectures online amid dengue cases
2026-07-09
The University of Colombo has moved several faculties to online and hybrid lectures for one week after a surge inContinue Reading
Govt to expand collateral-free loans to 3,000 entrepreneurs by year-end
2026-07-09
By the end of this year, another 1,000 entrepreneurs will be able to access collateral‑free loans under the National CreditContinue Reading
US threatens to hit Iran ‘hard again tonight’ after saying ceasefire ‘is over’
2026-07-08
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran “hard” tonight, hours after saying he believes the US-Iran ceasefire isContinue Reading
President pledges historic budget allocation to resolve drinking water issue
2026-07-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today (08) that the 2027 Budget will prioritize stable, long‑term solutions to Sri Lanka’s chronicContinue Reading
Negombo Prison unrest: Police say request for help came only after July 6 incident
2026-07-08
Police say they only entered the Negombo Prison after receiving a written request for assistance from prison authorities on JulyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins talks on social media ban for children under 16
2026-07-08
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has launched preliminary discussions with stakeholders to explore proposals for banning or restrictingContinue Reading
Bodies of fallen Prison Officers brought to Welikada
2026-07-08
The bodies of the seven prison officers killed in the recent Negombo Prison clash were brought this morning (08) toContinue Reading
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