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
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