Human Rights Commission flags rights violations at Welikada and Negombo Prisons
2026-07-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised serious concerns over violations of its statutory authority and theContinue Reading
Opposition demands full transparency in Negombo Prison riot probe
2026-07-15
The Democratic United Opposition has called for complete transparency and accountability in investigating the Negombo Prison riot of July 5–6,Continue Reading
Negombo Prison inmate cases to be heard online
2026-07-13
The Department of Prisons says court proceedings for inmates transferred from the Negombo Prison to other facilities will be conductedContinue Reading
Compensation for Negombo Prison officers could exceed Rs. 2 Mn – Prison Commissioner
2026-07-13
Prison Commissioner and Media Spokesman A. C. Gajanayake says the compensation amount to be given to the families of prisonContinue Reading
Negombo Prison declared crime scene after unrest – Justice Ministry
2026-07-09
The Ministry of Justice has announced that following the emergency situation at Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6, 2026,Continue Reading
HRCSL directs authorities to protect inmates, ensure access to prisons
2026-07-09
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched an investigation into the violence at Negombo Prison and subsequentContinue Reading
Indian inmate reported dead in Negombo Prison unrest
2026-07-09
An Indian national inmate has died during the recent tense situation at the Negombo Prison, the Police confirmed. The PoliceContinue Reading
MP Mujibur claims Negombo Prison unrest could have been avoided
2026-07-08
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman has questioned the government over a statement made by a prison official, claiming that the NegomboContinue Reading
BASL raises alarm over Negombo Prison tragedy, calls for urgent reform
2026-07-08
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concern over the violent incidents at Negombo Prison between July 5Continue Reading
Justice Minister urged to protect officer hailed as hero during prison unrest
2026-07-08
Prison officials have raised concerns with Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara over misleading information being circulated about the officer who openedContinue Reading
Opposition stages black‑band protest in Parliament over Negombo Prison unrest
2026-07-08
The Opposition staged a protest in Parliament today, wearing black bands over the recent Negombo Prison unrest. They demanded thatContinue 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
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
Prisoners’ Rights Committee demands end to torture after Negombo inmates transfers
2026-07-07
The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners has called on authorities to immediately halt alleged assaults and torture of inmatesContinue Reading
Opposition to raise Negombo Prison incident with international rights bodies
2026-07-07
Several opposition politicians on Monday called for an independent and transparent investigation into the Negombo Prison violence, demanding accountability fromContinue Reading
Govt plans prison expansion, house arrest reforms after Negombo unrest
2026-07-07
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says that construction is underway to increase the space in Sri Lankan prisons. Addressing theContinue 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