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
Opposition calls for urgent parliamentary debate on Negombo Prison unrest
2026-07-07
A group of Opposition members has formally requested an urgent adjournment debate under Standing Order 19(1) in Parliament, citing theContinue Reading
Justice Minister visits injured Prison Officers after Negombo Prison clash
2026-07-07
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara visited the Negombo District General Hospital on Monday (06) to inquire into the condition ofContinue 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
3 killed, including 2 security officers, in fresh clashes at Negombo Prison
2026-07-06
Three people, including two prison security officers and one inmate, have been reportedly killed in fresh clashes inside the NegomboContinue Reading