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Police report that 25 people, including prison officials, have lost their lives in a clash that broke out this morning (06) at the Negombo Prison. It is further reported that nearly 100 individuals have been injured as a result of...

In 2015, a young man working at a shop in Dematagoda was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and unlawfully detained. Former Member of Parliament Hirunika Premachandra was later found guilty of these charges. On June 28, 2024, the Colombo High Court sentenced...

Police say 15 people, including prison officers, were killed in the clash that broke out this morning (06) at Negombo Prison. Among the dead are four prison officers and four inmates, according to reports. Police and the Special Task Force...

The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has congratulated the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) as it marks 100 years of service to Sri Lanka's public health sector. In a video message, Dr Tedros extended his...

The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has forecast that the El Niño weather phenomenon, which contributes to warmer global temperatures, is likely to intensify between July and September. | Sri Lanka Latest News El Niño events are classified into four categories:...

A video showing the alleged assault of a young man in Padukka by police officers has been reported by the media. Sri Lanka Latest News Following the incident, the young man's parents have lodged a complaint with the Godagama Police.

The Opposition Leader said that Sri Lanka's Constitution establishes three institutions to safeguard democracy—the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary. He said these are the three main pillars of democracy, while a free and independent media serves as the fourth...

"Felix Dias, who served as Minister of Justice in Sirimavo's United Front government, harboured an extraordinary grudge against the UNP..." Sri Lanka Latest News That is what a veteran left-wing politician said recently. "What was the reason for that grudge?"...

The retirement age of judges of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court should not be changed arbitrarily, says President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, attorney-at-law Rajeev Amarasuriya. He pointed out that it is the Bar Association's...

High Commission of IndiaColombo Alhind Global Services has been officially selected as the Outsourcing Service Provider (OSP) for Visa, OCI, Passport and Attestation services, and will commence operations from 07 July 2026 on behalf of: High Commission of India, Colombo...