Hamas to dissolve Gaza governing body: OfficialsHamas is preparing to dissolve the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, officials from the group said on Monday (Jul 6), clearing the way for a Palestinian technocratic committee to implement civilian rule.4m agoGovt. lifts restriction on use of rice and paddy for animal feed productionThe restriction imposed on the use of rice and paddy for the production of animal feed has been lifted.8m agoMinimum force used by security forces to reassert control at Negombo Prison: Spokesman Prison officers used the minimum force necessary to prevent a breach and restore order at the Negombo Prison following renewed clashes this morning (06), the Prison Media Spokesperson, Commissioner of Prisons, A.C. Gajanayake noted.24m agoMinimum force used by security forces to reassert control at Negombo Prison: Spokesman Prison officers used the minimum force necessary to prevent a breach and restore order at the Negombo Prison following renewed clashes this morning (06), the Prison Media Spokesperson, Commissioner of Prisons, A.C. Gajanayake noted.24m agoSajith calls for independent probe into Negombo Prison clashThe Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the deadly violence at the Negombo Prison, saying the government must be held accountable for the loss of life.52m agoSajith calls for independent probe into Negombo Prison clashThe Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the deadly violence at the Negombo Prison, saying the government must be held accountable for the loss of life.52m agoOver 1,200 new Management Service Officers to receive appointments tomorrowLetters of appointment will be issued to 1,252 officers recruited to Grade III of the Management Service Officers' Service tomorrow (07).55m agoOver 1,200 new Management Service Officers to receive appointments tomorrowLetters of appointment will be issued to 1,252 officers recruited to Grade III of the Management Service Officers' Service tomorrow (07).55m agoUPDATENegombo Prison Unrest: Five prison officers among 25 killed, Air Force deploys helicopterAt least 25 individuals, including five prison officers and 20 inmates have been confirmed to have died following this morning’s (06) violent clash within the Negombo Prison, according to the Director of Negombo General Hospital, Consultant Dr. Pushpa Gamlath.1h agoUPDATENegombo Prison Unrest: Five prison officers among 25 killed, Air Force deploys helicopterAt least 25 individuals, including five prison officers and 20 inmates have been confirmed to have died following this morning’s (06) violent clash within the Negombo Prison, according to the Director of Negombo General Hospital, Consultant Dr. Pushpa Gamlath.1h agoNEWS ALERTNegombo Prison inmates to be transferred to other prisons amid tensionsSteps are being taken to transfer inmates from the Negombo Prison to other prisons in an effort to defuse the situation, according to sources. 1h agoNEWS ALERTNegombo Prison inmates to be transferred to other prisons amid tensionsSteps are being taken to transfer inmates from the Negombo Prison to other prisons in an effort to defuse the situation, according to sources. 1h agoChina test fires missile from nuclear submarine into PacificChina's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific on Monday (Jul 6), state media reported, drawing criticism and concerns from Japan, Australia and New Zealand.2h agoChina test fires missile from nuclear submarine into PacificChina's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the Pacific on Monday (Jul 6), state media reported, drawing criticism and concerns from Japan, Australia and New Zealand.2h ago25 killed, 100 injured in today's violence at Negombo PrisonThe death toll from the renewed unrest at the Negombo Prison this morning (06) has further risen to twenty five, according to police. 2h ago25 killed, 100 injured in today's violence at Negombo PrisonThe death toll from the renewed unrest at the Negombo Prison this morning (06) has further risen to twenty five, according to police. 2h agoUnrest again at Negombo Prison amid reports of gunfireA tense situation has once again been reported at the Negombo Prison amidst sounds of gunshots, said Ada Derana reporter.2h agoUnrest again at Negombo Prison amid reports of gunfireA tense situation has once again been reported at the Negombo Prison amidst sounds of gunshots, said Ada Derana reporter.2h agoUPDATEDeath toll climbs to 19 in violent clashes at Negombo PrisonUPDATE- The death toll from the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has further risen to nineteen, according to police. 3h agoUPDATEDeath toll climbs to 19 in violent clashes at Negombo PrisonUPDATE- The death toll from the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has further risen to nineteen, according to police. 3h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and, from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 3h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and, from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. 3h agoUPDATENegombo Prison renewed unrest: Death toll climbs to seven, 50 injuredThe death toll from renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has risen to seven, while at least 50 others have been reported injured, according to police.3h agoUPDATENegombo Prison renewed unrest: Death toll climbs to seven, 50 injuredThe death toll from renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has risen to seven, while at least 50 others have been reported injured, according to police.3h agoHirunika’s appeal against sentencing fixed for hearingFormer Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra's appeal against her conviction and three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence has been fixed for hearing on August 06, by the Court of Appeal today (06). 3h agoHirunika’s appeal against sentencing fixed for hearingFormer Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra's appeal against her conviction and three-year rigorous imprisonment sentence has been fixed for hearing on August 06, by the Court of Appeal today (06). 3h agoUPDATEDeath toll rises to 5 in renewed unrest at Negombo PrisonThree persons have reportedly died in the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison, which occurred a short while ago.4h agoUPDATEDeath toll rises to 5 in renewed unrest at Negombo PrisonThree persons have reportedly died in the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison, which occurred a short while ago.4h agoNEWS ALERTInjuries rise in renewed unrest at Negombo Prison; Nearly 25 hospitalisedThe number of individuals injured in the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison has risen further.4h agoNEWS ALERTInjuries rise in renewed unrest at Negombo Prison; Nearly 25 hospitalisedThe number of individuals injured in the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison has risen further.4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTEight persons injured in renewed Negombo Prison unrest hospitalisedUPDATE: Eight persons injured in the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison were admitted to the Negombo District General Hospital.5h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTEight persons injured in renewed Negombo Prison unrest hospitalisedUPDATE: Eight persons injured in the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison were admitted to the Negombo District General Hospital.5h agoFive children among 6 killed, after house collapse in MumbaiFive children among six persons were killed in a house collapse in Mumbai’s Mankhurd area amid heavy rains on Sunday (July 5, 2026) night, officials said. 5h agoFive children among 6 killed, after house collapse in MumbaiFive children among six persons were killed in a house collapse in Mumbai’s Mankhurd area amid heavy rains on Sunday (July 5, 2026) night, officials said. 5h agoMan arrested with ‘hashish’ in GrandpassA 54-year-old man has been arrested in the Muwadhora Uyana housing complex in Grandpass for allegedly possessing the narcotic substance ‘hashish’, police said. 5h agoMan arrested with ‘hashish’ in GrandpassA 54-year-old man has been arrested in the Muwadhora Uyana housing complex in Grandpass for allegedly possessing the narcotic substance ‘hashish’, police said. 5h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka crosses 61,000 with over 2,600 new patients in 24 hoursThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says the total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has increased to 61,060.5h agoDengue cases in Sri Lanka crosses 61,000 with over 2,600 new patients in 24 hoursThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says the total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has increased to 61,060.5h ago
