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More details emerge on Magazine Prison clash
Investigation launched into Kuruwita Prison and Pallansena Prison unrest
Joint mechanism to be established to strengthen security across all prisons
28 inmates injured during Pallansena Prison unrest admitted to Welikada Prison Hospital
Unrest at Kuruwita and Pallansena prisons brought under control
Tear gas fired as inmates hurl rocks at officers at Pallansena Open-Air Prison
Sri Lankan youth strongly cautioned against exploring illegal migration corridors through Africa
28 inmates injured during Pallansena Prison unrest admitted to Welikada Prison Hospital
Several top police officers including SDIG's transferred
COPF approves Auditor General’s salary after extensive review of pay and allowances
Unrest at Kuruwita and Pallansena prisons brought under control
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence pact amid regional turmoil
24 more inmates named as suspects in Negombo Prison clash
Parliamentary Select Committee appoints expert panel to review 31 electoral reform proposals
Thailand school shooting: Seven, including gunman, killed and 15 others injured
Over 500 suspects arrested in island-wide police operations
Govt suspects prison incidents are a conspiracy or sabotage - Minister Wijepala
Man arrested for filming near official residences of IGP and CJ
President to chair special discussion on situation in prisons
Ex-Minister Lakshman Yapa released on bail after served indictments
Sri Lanka Police warn public of fake ‘traffic offence’ messages
Landslide warnings updated for four districts
Police fire tear gas to control Pallansena Prison unrest
Advisory issued for strong winds
Three teachers and three students killed in Thailand school shooting
14 hospitalised after van plunges down precipice in Bulathsinhala
Tear gas fired as inmates hurl rocks at officers at Pallansena Open-Air Prison
UNP warns proposed extension of judges' retirement age risks sparking youth unrest
Adverse weather claims eight lives, affects over 16,000 people islandwide
Eight dead, over 11,000 affected by adverse weather Heavy rains expected after Thursday: Met. Dept.
Parliament heats up over judges’ retirement age 22A draft will be gazetted shortly: Justice Minister
“Chief Prelates did not oppose judicial reforms” Govt seeks to increase retirement age of all judges
Thai, Sri Lankan cultures celebrated at Thai festival 2026 held in Colombo
“There is another reason behind the rush” – Lawyers’ body questions judges’ retirement age move
New Constitution, land issues take centre stage as Tamil and Muslim leaders meet President
Mahara Prison Clash: Multiple investigations launched into Rs. 150 million damage
Bad weather wreaks havoc across Sri Lanka Warning for heavy rains, strong winds & landslides issued
“Prisoners’ safety must be guaranteed by the govt” Several factions demand answers from Minister
Mahara Prison unrest damage estimated at Rs. 150 million; Video evidence and masterminds under probe
"Bringing smiles to little hearts" Children learn the art of kite-making at Derana Kite Workshop
“Need to find out if it was controlled from outside”; Justice Minister on Mahara Prison unrest
ADB extends $200M to help Sri Lanka tackle economic pressures from Middle East conflict
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
Gianni Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Mohamed Salah mobbed by fans in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move
Cape Verde’s World Cup hero, social media sensation Vozinha joins Colo-Colo
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
Gianni Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Mohamed Salah mobbed by fans in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move
Cape Verde’s World Cup hero, social media sensation Vozinha joins Colo-Colo
Zaheer Khan co-owned group acquires Jaffna Kings LPL franchise
Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Arsene Wenger
India Test squad arrives in Sri Lanka for World Test Championship series
