Justice Minister details Negombo Prison unrest in ParliamentThe inmates who were involved in the violent clash at Negombo Prison had managed to obtain weapons and had broken through the iron gate before emerging from the prison compound, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said in Parliament today (07). 45m agoParliament to hold adjournment debate today on Negombo Prison clashes An adjournment debate on the deadly clashes that occurred at Negombo Prison will be held in parliament today (7 July) from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., following a request made by the Opposition.53m agoSenior prison officials summoned for special meeting Senior officers from prisons across the island have been summoned for a special meeting tomorrow (8 July) at 7:30 a.m. 1h agoSenior prison officials summoned for special meeting Senior officers from prisons across the island have been summoned for a special meeting tomorrow (8 July) at 7:30 a.m. 1h agoColombo–KKS intercity express train to operate only four days weeklyDue to a shortage of operational power sets, the Railway Department has decided to reduce the frequency of the daily Colombo–Kankesanthurai Intercity Express train service to four days a week.1h agoColombo–KKS intercity express train to operate only four days weeklyDue to a shortage of operational power sets, the Railway Department has decided to reduce the frequency of the daily Colombo–Kankesanthurai Intercity Express train service to four days a week.1h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western provinces and Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.1h agoAdvisory issued for strong windsAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds for the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-Central, North-Western provinces and Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.1h ago9 police personnel killed in militant attack in southwestern PakistanAt least nine police personnel were killed in night-long clashes with militants in southwestern Pakistan, an official said on Tuesday. 1h ago9 police personnel killed in militant attack in southwestern PakistanAt least nine police personnel were killed in night-long clashes with militants in southwestern Pakistan, an official said on Tuesday. 1h agoChina sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribesA court in eastern China has sentenced a former city official to death for taking more than 2.2bn yuan ($325m; £243m) in bribes over 30 years.1h agoChina sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribesA court in eastern China has sentenced a former city official to death for taking more than 2.2bn yuan ($325m; £243m) in bribes over 30 years.1h agoOver 62,000 dengue cases reported so far this yearMore than 62,000 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). 1h agoOver 62,000 dengue cases reported so far this yearMore than 62,000 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). 1h ago'Katuwellegama Suresh' transferred to Boossa Prison following Negombo Prison clashThe inmate identified as 'Katuwellegama Suresh' who is alleged to have orchestrated the unrest at Negombo Prison, has been transferred to Boossa Prison. 2h ago'Katuwellegama Suresh' transferred to Boossa Prison following Negombo Prison clashThe inmate identified as 'Katuwellegama Suresh' who is alleged to have orchestrated the unrest at Negombo Prison, has been transferred to Boossa Prison. 2h agoNEWS ALERTMoratuwa Uni. all faculties to close for two weeks over dengue riskAll faculties of the University of Moratuwa will be closed for a period of two weeks due to the risk of dengue fever spreading, the Vice Chancellor announced.2h agoNEWS ALERTMoratuwa Uni. all faculties to close for two weeks over dengue riskAll faculties of the University of Moratuwa will be closed for a period of two weeks due to the risk of dengue fever spreading, the Vice Chancellor announced.2h agoJustice Minister visits officers injured in Negombo Prison clashMinister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, visited the Negombo District General Hospital to inquire into the condition of prison officers who were injured during the recent clash at the Negombo Prison. 2h agoJustice Minister visits officers injured in Negombo Prison clashMinister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, visited the Negombo District General Hospital to inquire into the condition of prison officers who were injured during the recent clash at the Negombo Prison. 2h agoNEWS ALERTIndictments served against Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two othersIndictments were served before the Colombo High Court against three defendants, including former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, over alleged corruption-related offences.3h agoNEWS ALERTIndictments served against Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two othersIndictments were served before the Colombo High Court against three defendants, including former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, over alleged corruption-related offences.3h agoNEWS ALERTNegombo Prison clash death toll rises to 27 as another inmate succumbsAnother prison inmate injured in the recent clash at Negombo Prison has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Negombo Hospital, Police said. 3h agoNEWS ALERTNegombo Prison clash death toll rises to 27 as another inmate succumbsAnother prison inmate injured in the recent clash at Negombo Prison has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Negombo Hospital, Police said. 3h agoFour arrested with 4,250 tonnes of sugar unfit for consumptionFour individuals have been arrested in the Petiyagoda area of Peliyagoda after authorities seized a stock of 4,250 tonnes of sugar deemed unfit for human consumption. 3h agoFour arrested with 4,250 tonnes of sugar unfit for consumptionFour individuals have been arrested in the Petiyagoda area of Peliyagoda after authorities seized a stock of 4,250 tonnes of sugar deemed unfit for human consumption. 3h agoLandslide in China’s Gansu province traps 16, state media saysSixteen people remain buried in a mountainous county in China’s western province of Gansu after a landslide on Tuesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. MORE..3h agoLandslide in China’s Gansu province traps 16, state media saysSixteen people remain buried in a mountainous county in China’s western province of Gansu after a landslide on Tuesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. MORE..3h agoOpposition MPs seek urgent parliamentary debate on Negombo Prison clashesA group of Opposition Members of Parliament has submitted a letter to the Speaker requesting an urgent adjournment debate to draw Parliament's attention to the clashes that erupted at Negombo Prison.3h agoOpposition MPs seek urgent parliamentary debate on Negombo Prison clashesA group of Opposition Members of Parliament has submitted a letter to the Speaker requesting an urgent adjournment debate to draw Parliament's attention to the clashes that erupted at Negombo Prison.3h agoTanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns KhameneiA tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.3h agoTanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns KhameneiA tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.3h agoHRCSL to conduct comprehensive probe into Negombo Prison incidentThe Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to launch a special investigation into the incident that recently occurred at Negombo Prison.4h agoHRCSL to conduct comprehensive probe into Negombo Prison incidentThe Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to launch a special investigation into the incident that recently occurred at Negombo Prison.4h agoCuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continuesCuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Monday as it faces an ongoing energy crisis, worsened by an effective US blockade on fuel shipments. 5h agoCuba hit with nationwide blackout as US pressure continuesCuba suffered a nationwide blackout on Monday as it faces an ongoing energy crisis, worsened by an effective US blockade on fuel shipments. 5h ago1,424 killed in road accidents so far this year: PoliceA total of 1,424 people have lost their lives in road accidents reported so far this year, according to Police. 5h ago1,424 killed in road accidents so far this year: PoliceA total of 1,424 people have lost their lives in road accidents reported so far this year, according to Police. 5h ago
