Over 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).just nowUPDATENegombo 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.19m 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. 37m 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. 37m 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.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.1h 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. 1h 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. 1h 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.1h 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.1h 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. 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. 2h 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. 2h 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. 2h 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.2h 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.2h 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). 2h 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). 2h 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.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.3h 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.3h 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.3h 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.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.4h 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. 4h 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. 4h 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. 4h 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. 4h 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 61,060.4h 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 61,060.4h agoTehran airspace to remain closed on Monday for Khamenei’s funeral processionIran will fully shut Tehran’s airspace on Monday as part of funeral arrangements for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ISNA news agency reported.5h agoTehran airspace to remain closed on Monday for Khamenei’s funeral processionIran will fully shut Tehran’s airspace on Monday as part of funeral arrangements for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ISNA news agency reported.5h agoEleventh ‘National Accident Prevention Week’ begins todayThe 11th National Accident Prevention Week commenced today (06) and will continue until July 10 under the guidance of the Ministry of Health.5h agoEleventh ‘National Accident Prevention Week’ begins todayThe 11th National Accident Prevention Week commenced today (06) and will continue until July 10 under the guidance of the Ministry of Health.5h agoBritish military says cargo ship reports attack in the Red Sea off YemenA cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country. 5h agoBritish military says cargo ship reports attack in the Red Sea off YemenA cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country. 5h agoNational programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites begins tomorrowAll arrangements have been finalized to launch the national programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites across Sri Lanka, alongside the commencement of Archaeology Week, which begins tomorrow (07). 6h agoNational programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites begins tomorrowAll arrangements have been finalized to launch the national programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites across Sri Lanka, alongside the commencement of Archaeology Week, which begins tomorrow (07). 6h ago
