Mahara Prison authorities assure safety of inmates after unrestThe security of inmates currently held at the Mahara Prison has been fully ensured following the unrest reported at the facility, Mahara Prison Superintendent Rohana Galappaththi stated. 2m agoHuman Rights Commission launches probe into Mahara Prison unrest The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has launched a special investigation into the incident reported at the Mahara Prison yesterday (01). 12m agoNEWS ALERTAttorney General approves bill to extend judges’ retirement ageThe Attorney General has approved the draft bill proposing an extension of the retirement age of judges.29m agoNEWS ALERTAttorney General approves bill to extend judges’ retirement ageThe Attorney General has approved the draft bill proposing an extension of the retirement age of judges.29m agoIran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strikeIran's Mehr news agency on Sunday (Aug 2) denied US President Donald Trump's claim that the Islamic republic asked the United States to refrain from conducting new strikes.1h agoIran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strikeIran's Mehr news agency on Sunday (Aug 2) denied US President Donald Trump's claim that the Islamic republic asked the United States to refrain from conducting new strikes.1h agoEducation is a right, not a privilege, PM Harini saysThe present government’s objective is to ensure education is recognised as a fundamental right of every child and not a privilege, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.1h agoEducation is a right, not a privilege, PM Harini saysThe present government’s objective is to ensure education is recognised as a fundamental right of every child and not a privilege, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT104 Mahara inmates transferred following unrestA total of 104 inmates at the Mahara Prison have been transferred to several other prisons following the unrest that occurred at the facility, Prison Commissioner (Operations) and Media Spokesman A.C. Gajanayake said.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERT104 Mahara inmates transferred following unrestA total of 104 inmates at the Mahara Prison have been transferred to several other prisons following the unrest that occurred at the facility, Prison Commissioner (Operations) and Media Spokesman A.C. Gajanayake said.1h agoGovt. seeks solutions to long-standing land concerns in MullaitivuA high-level meeting has been held in Mullaitivu to discuss long-standing land-related concerns and regional development issues, with the participation of government officials, security authorities and area residents, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.2h agoGovt. seeks solutions to long-standing land concerns in MullaitivuA high-level meeting has been held in Mullaitivu to discuss long-standing land-related concerns and regional development issues, with the participation of government officials, security authorities and area residents, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.2h agoFive dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fireFive people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire while at sea, officials say.2h agoFive dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fireFive people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire while at sea, officials say.2h agoGovt. unable to manage prisons cannot rebuild country, Sajith saysLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has questioned whether a government that is unable to manage the country’s prison system can ensure the wellbeing of its 22 million citizens.2h agoGovt. unable to manage prisons cannot rebuild country, Sajith saysLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has questioned whether a government that is unable to manage the country’s prison system can ensure the wellbeing of its 22 million citizens.2h agoArugam Bay development among key plans to boost Ampara tourism A special discussion on resolving issues affecting the tourism sector in the Ampara District and increasing the number of skilled workers for foreign employment was held at the Ampara District Secretariat.2h agoArugam Bay development among key plans to boost Ampara tourism A special discussion on resolving issues affecting the tourism sector in the Ampara District and increasing the number of skilled workers for foreign employment was held at the Ampara District Secretariat.2h agoIndia launches anti-drugs campaign, PM emphasises youth's role for Viksit BharatIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that to achieve the target of a developed India, the country's youth must remain mentally and physically fit, for which they must stay away from all kinds of substance abuse.3h agoIndia launches anti-drugs campaign, PM emphasises youth's role for Viksit BharatIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that to achieve the target of a developed India, the country's youth must remain mentally and physically fit, for which they must stay away from all kinds of substance abuse.3h agoOvercrowding blamed for Mahara Prison unrest, says prisoners' rights groupThe Committee for the Protection of Prisoners' Rights has attributed the unrest at Mahara Prison to severe overcrowding at the facility.3h agoOvercrowding blamed for Mahara Prison unrest, says prisoners' rights groupThe Committee for the Protection of Prisoners' Rights has attributed the unrest at Mahara Prison to severe overcrowding at the facility.3h agoMajority of EU countries call for talks over migrant influx into Ceuta enclaveA majority of EU countries called on Saturday (Aug 1) for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.4h agoMajority of EU countries call for talks over migrant influx into Ceuta enclaveA majority of EU countries called on Saturday (Aug 1) for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.4h agoAuthorities probe deadly Mahara Prison unrestSecurity forces have brought the unrest that erupted at the Mahara Prison on last afternoon (01) under complete control by around 6:00 a.m. today (02), authorities said.4h agoAuthorities probe deadly Mahara Prison unrestSecurity forces have brought the unrest that erupted at the Mahara Prison on last afternoon (01) under complete control by around 6:00 a.m. today (02), authorities said.4h agoResidents warn of dengue threat over uncleared waste at Sabaragamuwa Saman DevalayaResidents have raised concerns over the failure to clear garbage accumulated around the historic Sabaragamuwa Saman Devalaya, despite four days having passed since the conclusion of the annual Perahera. 4h agoResidents warn of dengue threat over uncleared waste at Sabaragamuwa Saman DevalayaResidents have raised concerns over the failure to clear garbage accumulated around the historic Sabaragamuwa Saman Devalaya, despite four days having passed since the conclusion of the annual Perahera. 4h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from North-central, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district. 4h agoWeather advisory issued for strong windsThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from North-central, North-western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district. 4h agoShipping container washes ashore behind tourist hotel in InduruwaA white colored shipping container has washed ashore behind a tourist hotel in the Induruwa area. 5h agoShipping container washes ashore behind tourist hotel in InduruwaA white colored shipping container has washed ashore behind a tourist hotel in the Induruwa area. 5h agoNEWS ALERTPolice curfew imposed in three GN divisions near Mahara Prison liftedThe police curfew that was imposed in three Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions within the Ragama Police Division following the unrest at Mahara Prison has now been lifted, police said. 5h agoNEWS ALERTPolice curfew imposed in three GN divisions near Mahara Prison liftedThe police curfew that was imposed in three Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions within the Ragama Police Division following the unrest at Mahara Prison has now been lifted, police said. 5h agoNEWS ALERTBody of missing fisherman recovered, another rescued after boat capsized off NegomboThe body of one of the two fishermen reported missing after a fishing boat capsized at seas off Negombo yesterday (01) has been recovered, the Ministry of Fisheries said. 5h agoNEWS ALERTBody of missing fisherman recovered, another rescued after boat capsized off NegomboThe body of one of the two fishermen reported missing after a fishing boat capsized at seas off Negombo yesterday (01) has been recovered, the Ministry of Fisheries said. 5h agoNEWS ALERT20 Mahara Prison inmates transferred to Boossa PrisonA total of 20 inmates from the Mahara Prison have been transferred to the Boossa Prison, the Department of Prisons said.6h agoNEWS ALERT20 Mahara Prison inmates transferred to Boossa PrisonA total of 20 inmates from the Mahara Prison have been transferred to the Boossa Prison, the Department of Prisons said.6h ago
