The Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara has visited the Negombo Prison in the aftermath of the violent clashes within the premises. The visit comes after the unrest within the prison this morning left 25 people dead and several others injured.

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has revealed that Ceylon Shipping Corporation Limited invested Rs. 630 million in six subsidiary and associated companies but received only around Rs. 400,000 in annual dividends.

The Attorney General today (06) requested the Court of Appeal to refer to the Supreme Court the writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking an order preventing his arrest in connection with investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks.

Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 12 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses, authorities said.

The Deputy Controller (Administration) of the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested by the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau over allegations of assisting in the issuance of a forged foreign passport.

The Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the violent clash at the Negombo Prison, stating he accepts responsibility for the incident as it occurred within an institution under his purview.

Hamas 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.

The restriction imposed on the use of rice and paddy for the production of animal feed has been lifted.

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.

The 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.

Letters of appointment will be issued to 1,252 officers recruited to Grade III of the Management Service Officers' Service tomorrow (07).

At 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.

Steps are being taken to transfer inmates from the Negombo Prison to other prisons in an effort to defuse the situation, according to sources.

China'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.

The death toll from the renewed unrest at the Negombo Prison this morning (06) has further risen to twenty five, according to police.

A tense situation has once again been reported at the Negombo Prison amidst sounds of gunshots, said Ada Derana reporter.

UPDATE- The death toll from the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has further risen to nineteen, according to police.

The 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.