The United Nations has expressed deep sorrow following the deadly violence at the Negombo Prison, which resulted in the deaths of at least 27 individuals and left more than 100 others injured.

Authorities have launched multiple investigations after a deadly outbreak of violence at the Negombo Prison left 27 people dead and more than 100 others injured, making it one of the deadliest prison disturbances in recent years.

The newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, at Parliament today (07).

Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing Reform UK party, has resigned from parliament and will stand for his seat again in a special election, amid mounting controversy over financial donations.

The government has appointed a Committee of Inquiry to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the unrest at the Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6 and report on the circumstances that led to the incident.

The Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera accused the government of focusing its efforts on political agendas and political vendettas instead of addressing the country's economic and social challenges.

A discussion to review the progress of projects being implemented under the 2026 budget allocations for the Ministry of Agriculture, and to consider the Ministry's budgetary requirements for 2027, was held at the Presidential Secretariat.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reviewed Sri Lanka’s ongoing public revenue reform programme during a special discussion with the Revenue Administration Reform and Modernisation Bureau (RARMB) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The Acting Commissioner General of Prisons, Prasad Hemantha Kumara today (07) explained the circumstances that led security forces to open fire during the unrest at the Negombo Prison yesterday (06).

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution to present committee-stage amendments to the Draft Bill on Financial Transactions Reporting (Amendment) and the Draft Bill on Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) in Parliament.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to make the installation of Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) mandatory for approximately 1,500 fishing vessels operating in Sri Lankan waters.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a pilot project to introduce a new Bus Sector Clustering Program aimed at improving the efficiency, safety and reliability of public bus services.

The newly appointed Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando met with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, at Air Force Headquarters.

Concerns over mineral extraction, environmental damage and alleged irregularities in the issuance of mining permits were raised in Parliament by Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam.

Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has rejected reports claiming that around 40 inmates at the Negombo Prison died after contracting dengue fever.

Multiple investigations have been launched into the recent unrest at the Negombo Prison, the Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed.

A ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz overnight and Iran said there would be no more peace talks unless Donald Trump halted his repeated threats to restart the war, as millions of ​Iranians vowed vengeance at funeral processions for their slain leader.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the payment of compensation to individuals who lost their eyesight after being administered the medication Prednisolone acetate following eye surgeries in 2023.