CID reveals how exercise time dispute sparked Negombo Prison unrest
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today revealed before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court that 40 CID officers have been deployed in three teams to investigate the deadly unrest at the Negombo Prison, which left three inmates dead and dozens injured. Presenting…
Work begins on Independence Square walking path after Harsha raises concerns
Repair work has commenced on the walking path at Independence Square after Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva highlighted its deteriorating condition and urged authorities to take immediate action. In a post on X on Tuesday, de Silva…
Govt targets purchase of 39,500 metric tons of paddy during Yala season
The government aims to purchase 39,500 metric tons of paddy during the 2026 Yala cultivation season, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said on Tuesday (14). Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing, Jayatissa said the government’s paddy purchasing programme began…
Sri Lanka PM flies to Qatar to attend Funeral of Former Qatari Leader
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka on Tuesday evening for the State of Qatar to attend the funeral ceremony of former Qatari leader, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. According to the Prime…
Sri Lanka’s dengue cases near 70,000 as deaths rise to 48
Sri Lanka has recorded nearly 70,000 dengue cases so far this year, with the total reaching 69,951 as of July 13, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The latest figures show an increase of 1,279 cases from the…
Exams Department calls for applications for 2026 A/L practical examiners
The Department of Examinations has called for online applications to select examiners for the practical examination boards of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. Applications will be accepted from July 14 to July 28 through the department’s online application system….
Parliament to convene from July 21 to 24
Parliament will convene from July 21 to 24, Parliament Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera said, following decisions taken by the Committee on Parliamentary Business chaired by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne on July 10. On July 21, Parliament will debate two special motions…
Police warn of fake GovPay website and traffic fine scams
The Sri Lanka Police has warned the public against fraudulent websites and text messages impersonating the official GovPay platform in an attempt to steal money from users. In a public advisory, police said scammers have created fake websites resembling the…
Chilled Panels, Hot Cargo: Sri Lanka seize Rs. 450 million Chinese Cigarette Haul
Sri Lanka Customs seizes 3.6 million smuggled cigarettes hidden in cold storage panels Sri Lanka Customs has seized a consignment of approximately 3.6 million cigarettes concealed inside imported cold storage panels in what is believed to be one of the…
Travel ban on Prasanna Ranatunga temporarily relaxed
Former minister Prasanna Ranatunga has been granted temporary permission to travel overseas after the Colombo Magistrate’s Court relaxed a travel ban imposed in connection with a corruption case against him. Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued the order on…