General Two Dead, Dozens Wounded After Violent Clash Erupts Inside Negombo Prison
A violent confrontation between two rival groups of inmates at Negombo Prison has left two people dead and more than 30 others injured, authorities confirmed…
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General Negombo Prison Erupts: Two Dead, Dozens Injured as Inmates Scale Rooftops in Mass Protest
A violent confrontation inside Negombo Prison has left two inmates dead and at least 35 others injured, after clashes broke out between rival groups of…
General Revised Bus Fares to Kick In Sunday as Operators Flag Calculation Concerns
Sri Lanka's revised bus fare structure is set to take effect from Sunday, July 6, following a formal announcement by the National Transport Commission (NTC),…
General Central Bank Snaps Up $70.5 Million in June as Rupee Holds Steady
Sri Lanka's Central Bank purchased a net US$70.5 million from the domestic foreign exchange market during the month of June, reflecting continued efforts to…
General China Set to Restart Funding for Central Expressway as Revised Deal Nears Finalisation
China is preparing to resume financing for Sri Lanka's Central Expressway project, with officials indicating that a revised agreement between the two countries…
General Is Sri Lanka Being Targeted as a Hub for Chinese Cybercrime Operations?
For generations, Sri Lanka has proudly carried the title of the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean" — a breathtaking tropical destination celebrated worldwide for its…
General Over 1,000 Sri Lankan Police Officers Suspended Amid Widespread Misconduct Concerns
More than one thousand police officers have been suspended from active duty across Sri Lanka following investigations into a range of criminal offences and…
General Sri Lanka Rescues 32 Crew Members After Iranian Naval Vessel Sinks in Indian Ocean
Sri Lankan authorities have successfully rescued 32 sailors following the sinking of an Iranian warship in the waters of the Indian Ocean, in what has emerged…
General Sri Lanka Surpasses India in World Bank Wealth Rankings — But What Does It Really Mean?
A fresh set of World Bank figures has sparked considerable discussion across South Asia, with data suggesting that Sri Lankans now rank higher than their…
General Sri Lanka Air Force Achieves Milestone with Maiden Flight of Upgraded Kfir C12 Fighter Jet
Sri Lanka has reached a significant milestone in its defence aviation history, successfully completing the first flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter…
General Sri Lanka Plunged Into Darkness as Middle East Conflict Tightens Energy Supply
Sri Lanka has been forced to implement power cuts across the country as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supply…
General Sri Lanka Hikes Fuel Prices by 25 Percent Amid Global Pressures
Sri Lanka has announced a significant increase in fuel prices, raising them by 25 percent as the country grapples with the economic fallout stemming from…
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