General Shani Abeysekara Promoted to Deputy Inspector General of Police
Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekara has been officially promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), marking a significant…
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General Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Forge Historic 'Mecca Joint Defence Pact' in Major Security Alliance
Three of the Muslim world's most powerful nations have taken a landmark step in regional security cooperation, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formally…
General Nearly 4,000 Specialist Doctors Have Left Sri Lanka in Five Years, Parliament Hears
Sri Lanka's healthcare sector has suffered a significant brain drain over the past five years, with nearly 4,000 specialist doctors departing the country…
General Police Accused of Threatening Pradeshiya Sabha Chief Following Thaiyiddy Court Decision
Tensions have flared in the Valikamam North area of the Northern Province after the chairman of the local Pradeshiya Sabha alleged that Sri Lankan police…
General President Dissanayake Orders New Joint Mechanism to Tackle Prison Security and Inmate Welfare
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a directive to establish a dedicated joint mechanism aimed at comprehensively addressing prison security, the…
General Brave Lorry Driver Uses Vehicle as Shield to Save Man from Wild Elephant Encounter
Quick Reflexes Prevent Potential Tragedy on Sri Lankan Road A lorry driver has been widely praised for his swift and courageous actions after using his vehicle…
General Fourteen Factory Workers Rushed to Hospital After Van Plunges Off Cliff Edge in Bulathsinhala
At least fourteen factory workers were admitted to hospital on Wednesday morning after the van carrying them veered off a road and plummeted down a steep…
General Prison Unrest Grips Sri Lanka as Fresh Riots Erupt, Leaving Inmates Dead
A fresh wave of violent unrest has swept through Sri Lankan prisons, resulting in deaths and a dangerous escalation of tensions within the country's already…
General India and Sri Lanka Deepen Energy Ties With Cross-Border Power Project Talks
Bilateral energy cooperation takes centre stage in high-level discussions India and Sri Lanka have held fresh discussions on strengthening cooperation in the…
General Sri Lanka to Host Raid Amazones Adventure Race for Eighth Time in Kalutara This November 2026
Sri Lanka is set to once again take centre stage in the world of adventure tourism, with the iconic Raid Amazones multi-sport race confirmed to return to the…
General Three Killed and 23 Wounded as Riot Erupts Inside Sri Lanka Prison
A violent riot broke out inside a Sri Lankan prison, leaving three inmates dead and 23 others injured in a dramatic episode that has raised serious concerns…
General Military Called In as Unrest Escalates Inside Sri Lanka's Prisons
Sri Lanka has deployed military troops to its prison facilities following a surge in unrest within the country's correctional institutions, authorities have…
General Sri Lanka Officially Gazettes 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill
Government Moves Forward with Constitutional Reform The Sri Lankan government has taken a significant step in its constitutional reform agenda, officially…
General Sri Lanka's 22nd Constitutional Amendment Officially Gazetted
Sri Lanka has taken a significant legislative step forward as the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been officially gazetted, marking a key milestone in…
General Three Inmates Dead After Sri Lanka Prison Violence; Authorities Suspect Coordinated Plot
Deadly Clashes Erupt Behind Bars Three prisoners have been killed following violent clashes inside a Sri Lankan correctional facility, prompting authorities to…
General Negombo Prison Riot Probe Deepens as Suspect Count Climbs to 62
The investigation into the Negombo Prison unrest has taken a significant turn, with the total number of suspects now reaching 62 following fresh court…
General Three Dead in Sri Lanka Prison Violence as Authorities Suspect Organised Conspiracy
At least three inmates have been killed following violent clashes inside Sri Lankan prisons, with the government now investigating whether the coordinated…
General Overcrowding and Neglect: The Crisis Behind Sri Lanka's Rising Prison Death Toll
A System Under Severe Strain Sri Lanka's prison system is facing intense scrutiny following a series of deaths reported within its correctional facilities,…
General Sri Lanka Calls In Military to Quell Escalating Unrest Inside Prison Walls
Sri Lankan authorities have deployed military troops to bring under control a growing wave of unrest spreading through the country's prison system, according…
General Overcrowding and Neglect: Sri Lanka's Prison Death Crisis Under Scrutiny
Concerns over the state of Sri Lanka's prison system have been thrust into the spotlight once again, as a series of inmate deaths continues to raise serious…
General Colombo High Court Grants Bail to Former Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena Following Indictment
The Colombo High Court on Friday granted bail to former cabinet minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, following the formal serving of an indictment against him.…
General Unrest Erupts Inside Sri Lanka's Prison System
Tensions have flared within Sri Lanka's prison network, with reports of unrest emerging from within the country's correctional facilities, raising fresh…
General Sri Lanka Deploys Military Forces to Prisons Following Deadly Unrest and Escape Bids
Sri Lankan authorities have deployed military troops to a number of prisons across the island following a wave of deadly unrest and attempted escapes that have…
General Sri Lanka Clears 1 Million Landmines: Rosamund Pike Marks Historic Visit
Award-winning British actress Rosamund Pike is in Sri Lanka this week in her capacity as ambassador for the Mines Advisory Group (MAG), marking a landmark…