General Deadly Unrest at Mahara Prison Leaves One Inmate Dead, Several Wounded
Violence erupted at the Mahara Prison on the outskirts of Colombo, resulting in the death of one inmate and leaving several others injured, authorities have…
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Sri Lankan Court Finds Security Officials Failed to Prevent 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings
Landmark Ruling on Easter Sunday Attacks A Sri Lankan court has delivered a significant ruling determining that senior government officials…
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General Asia Digest: Nirmal Purja's Death, Sri Lanka's Court Appeal, and China's Military Expansion
Legendary Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Dies The world of mountaineering is mourning the loss of Nirmal "Nims" Purja, the celebrated Nepali-British climber who rose…
General Meteorology Department Issues Amber Wind Warning Across Five Provinces and Three Districts
Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory warning of strong winds expected to affect several parts of the island, urging…
General Sri Lanka Placed on High Alert Following Deadly Bombing Attacks
Nation Gripped by Fear as Authorities Respond to Coordinated Blasts Sri Lanka has been placed on a state of high alert following a series of devastating…
General Sri Lanka Drawn Into Group A Ahead of SAFF Championship 2026 in Bangladesh
The draw for the 2026 SAFF Championship has been officially finalised, placing Sri Lanka in Group A of the prestigious South Asian football tournament, which…
General Fisheries Department Issues Urgent Safety Ban on Small Boats Along Western and Northern Coastlines
Sri Lanka's Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has imposed a temporary ban on small fishing vessels operating along a significant stretch of the…
General Sri Lanka's Top Hospitality Leaders to Shape Industry's Future at Major Global Conference
Sri Lanka's leading figures in the hospitality sector are set to convene at a landmark global conference, where they will work together to map out a…
General Sri Lanka Charts Course to US$5 Billion Digital Export Goal in Colombo Workshop
Industry Leaders and Stakeholders Convene to Map Digital Growth Strategy A high-level national workshop focused on transforming Sri Lanka's digital economy was…
General Gammanpila Demands Fresh Probe Into Shani Abeysekara and Ravi Seneviratne Over Easter Sunday Attacks
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila has called for new legal proceedings to be initiated against Criminal Investigation Department (CID)…
General Man Injured in Ratmalana Shooting on Kandawala Road
A shooting incident on Kandawala Road in Ratmalana left one person injured this afternoon, according to police sources. Authorities confirmed that two…
General Easter Sunday Trial: Hemasiri and Pujith Declare History Will Vindicate Them as Court Proceedings Near Conclusion
Two of the most senior officials accused in connection with the devastating 2019 Easter Sunday bombings have made impassioned final declarations before the…
General Tensions Flare at Mahara Prison as Special Police Units Deployed
A tense situation has reportedly emerged inside the Mahara Prison, with police confirming that several special units have been deployed to the facility in…
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