General Trump Threatens Fresh Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Appears to Collapse
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that Iran could face renewed and intensified military strikes, declaring that the ceasefire…
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Grief and Unanswered Questions: Families Mourn 26 Dead After Devastating Sri Lanka Prison Riot
Grieving families across Sri Lanka are mourning the loss of 26 inmates killed in one of the deadliest prison riots the island nation has…
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General Sri Lanka to Build New Galle Prison Following Deadly Negombo Jail Riot That Left 28 Dead
Sri Lanka has announced plans to construct a new prison facility in Galle following a catastrophic riot at the Negombo prison that claimed the lives of 28…
General Sri Lankan Dancers Script History at Prestigious Blackpool Dance Championship
A Landmark Moment for Sri Lankan Dance Sri Lankan dancers have etched their names into the record books by making history at the renowned Blackpool Dance…
General Emirates to Expand Flight Operations to Sri Lanka in Major Connectivity Boost
Gulf Carrier Strengthens Ties with the Island Nation Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has announced plans to introduce new flights to Sri…
General Opposition MP Mujibur Slams Government Over Negombo Prison Unrest, Says Crisis Was Preventable
Opposition Member of Parliament Mujibur Rahman has levelled sharp criticism at the government following recent unrest at the Negombo Prison, asserting that the…
General Colombo Court Sets September Hearing in State Funds Misuse Case Against Ranil Wickremesinghe
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has scheduled a September hearing date for the ongoing case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his former…
General Sri Lanka's Prisons Bursting at Four Times Capacity as Drug Crackdown Intensifies, Says Minister
Sri Lanka's prison system is under severe strain, with facilities now holding approximately four times their intended capacity as the government presses ahead…
General Sri Lanka Plans to Transform Hospital Into Prison Facility Following Deadly Welikade Riot
Government Acts Following Deadly Prison Unrest Sri Lankan authorities have announced plans to convert a hospital facility into a prison in the wake of a deadly…
General Grief and Unanswered Questions as Families Mourn 26 Dead After Catastrophic Mahara Prison Riot
Grief-stricken families are mourning the deaths of 26 prisoners killed in one of Sri Lanka's deadliest prison riots, as questions mount over how the deadly…
General Sri Lanka's Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Exceed 63,000 in 2026
Sri Lanka is grappling with a severe dengue outbreak in 2026, with the total number of reported cases surging past 63,000 and the death toll climbing to 42,…
General Emirates Doubles Down on Sri Lanka with Second Daily A350 Flight Between Colombo and Dubai
Emirates has announced a significant upgrade to its Sri Lanka operations, introducing a second daily Airbus A350 flight on its Colombo–Dubai route, marking a…
General Colombo Land Registrar Taken Into Custody Over Alleged Document Forgery
A female Land Registrar attached to a Colombo-area Land Registrar's Office was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday (07) in…
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