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Death toll climbs to 19 in violent clashes at Negombo Prison
UPDATE- The death toll from the renewed unrest at Negombo Prison this morning has further risen to nineteen, according to police.
Among the identified bodies, four are of prison officers and four are of inmates, according to hospital…
National programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites begins tomorrow
All arrangements have been finalized to launch the national programme to conserve 1,000 archaeological sites across Sri Lanka, alongside the commencement of Archaeology Week, which begins tomorrow (07).
Speaking on the initiative, Deputy…
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka crosses 61,000 with over 2,600 new patients in 24 hours
The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says the total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has increased to 61,060.According to the NDCU, 2,604 new dengue cases have been reported during the past 24 hours.
The…
Commissioner General of Prisons appoints team to probe Negombo Prison clash
The Commissioner General of Prisons has appointed a special investigation team to inquire into the clash that broke out within the Negombo Prison yesterday (05), according to the Prisons Spokesperson.
Two individuals died and around 35…
IMF urges Sri Lanka to stay the course on economic reforms amid global uncertainty
The Sri Lankan authorities’ prompt action amid the Middle East war helped preserve macroeconomic and social stability while gains from their economic reform program provided space for policy response, according to the IMF Mission Chief for…
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Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…