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At least 25 people, including five prison officers and 20 inmates, have been killed following two days of violent clashesContinue Reading The post Dramatic footage from deadly Negombo prison clash appeared first on Newswire.

Violence at Negombo Prison resumed on Monday morning when a clash broke out between two groups of inmates during theContinue Reading The post Negombo Prison Violence: Prison Spokesman details what happened appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has blamed the government for the deadly violence at Negombo Prison, saying it must accept fullContinue Reading The post President’s own words make Govt responsible for Negombo Prison Deaths – Sajith…

A deadly clash at Negombo Prison that has claimed more than 25 lives has once again drawn attention to SriContinue Reading The post Negombo prison deaths renew focus on overcrowding crisis appeared first on Newswire.

Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that this World Cup will be his last, with Portugal preparing for theirContinue Reading The post Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup will be his last appeared first on Newswire.

The death toll from the violent clashes at Negombo Prison has risen to 26, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara announced onContinue Reading The post Negombo Prison death toll rises to 26; probe committee appointed appeared first on…

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (06) approved the appointment of a three-member committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation intoContinue Reading The post Cabinet appoints committee to probe Negombo Prison violence appeared first…

‎Arjuna Ranatunga has never been one to soften his words, and ahead of the India-Sri Lanka Test series in August,Continue Reading The post Arjuna Ranatunga blames T20 cricket for decline in batting technique appeared first on Newswire.

Former Justice and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has accused the government of allowing political retribution to overshadow governance, arguing thatContinue Reading The post Ali Sabry says Govt risks neglecting governance by focusing on…

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) urged the public to rely on its full position regarding the proposed constitutionalContinue Reading The post BASL urges public to reject ‘misleading’ reports on judges’ retirement age position…