Government refutes claims of removing security assigned to political leaders

Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala refuted claims that security provided to political leaders has been removed.

Moratuwa University temporarily closed over dengue risk

The University of Moratuwa has been temporarily closed for two weeks due to a dengue risk, university authorities said.

Negombo Prison unrest: Death toll climbs to 27

The death toll from the violent unrest at the Negombo Prison has risen to 27 after another inmate who was injured in the clashes died while undergoing treatment at the Negombo Hospital, Police said today.

Court upholds eight-year jail term on man for sexually abusing six-year-old child

The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and eight-year rigorous imprisonment imposed on a man who had sexually abused a six-year-old girl in Moneragala in 2010.

Tanker set ablaze after being struck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei

A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.

Govt. launches relief programme for ornamental fish breeders affected by Cyclone Ditwah

The Government has launched a special relief programme to support small-scale ornamental fish breeders affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar directing officials to import new breeding stock every three months to strengthen the industry.

Opposition seeks urgent parliamentary debate on Negombo prison clashes

Thirty-one Opposition MPs have submitted a motion to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne seeking an urgent adjournment debate on the recent clashes at Negombo Prison.

Foreign Employment Bureau loses Rs. 615m over untrained workers: Deputy Minister

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has incurred losses of Rs. 615 million due to untrained Sri Lankan nationals leaving the country for overseas employment, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra told Parliament today.

Government should accept responsibility: Opposition

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the subject minister and the government as a whole should accept the responsibility for the clash at Negombo Prison, which has left 26 people dead, the opposition said yesterday.

Girl raped by three young men including brother

A 12-year-old schoolgirl of Bogahakumbura in Welimada has been raped by three young men at times, and one of them is her 21-year-old brother.

CID launches probe into Negombo Prison unrest; Key inmate transferred to Boossa

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the unrest at Negombo Prison, deploying three investigation teams to inspect the facility and question those involved.

GMOA raises alarm over hidden dengue cases

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has raised concerns that the actual number of dengue infections in Sri Lanka could be significantly higher than the officially reported figures, warning that the country may be witnessing the early stages of a major outbreak similar to the 2017 epidemic.

How did prisoners access guns?

In what appeared to be yet another deadly outbreak of rioting, 19 inmates and seven prison officers were killed, and around 100 were injured in the Negombo jail yesterday. Initially, riots broke out between two drug gangs on Sunday, and the confrontation rapidly spiralled into one of Sri Lanka’s deadliest prison riots in recent history, resulting in heavy casualties and exposing serious security concerns.

Belgium thump USA to reach quarter-finals and end co-hosts’ World Cup dream

Charles de Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium as the United States became the third and final co-host to be knocked out of the World Cup.

Ronaldo’s World Cup career ends in tears

One of football’s great careers will finish without the biggest prize after Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup match for Portugal ended with a 1-0 last-16 defeat by Spain.

Super Typhoon Bavi strikes US Pacific islands with pummeling winds

Howling winds and lashing rains battered Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as super typhoon Bavi made landfall on Monday.

Warehouse containing 4.2 million kg of sugar sealed in Peliyagoda

A warehouse in Peliyagoda belonging to a major sugar importer was raided yesterday (6) after authorities uncovered an alleged operation to repackage expired sugar and release it to the market at lower prices

Sri Lanka braces for El Niño impacts due to weather volatility warnings

Sri Lanka is preparing for significant weather fluctuations in the coming months as a rapidly developing El Niño is expected to reduce rainfall and raise temperatures in the short term, while potentially bringing above-normal rainfall later in the year, officials said at a government media briefing held by the Department of Government Information.

Trump says 500,000 children receive first $1,000 Trump account deposits

President Donald Trump said on Monday the government had deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 ’’Trump Accounts,’’ a program ​designed to give newborn Americans a stake in the stock market and ‌help build wealth from an early age.

Inmates’ plan was to sabotage smooth functioning of prison operations: Minister

The prison inmates have smashed the body scanner worth millions of rupees and CCTV systems in the Negombo prison, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara said today.

2027 public and bank holidays gazetted

The Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry has officially released the public and bank holiday schedule for the year 2027 through an Extraordinary Gazette notification.

Narahenpita railway station reopens after renovation

The renovated Narahenpita Railway Station was officially reopened to the public this morning (6) under the government’s ‘Dream Destination’ initiative aimed at upgrading 100 railway stations across the country through a public-private partnership model.

Negombo prison clash: Inmates moved to Bogambara

A group of inmates from Negombo Prison has been transferred to the Bogambara Open Air Prison in Pallekele, Kandy, following escalating violence inside the facility.

Three elephant corridors opened to address human-elephant conflict

The government has cleared three major elephant corridors and established a special expert committee to formulate long-term solutions to Sri Lanka’s worsening human-elephant conflict, Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody announced today (6).

Clash erupted between two rival groups involved in underworld, drugs: Minister

Claiming that the clash at the Nogombo prison had erupted between two rival groups involved in underwold activities and drugs, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara said prision officilas had only intervened to resolve the clash.

SMB Finance PLC strengthens growth momentum following successful transformation

SMB Finance PLC has reported a strong start to 2026, demonstrating significant improvements in profitability, stronger capitalization and enhanced asset quality as the company enters a new phase of sustainable growth following its transformation into a fully-fledged finance company.

Committee appointed to probe Negombo prison violence

A committee has been appointed to investigate the violent incident that occurred at Negombo Prison, following approval granted at today’s (6) Cabinet meeting.

Early market gains fade as selling pressure dominates trading

The Colombo Stock Exchange ended today’s session in negative territory after failing to sustain a positive start. Both indices opened higher, reflecting early buying interest, but sentiment weakened as the session progressed, with profit-taking in several index-heavy counters eroding initial gains. Consequently, the ASPI declined by 98.08 points (-0.44%) to close at 22,080.65, while the S&P SL20 fell by 27.17 points (-0.44%) to 6,076.18.

No casualties among foreign inmates in Negombo prison clash: Authorities

Prison authorities have confirmed that no foreign inmates sheltered at the Negombo Prison were injured or killed in the recent clashes.

Government launches immediate measures to tackle human-elephant conflict

The government has launched a series of immediate measures to address Sri Lanka’s escalating human-elephant conflict, with efforts already underway to strengthen the operational capacity of the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody said.