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Negombo Prison Clash Leaves Two Dead, 35 Inmates Hospitalized
Two inmates have died and 35 others were hospitalized after a clash between two groups of inmates at Negombo Prison.
7/5/2026
Sri Lanka Army Launches Islandwide Dengue Prevention Drive
The Sri Lanka Army has deployed more than 2,000 personnel for an islandwide dengue prevention and awareness campaign covering high-risk areas across the country.
7/5/2026
Showers Expected Across Several Parts of Sri Lanka Today
The Department of Meteorology forecasts several spells of showers in parts of Sri Lanka today, along with strong winds reaching up to 50 km/h in several districts.
7/5/2026
Two Fishermen Rescued After Fishing Boat Accident Off Trincomalee Coast
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued a father and son after their fishing boat met with an accident off the Trincomalee coast, while the search continues for another fisherman.
7/4/2026
Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda Arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda has been arrested by the Bribery Commission over an investigation linked to the recruitment and overseas training of Yoshitha Rajapaksa.
7/3/2026
11 Shop Owners Fined for Selling Cigarettes to Schoolchildren in Kilinochchi
The Kilinochchi Magistrate’s Court has fined 11 shop owners Rs. 20,000 each for selling cigarettes to schoolchildren, while warrants were issued for two others.
7/2/2026
Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Surpass 56,000; Death Toll Rises to 35
Sri Lanka has reported more than 56,000 dengue cases and 35 deaths so far this year, with over 1,000 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.
7/2/2026
Court Orders Suresh Salley to Provide Phone and Laptop Passwords to CID
The Fort Magistrate has directed former SIS Director Suresh Salley to provide the passwords for his phones and laptop to the CID for further investigations.
7/1/2026
Former SIS Director Suresh Salley Ends Hunger Strike on Legal Advice
Former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Salley has ended his hunger strike on legal advice while continuing to receive treatment at the National Hospital.
7/1/2026
IMF Commends Sri Lanka’s Economic Response Amid Middle East Conflict
The IMF has praised Sri Lanka’s response to economic risks arising from the Middle East conflict, saying timely measures helped protect macroeconomic stability.
6/30/2026
Three Foreign Nationals Caught at Katunayake Airport with Illegal Chinese Cigarettes Worth Rs. 6.4 Million
Sri Lanka Customs arrested three foreign nationals at Katunayake Airport after seizing Chinese cigarettes worth more than Rs. 6.4 million concealed inside biscuit boxes.
6/30/2026
Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Possessing Heroin in Anuradhapura
A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Anuradhapura High Court after being found guilty of possessing 3.074 grams of heroin.
6/30/2026
Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Surpass 54,000 as Daily Infections Continue to Rise
Sri Lanka has recorded more than 54,000 dengue cases so far this year, with health authorities reporting over 1,000 new infections in the past 24 hours.
6/30/2026
Sri Lanka Identifies 124 High-Risk Dengue Zones as Cases Top 53,000
Sri Lanka has identified 124 high-risk dengue zones after infections surpassed 53,000 this year, with 31 deaths reported by health authorities.
6/29/2026
Sri Lanka’s Government Revenue Expected to Decline in 2026, Finance Ministry Says
Sri Lanka’s government revenue is projected to decline to 15.8% of GDP in 2026, mainly due to the normalization of tax collections following the 2025 vehicle import surge.
6/29/2026
Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 8% Against US Dollar in 2026
The Central Bank says the Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 8% against the US dollar so far in 2026, citing global factors behind the currency’s decline.
6/28/2026
Consumers with Large Rooftop Solar Systems Asked to Shut Them Down for Three Days
Consumers with rooftop solar systems exceeding 300kW have been asked to switch them off from June 27 to 29 to help maintain power grid stability.
6/26/2026
Three Suspects, Including Rakitha Rajapaksa and Charith Abeysinghe, Remanded Until July 3
Three suspects, including Rakitha Rajapaksa and Charith Abeysinghe, have been remanded until July 3 over an alleged Rs. 12 crore bribery case linked to investigations involving Harak Kata.
6/25/2026
Sri Lankan Rupee Weakens Further Against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further against the US dollar, with the Central Bank quoting the dollar selling rate at Rs. 342.0372 on June 25.
6/25/2026
Court Postpones Further Hearing of Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Petition Until July 6
The Court of Appeal has postponed further submissions in former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition seeking protection from arrest until July 6.
6/24/2026