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Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya Leaves for Qatar to Attend Former Emir’s Funeral
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has departed for Qatar to attend the funeral of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and convey Sri Lanka’s official condolences.
7/14/2026
Negombo Prison Clash Death Toll Rises to 31 After Two More Prison Officers Die
The death toll from the Negombo Prison violence has increased to 31 after two more prison officers died while receiving treatment, police said.
7/14/2026
Sri Lanka Reports Over 13,000 Dengue Cases in First 12 Days of July
Sri Lanka has reported 68,672 dengue cases this year, including more than 13,000 infections during the first 12 days of July.
7/13/2026
Sri Lanka's Dengue Cases Top 68,000 as Death Toll Rises to 47
Sri Lanka has recorded 68,071 dengue cases and 47 related deaths this year, with the Western Province continuing to report the highest number of infections.
7/12/2026
CID Launches Investigation into Negombo Prison Violence as Fallen Officers Receive Posthumous Promotions
The CID has launched a formal investigation into the Negombo Prison violence as eight prison officers who died during the incident receive posthumous promotions.
7/10/2026
Health Experts Warn Next Two Weeks Critical as Dengue Risk Intensifies in Sri Lanka
Health experts warn the next two weeks could be critical as Sri Lanka records a sharp rise in dengue cases, placing hospitals under increasing pressure.
7/10/2026
Western Province Dengue Cases Near 35,000 as National Death Toll Reaches 46
Sri Lanka has reported 66,064 dengue cases and 46 deaths so far this year, with the Western Province remaining the country’s worst-affected region.
7/10/2026
Post-mortem Reports Reveal Prison Officers Were Fatally Assaulted During Negombo Prison Violence
Post-mortem examinations into the Negombo Prison violence have found that several prison officers died from severe assault-related head injuries, while investigations continue.
7/9/2026
Sri Lankan Parliament Approves Second Reading of Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Bill
Parliament has passed the Second Reading of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill with a special majority, paving the way for the third reading.
7/9/2026
Sri Lanka Reports 45 Dengue Deaths as Infections Exceed 65,000
Sri Lanka has reported 65,034 dengue cases and 45 related deaths so far this year, with Gampaha and Colombo recording the highest number of infections.
7/9/2026
Negombo Prison Death Toll Rises to 28 After Another Prison Officer Dies
The death toll from the Negombo Prison violence has risen to 28 after another injured prison officer died while receiving treatment.
7/8/2026
Sri Lanka’s Dengue Death Toll Rises to 42 as Cases Surpass 63,000
Sri Lanka has reported 63,835 dengue cases and 42 deaths so far this year, with health authorities continuing islandwide prevention programmes.
7/8/2026
Negombo Prison Death Toll Increases to 27 After Another Injured Inmate Dies
The death toll from the Negombo Prison violence has risen to 27 after another injured inmate succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment.
7/7/2026
Negombo Prison Death Toll Rises to 26 Following Deadly Inmate Clashes
The death toll from the Negombo Prison clashes has risen to 26, including seven prison officers and 19 inmates, while dozens remain hospitalized.
7/6/2026
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