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Police stations under watch over drug raids; STF to step in where police fail

Sri Lanka, July 21 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that if a local police station fails to take action against drug-related activities in its area, he is prepared to deploy other poli... और पढ़ें


Former IGP C.D. Wickremaratne dies in suspected suicide

Sri Lanka, July 17 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne has died at the age of 63, in what is being reported as a suspected suicide. Police Spokesperson Assistant Superinte... और पढ़ें


Y-12 aircraft hit by kite string; SLAF warns against flying kites near airports

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has urged the public to avoid flying kites near airports and runways after a Y-12 aircraft was forced to make an emergency return landing following... और पढ़ें


Prison population surges to over 42,000 following 'Ratama Ekata' operation

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka's prison population has increased from around 28,000 inmates to more than 42,000 since the government took office in 2024, largely due to intensified anti-drug operatio... और पढ़ें


19 investors eye Mattala Airport

Sri Lanka, July 13 -- A total of 19 investment proposals have been received under the Expression of Interest (EOI) process launched to attract investors to utilize the resources of the Mattala Rajapak... और पढ़ें


Acting Prisons Chief describes Negombo Prison clash as 'brutal' and 'barbaric'

Sri Lanka, July 8 -- The Acting Commissioner General of Prisons Prasad Hemantha Kumara, has provided harrowing details regarding the violence that unfolded at the Negombo Prison, describing the behavi... और पढ़ें


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

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the unrest at Negombo Prison, deploying three investigation teams to inspect the facility and questi... और पढ़ें


How did prisoners access guns?

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- 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. Initial... और पढ़ें


Death toll climbs to 25 in deadly Negombo Prison violence

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The death toll from the violent unrest that erupted at Negombo Prison on Sunday (06) has risen to 25, according to police. Authorities said nearly 100 people have also been injur... और पढ़ें


Inmates to be transferred following deadly Negombo Prison riot

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Authorities have begun arrangements to transfer a group of inmates from Negombo Prison to other prisons across the country following the deadly unrest at the facility. Prison Med... और पढ़ें