Rs. 500,000 only initial compensation for fallen prison officers: Spokesman The Department of Prisons said that the Rs. 500,000 paid to the families of prison officers who lost their lives in the recent clash at Negombo Prison was only an…
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FOR PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS NEW RULES
New rules for presidential pardons The report of the committee appointed to formulate a new systematic, fair and transparent mechanism for granting presidential pardons to convicted prisoners has been handed over to Secretary to the Ministry of Justice and…
EQUAL ACCESS TO ALL CHILDREN FOR WHICH GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED
Government committed to equal access to education for all children: – The government is committed to ensuring equal access to education for all children, while transforming the President’s Fund into a truly people-oriented institution, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.Addressing…
CACHE OF WEAPONS USED IN DEADLY PRISON ATTACK RECOVERED
Police recover cache of weapons used in deadly Negombo Prison riot Police have recovered a cache of sharp weapons and makeshift clubs during ongoing investigations into the recent riot at the Negombo Prison, where inmates brutally attacked prison officers.According to…
US AGREES TO IRAN’S REQUEST TO CONTINUE TALKS BUT CEASEFIRE IS OVER
Trump says US agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran had asked to continue talks and the U.S. had agreed, but that the June ceasefire was…
PUBLIC TIPS SOUGHT BY POLICE ON SUDDEN RICHES
Sudden riches under the spotlight as Police seek public tips Sri Lanka Police has called on the public to report individuals who have suddenly acquired significant assets or are living luxurious lifestyles without any apparent lawful source…
ISRAEL ‘ IN LEBONON -WIPING OUT FAMILIES’-AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Amnesty International says Israel ‘wiping out families’ in Lebanon The London-based rights group has accused Israel of “wiping out families” in its attacks on Lebanon, and called for the attacks to be treated as “war crimes”.Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty’s deputy regional…
OVER ROAD ACCIDENT IN YEAR 2023 SECRETARY TO PUBLIC SECURITY MINISTER FINED RS 2,500
Public Security Ministry Secretary fined Rs. 2,500 over 2023 road accident – The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, retired Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ravi Seneviratne, was today (9) fined Rs. 2,500 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court…
DEATH TOLL IN NEGOMBO PRISON RISES TO 28
Negombo Prison death toll rises to 28 P A prison officer who was critically injured during the violent clash at the Negombo Prison has succumbed while receiving treatment at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL). The Prisons Department confirmed…
RNIL WICKREMASINGHE’S CASE ADJOURNED UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Case against ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe adjourned till September The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has adjourned the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake until 30 September.The court directed that the Attorney General’s position on the…
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