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A deadly prison riot in Sri Lanka that claimed 26 lives was triggered by a dispute between rival inmate groups over drug smuggling inside the facility, according to a senior government official. The violence erupted at Negombo Prison, located in the coastal town of Negombo, about 35 kilometres north......
Sri Lanka has reported a sharp surge in dengue infections, with more than 1,000 new cases recorded within a 24-hour period, according to local health authorities and media reports. The sudden increase has intensified concerns over public health risks and environmental conditions that may be contributing......
Sri Lanka rescued dozens of Iranian sailors and evacuated the crew of a second Iranian naval vessel after a United States submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate off the island’s southern coast, marking the first confirmed torpedo attack by the US Navy against an enemy warship since World......
Sri Lanka has revealed a stunning purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, named the Star of Pure Land, which experts hail as the largest natural purple star sapphire of its kind ever documented. Unveiled during a ceremony in Colombo, the round, polished gem boasts a striking six-rayed star effect,......
Inflation in Sri Lanka stood at around 2.1% in 2025, significantly lower than the 5% target set by the country’s central bank, according to official figures released at the beginning of 2026. While low inflation may appear beneficial for consumers, authorities warn that it also reflects ongoing......
Sri Lankan authorities have issued fresh landslide warnings as heavy rains continue to lash regions already devastated by Cyclone Ditwah. The disaster, the worst to hit the island this century, has claimed at least 618 lives, with 209 people still missing. Over two million people—nearly 10% of......
Sri Lanka issued fresh landslide warnings on Dec. 5 as heavy rains continued to batter the island’s central highlands, pushing the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah to more than 600. The National Building Research Organisation warned that over-saturated slopes in the worst-hit districts could give......
Sri Lanka is receiving a wave of international assistance after catastrophic floods and landslides left more than 330 people dead and hundreds missing across the island. The disaster, triggered by severe weather linked to Cyclone Ditwah, has affected over a million residents and caused widespread destruction......
Sri Lanka is grappling with widespread devastation following the passage of Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed at least 159 lives and left 203 people missing, according to the island’s Disaster Management Centre. The cyclone has displaced approximately 833,000 people, with an additional 122,000......
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