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O’level examination postponed
Prof. G.L Peiris, Minister of Education says that the GCE Ordinary Level examination cannot be held on the scheduled date....
Lohan to handle Prisons while Sudarshini tasked with combating Covid
Dr. Sudarshani Fernandopulle, who was the Minister of Prison Reforms and Prisoner Welfare, was sworn in as the Minister of...
Mahara Prison Unrest : 26 injured inmates test positive for Covid
At least 26 inmates injured in the unrest within the Mahara Prison have tested positive for Covid 19. According to...
Indian National Security Advisor and TNA discuss North-East development
In an apparent last-minute addition to his two-day itinerary in Colombo, India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Tamil National...
Prison registry, cells and offices destroyed in Mahara unrest
The Mahara prison registry, several prison cells, the office of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of the Prison has been...
Prison guard taken hostage by inmates in critical condition… Nine rescued…
Police Media Spokesman, DIG Ajith Rohana stated that the condition of one of the two prison officers rescued today morning...
Separate act needed to strengthen intelligence services : DIG Ajith Rohana
DIG in charge of the Police Legal Division Ajith Rohana says that a separate bill should be brought to strengthen...
WATCH : Residents report fire at Mahara Prison amidst chaos
A fire has broken out at the Mahara prison according to residents in the area. Initial reports are suggesting that...
Navy rescues eight sea turtles entangled in fishing net
The Navy patrolling off south of Mannar has rescued and released eight sea turtles, having found them entangled in a...
Shooting during unrest at Mahara Prison.. STF called in..
A shooting has taken place within the Mahara prison after a group of prisoners had attempted to escape the Police...
