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July 9, 2026
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Premier to launch ‘Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman’ Programme for Disabled University Students
COLOMBO : The inaugural ceremony of the President’s Fund’s ‘Sarasavi Diriyo Abhiman’ scholarship programme for students with disabilities studying at Sri Lanka’s State universities, who have not allowed physical limitations to stand in the way of their educational aspirations, will be held on Saturday, 11 July, at Temple Trees, under the patronage of Prime Minister...
Economy, Local
July 9, 2026
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Cluster Bus Company System to Be Introduced for Better Public Transport – Minister Bimal Rathnayake
COLOMBO : Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Government will introduce a Cluster Bus Company System to improve public transportation, adding that Cabinet approval for the initiative was recently granted. The Minister made these remarks yesterday (7th July) while chairing the meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport,...
Local
July 9, 2026
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Sri Lanka–Egypt Parliamentary Friendship Association Revived for the Tenth Parliament
COLOMBO : The Revival Meeting of the Sri Lanka–Egypt Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament was held yesterday (07) at the Parliament of Sri Lanka under the patronage of the Hon. Speaker, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. H.E Adel Ibrahim, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka attended the meeting as the Guest...
Local
July 8, 2026
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Two More Inmates Die After Transfer From Negombo Prison; 29 deaths, 8 prison officers,21 inmates
COLOMBO (News 1st); The fallout from the deadly violence at Sri Lanka’s Negombo Prison has deepened further, with two inmates who were transferred to other prisons following the clash reportedly losing their lives. Prisons Department Spokesperson A.C. Gajanayake said one of the inmates transferred to Boossa Prison died after being admitted to the Karapitiya National...
Local
July 8, 2026
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BASL calls for independent probe and prison reforms from Negombo Prison Clash:
COLOMBO : Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed deep concern over the violent incidents reported at the Negombo Prison between July 5 and 7, 2026, which resulted in the deaths of 27 people, including seven prison officers, while more than 100 others were injured. Issuing a statement, the BASL condemned all forms of...
Local

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