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Clashes at Negombo prison in Sri Lanka killed at least 25 people, mostly inmates, with over 100 injured. The violence, sparked by rival gangs linked to the illegal drug trade, led to transfers of involved inmates and army deployment. Sri Lankan prisons are overcrowded, housing 39,000 inmates in a system designed for 10,000.

Deadly clashes broke out at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulting in 25 deaths and over 100 injuries among inmates and officials. The cause of the unrest remains unknown, and local hospitals reported admitting more than 100 injured individuals. Sri Lankan prisons are described as highly congested, with over 39,000 inmates in a system designed for 10,000.

Deadly clashes broke out at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka, resulting in 20 deaths and over 100 injuries. The unrest, which began on Sunday and continued into Monday, involved both inmates and prison officials. The cause of the clashes remains unknown.

Officials in Sri Lanka reported deadly clashes at a prison on the outskirts of the capital, Colombo. The incident occurred at a prison near the city.

The Indian Navy ship INS Sharda concluded its visit to Colombo, focusing on strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka through professional, training, and sporting engagements with the Sri Lankan Navy.

The article critiques the global financial community's approach to sovereign debt crises, comparing it to fixing a broken thermometer by focusing on transparency and regulation. It argues that despite these measures, crises persist, as seen in locations like Colombo and Dhaka.

A fire at a nursing home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka, killed 12 people and hospitalized eight others. The director of the establishment has been arrested, and 51 individuals were rescued and are being cared for by military and public officials.

A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka has killed 12 people, according to police. The incident occurred in Colombo, as reported by the Associated Press.

Sri Lanka's rupee has weakened to a three-year low as rising oil prices put pressure on the currency. The article highlights the economic challenges facing the country, with increased fuel costs affecting the broader economy. The depreciation reflects external economic pressures on Sri Lanka's currency markets.

Sri Lanka's Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport faces ongoing viability challenges despite efforts to keep it operational. The article warns that leasing the airport primarily for geopolitical reasons rather than commercial success could repeat past mistakes of prioritizing strategic value over financial sustainability.

A senior Sri Lankan monk, Pallegama Hemarathana, has been arrested for allegedly abusing an 11-year-old girl in a temple. The monk is the chief prelate of Colombo. The arrest is related to child sex crimes.

Sri Lanka's Buddhists and Hindus celebrated their New Year in Colombo as a distant war in Iran began to affect the region. The contrast between local festivities and international conflict highlights global tensions.