A search operation has been launched for about 30 inmates who have escaped from the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre following a clash there, Police said.
At least 24 others have been admitted to the Welikanda hospital after being injured in the clash.
Over 90 inmates had escaped from the Centre during the clash, but about 60 have been located and brought back to the Centre.
Security in the rehabilitation Centre has been increased following the incident, an official at the Centre said.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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