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The X-Press Pearl Betrayal: How State Officials and Corporate Shields Institutionalized a National Environmental Tragedy X-Press Pearl compensation controversy following the 2021 maritime disaster and plastic pollution off Sri Lanka’s western coast

By The Morning Telegraph July 20, 2026

By Roy Denish. The X-Press Pearl compensation battle exposes disputed legal decisions, an alleged US$250 million bribe...

Negombo Prison Unrest Sparks Torture and Killing Claims Untitled design (1686 x 1180 px) (28)

By The Morning Telegraph July 10, 2026

By Roy Denish. Negombo Prison unrest allegations include torture, extrajudicial killings and administrative failures across Sri Lanka’s...

Bulathsinhala OIC Held Over Disturbing Assault Claims Bulathsinhala OIC remand extended after Matugama Magistrate’s Court hearing over sexual assault allegations

By The Morning Telegraph July 9, 2026

By Roy Denish. Bulathsinhala OIC remand extended until July 15 after court reviews sexual assault claims, medical...

By The Morning Telegraph July 7, 2026

By Roy Denish. Negombo prison riots face fresh scrutiny as two inmates remain missing and officials examine...

By The Morning Telegraph July 6, 2026

By Roy Denish. Negombo prison riots force helicopters, drones and armed police into action as 25 die...

Sri Lanka Prison Crisis Trapped in 1877 Law Sri Lanka prison crisis showing overcrowded detention conditions and urgent calls for prison reform

By The Morning Telegraph July 6, 2026

By Roy Denish. Sri Lanka prison crisis reveals overcrowding, torture allegations and colonial-era laws still shaping detention...

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