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13 Suspects Arrested for Illegal Treasure Hunting

COLOMBO (News 1st): Thirteen individuals have been arrested for allegedly engaging in treasure hunting at a temple in the Mapitigama area of Dompe. Ac...

06-11-2024 | 7:52 PM

Three Arrested with ICE Worth Over Rs.1.5 Million

COLOMBO (News 1st): Three suspects have been arrested in Meegawatta Udupila, Gampaha area along with One Kilogram and 15 grams of ICE worth nearly One...

06-11-2024 | 7:50 PM

4 Former Customs Officials Sentenced to 35 Years

COLOMBO (News 1st): Four former officials of Sri Lanka Customs have been sentenced to 35 years in prison with hard labor by the High Court today, foll...

06-11-2024 | 7:46 PM

Investigation into False Report on President

COLOMBO (News 1st):Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage today ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a full investigation into th...

06-11-2024 | 7:41 PM

Luxury Defender Recovered in Wennappuwa

COLOMBO (News 1st): Police have recovered a luxury Defender without an owner from a house in Wennappuwa, arresting two suspects in connection with the...

06-11-2024 | 7:38 PM

More Latest News

Donald Trump declares victory

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party declared victory in the U.S. Presidential Election, foreign media said. As per exit polls announced so far, Trump is expected to win the crucial swing states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina, as well as the 2nd and 3rd largest states of Texas and Florida.The U.S. is the world’s second-largest democracy in terms of number of voters, with its 240 million registere...

06-11-2024 | 11:29 AM

Over 1,200 Vacancies in Govt. Executive Services

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government says that there are more than 1,200 vacancies in several government executive services, including the Public Administration Service.The ...

06-11-2024 | 9:31 AM

Ballot Papers Sent to District Returning Officers

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Election Commission says that all official ballot papers have been directed to district returning officers by now. The Commission's Chairman RMAL Ratnayake says that the ballot papers have been deposited in vault...

06-11-2024 | 8:35 AM

Over 1,200 Vacancies in Govt. Executive Services

06-11-2024 | 9:31 AM

Ballot Papers Sent to District Returning Officers

06-11-2024 | 8:35 AM

Local News

Heavy Showers, Thunderstorms Expected Today

COLOMBO (News 1st): Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Southern and Western provinces during the evening or night.Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely in some places.Several spells of light showers may occur in Northern and North-western provi...

06-11-2024 | 9:26 AM