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SL Customs Records Highest-Ever Revenue in 2025

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Customs has generated record revenue over the past few months, exceeding its collection targets.According to Customs, re...

16-09-2025 | 7:54 AM

One Dead, Six Injured in Expressway Accident

COLOMBO (News 1st): A woman was killed and six others were injured in an accident that occurred early this morning on the Southern Expressway.Police s...

16-09-2025 | 7:50 AM

Sri Lanka's Q2 Records 4.9% Economic Growth

COLOMBO (News1st) - The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) Sri Lanka, has released the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current price ...

15-09-2025 | 10:56 PM

Bribery Commission Arrests Housing Official

COLOMBO (News 1st); A technical officer attached to the Galle Housing Development Authority has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Invest...

15-09-2025 | 7:57 PM

Sri Lanka Bans Four Dangerous Ornamental Fish

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has officially banned the import, possession, and sale of four ornamental fish s...

15-09-2025 | 7:31 PM

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Sri Lanka Secure Second Victory in T20 Asia Cup'25

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka secured their second win of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup after defeating Hong Kong by four wickets in Dubai.Winning the toss, skipper Charith Asalanka opted to bowl first. Hong Kong’s innings saw their first wicket fall at 41 runs. Zeeshan Ali contributed 23 runs, while Anshy Rath produced a spirited 48. The standout performer was Nizakat Khan, who top-scored with 52 off 38 deliveries. For Sri Lank...

16-09-2025 | 8:29 AM

Underworld Figure 'Pasdewa' Detained for 90 Days

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Western Province North Crimes Division informed court that a suspect known as Dissanayake Devage Dissanayake, alias 'Pasdewa', believed to be a close associate of organized criminal Kehelbaddara Padme who was arrested in Indon...

16-09-2025 | 8:01 AM

"No Risk of Rice Shortage in the Country"

COLOMBO (News 1st): Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne says there is no possibility of a rice shortage in the country.Speaking at a media briefing held at the Department of Agriculture in Gannoruwa, the Deputy Minister sai...

16-09-2025 | 7:58 AM

Underworld Figure 'Pasdewa' Detained for 90 Days

16-09-2025 | 8:01 AM

"No Risk of Rice Shortage in the Country"

16-09-2025 | 7:58 AM

Local News

Sampath Manamperi Ready To Surrender

COLOMBO (News 1st); Legal counsel representing former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) local government candidate Sampath Manamperi informed the Court of Appeal today (5) that their client is prepared to surrender to the Magistrate’s Court in connection with the recent raid in Middeniya. This...

15-09-2025 | 6:52 PM