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CIP Varuni Bogahawatta and Four Others Remanded

COLOMBO (News1st): Chief Inspector of Police, Varuni Bogahawatta and four others have been remanded until November 20.This order was issued after they...

06-11-2026 | 4:21 PM

9 Million Vehicle Records Under Analysis

COLOMBO (News1st); Analysis of the data system obtained from the Narahenpita main office of the Department of Motor Traffic has commenced under the di...

06-11-2026 | 2:38 PM

Internal Struggle Could Cost SLFP Right Contest

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Election Commission says it has identified the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) as a party facing an internal dispute.The Commis...

06-11-2026 | 1:47 PM

Speaker Rejects Sajith’s Privilege Motion

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Speaker has rejected requests made by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and four other Members of Parliament seeking to raise...

06-11-2026 | 1:30 PM

Ex-Krrish Director Janaki Siriwardhana Remanded

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Krrish Company director Janaki Siriwardhana was further remanded until November 20 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court....

06-11-2026 | 12:18 PM

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Floodwaters Inundate Colombo Streets

COLOMBO (News 1st); Heavy rainfall on Friday (6) evening inundated several parts of Colombo and its surrounding suburbs, causing widespread flooding and disrupting normal traffic flow across the city.Waterlogged roads were reported in multiple areas as intense rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems, leaving motorists stranded and commuters facing long delays during the evening rush hour.Police said major traffic congestion was reported along sever...

06-11-2026 | 6:49 PM

Global Media Summit Into a Tourism Showcase

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's decision to invest in the recently concluded Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) General Assembly was driven by one objective: placing the country before a global audience and strengthening its standing as a leading ...

06-11-2026 | 6:02 PM

ADB Grants Sri Lanka $200 Million Loan Facility

COLOMBO (News1st); The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to grant Sri Lanka a $200 million loan facility.A total of $100 million will be allocated toward enhancing water security, climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and the financ...

06-11-2026 | 4:36 PM

Global Media Summit Into a Tourism Showcase

06-11-2026 | 6:02 PM

ADB Grants Sri Lanka $200 Million Loan Facility

06-11-2026 | 4:36 PM

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Chamara Sampath and Secretary Remanded Again

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Minister and Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, who is currently in remand custody over corruption allegations, and his former secretary were today further remanded until November 10 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.The case was taken up before Colombo ...

06-11-2026 | 11:49 AM