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Maithripala Breaks Silence on Gnanasara

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Maithripala Sirisena says the court's decision to re-imprison Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was corre...

19-10-2026 | 11:15 PM

Sri Lanka May Face Evening Power Cuts

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National System Operator has sought approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to implement scheduled ...

19-10-2026 | 5:19 PM

Police Record Statement From Sumangala Thero

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Crime Division has launched an investigation into claims circulated through the media and social media alleging that V...

19-10-2026 | 4:30 PM

Bank of China Named S’s Official RMB Clearing Bank

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has taken a step towards strengthening financial and trade relations with China following the appointment of the Bank of...

19-10-2026 | 4:25 PM

Sri Lanka Unveils New Colombo Port Mega Project

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has announced plans to develop a new logistics hub at the Port of Colombo under a Public-Priv...

19-10-2026 | 4:22 PM

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SLPP Co-op Director Remanded Over Kavantissa Death

COLOMBO (News 1st); R.M. Shantha Dharmasiri Ratnayake, a Director of the Galgamuwa Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society affiliated with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), who was arrested last night on suspicion of shooting the tusker Kavantissa, and another suspect, have been remanded until October 28.The order was issued after the two suspects were produced before Mahawa Magistrate Anuradha Seneviratne today.The two suspects were arrested las...

19-10-2026 | 10:50 PM

PM Promises Crackdown on Wildlife Crime

COLOMBO (News 1st); Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has vowed strict enforcement of the law against those responsible for environmental crimes, citing the recent death of the iconic tusker Kavantissa as a tragedy that deeply affected the nation...

19-10-2026 | 10:47 PM

One-Hour Power Cuts Confirmed For Three-Days

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has given approval to implement scheduled power cuts across the island over the next three days.Accordingly, the country will be divided into four zones, with one-hour power int...

19-10-2026 | 7:02 PM

PM Promises Crackdown on Wildlife Crime

19-10-2026 | 10:47 PM

One-Hour Power Cuts Confirmed For Three-Days

19-10-2026 | 7:02 PM

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Think Before You Fly: SL Overseas Job Scam Warning

COLOMBO (News 1st); A polished job advertisement, a convincing interview process, and the promise of a better future abroad can seem like the opportunity of a lifetime. But for an increasing number of victims around the world, that dream has become a gateway to human trafficking and exploitation.Aga...

19-10-2026 | 1:14 PM