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Reserves Surge from Crisis-Era

Reserves Surge from Crisis-Era

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's gross official foreign reserves have risen from just US$1.85 billion during the height of the country's economic crisi...

22-10-2026 | 4:45 PM

Heavy Rains Flood Colombo Roads, Traffic Reported

Heavy Rains Flood Colombo Roads, Traffic Reported

COLOMBO (News 1st); Heavy rains have resulted in flooding in several parts of Colombo, causing significant traffic congestion and disrupting the movem...

22-10-2026 | 1:49 PM

Norochcholai Power Plant 2nd Power Unit Connected

Norochcholai Power Plant 2nd Power Unit Connected

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The second power generating unit at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant has now been connected to the National Grid.The Direct...

22-10-2026 | 1:41 PM

Microsoft Uncovers AI-Driven Global Cyber Attack

Microsoft Uncovers AI-Driven Global Cyber Attack

A Chinese state-aligned hacking group has compromised IT services firm ConnectWise using an AI-driven penetration testing tool, targeting hundreds of ...

22-10-2026 | 12:55 PM

Reporter & Bystander Rescue Man From Sinking Car

Reporter & Bystander Rescue Man From Sinking Car

(ABC News) A driver has been rescued by two bystanders, including an ABC reporter, from his sinking car in floodwater north of Brisbane.The man drove ...

22-10-2026 | 12:52 PM

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Sri Lanka Make ODI History Against England

Sri Lanka Make ODI History Against England

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling two-wicket victory over England today in the ODI Tri-Nation Series, completing a record-breaking run chase with just one ball remaining.Batting first, England posted a massive 429 for four in their 50 overs, led by captain Harry Brook, who smashed a stunning double century off 114 balls.Brook's innings earned him a place in the record books as the fastest player to score a double century in men...

22-10-2026 | 10:56 PM

Who Was Ranil’s Economic Adviser?

Who Was Ranil’s Economic Adviser?

COLOMBO (News 1st); A sharp exchange over the identity and past role of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's economic adviser triggered a heated debate in Parliament, with Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake accusing Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dr. Har...

22-10-2026 | 5:28 PM

Letter Given to IMF MP's ‘Loan Shark’ Label

Letter Given to IMF MP's ‘Loan Shark’ Label

COLOMBO (News 1st); A fiery parliamentary remark about the International Monetary Fund has now escalated beyond Sri Lanka's political arena, with the Joint Opposition formally taking the matter to the IMF itself.The controversy erupted after Samagi J...

22-10-2026 | 5:14 PM

Who Was Ranil’s Economic Adviser?

Who Was Ranil’s Economic Adviser?

22-10-2026 | 5:28 PM

Letter Given to IMF MP's ‘Loan Shark’ Label

Letter Given to IMF MP's ‘Loan Shark’ Label

22-10-2026 | 5:14 PM

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Op Ed: What One Small Clinic Tells Us About SL

03-09-2026 | 11:44 AM

Op Ed: What One Small Clinic Tells Us About SL

By Dr. Aleksandar (Sasha) Bodiroza, UNFPA Regional...

South Asia Emerges As Rare Coral Recovery Success

02-09-2026 | 12:29 PM

South Asia Emerges As Rare Coral Recovery Success

COLOMBO (News 1st): At a time when coral reefs acr...

Sri Lanka Is South Asia’s Most Favored Nation

20-08-2026 | 2:47 PM

Sri Lanka Is South Asia’s Most Favored Nation

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has emerged as the m...

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Drug Bust In Grandpass

Drug Bust In Grandpass

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A woman was arrested in the Grandpass with a stock of Ice and heroin.Police said 1kg and 45g of Ice and 1kg and 86g of Heroin were seized from the suspect's possession.An electronic weighing scale, Rs. 850,000 suspected to have been proceeds through drug trafficking and a mobile...

22-10-2026 | 12:28 PM

Spill Gates of Deduru Oya Opened

22-10-2026 | 12:19 PM

Spill Gates of Deduru Oya Opened

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Flood Warnings have been issu...

11 Apprehended With Beedi Leaves in Udappuwa

22-10-2026 | 11:50 AM

11 Apprehended With Beedi Leaves in Udappuwa

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Navy apprehended ele...

Colombo Traffic Cop's Kindness Goes Viral

22-10-2026 | 11:42 AM

Colombo Traffic Cop's Kindness Goes Viral

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Colombo Traffic Police offic...

Websites Taken Down:Critical Cyber-Security Update

22-10-2026 | 11:37 AM

Websites Taken Down:Critical Cyber-Security Update

International governments and agencies have urged ...

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Dhananjaya de Silva Steps Down as SL Test Captain

08-10-2026 | 3:04 PM

Dhananjaya de Silva Steps Down as SL Test Captain

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as the captain of...

Rain Sends Four Teams into Asian Games Semis

29-09-2026 | 11:32 AM

Rain Sends Four Teams into Asian Games Semis

COLOMBO (News 1st): Persistent rain in Nagoya, Japan, resulted in all four ...

Rumesh Rewrites History with Asian Games Triumph

28-09-2026 | 6:32 PM

Rumesh Rewrites History with Asian Games Triumph

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's remarkable year in athletics reached its gr...

India Outclass Sri Lanka by 147 Runs At Asian Game

22-09-2026 | 2:08 PM

India Outclass Sri Lanka by 147 Runs At Asian Game

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Women concluded their Asian Games campaign wi...

India, Sri Lanka set for Asian Games Women's Final

20-09-2026 | 4:11 PM

India, Sri Lanka set for Asian Games Women's Final

COLOMBO (News 1st): India Women sealed their spot in the women’s Asian Game...

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Sudan Army Drones Hit Mourners and Fuel Market

22-10-2026 | 10:51 AM

Sudan Army Drones Hit Mourners and Fuel Market

Sudan's army has been accused of launching several drone strikes that have ...

Attack on King Fahd Airport in Dammam

22-10-2026 | 10:35 AM

Attack on King Fahd Airport in Dammam

An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam on Wednesday evening...

Pink Dolphin Spotted Off Oman's Coast

21-10-2026 | 5:35 PM

Pink Dolphin Spotted Off Oman's Coast

A rare pink dolphin spotted off the coast of Oman has captured the attentio...

Dutch PM Expecting First Child via Surrogacy

21-10-2026 | 12:28 PM

Dutch PM Expecting First Child via Surrogacy

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said on Monday that he and his fiancé, Olym...

US Eyes India's Reliance to Refine Venezuelan Oil

21-10-2026 | 11:37 AM

US Eyes India's Reliance to Refine Venezuelan Oil

(AP) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in India, and on Wednesday he i...

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Poverty Nearly Doubled During Sri Lanka's Crisis

07-10-2026 | 12:28 PM

Poverty Nearly Doubled During Sri Lanka's Crisis

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka's economy is continuing its recovery from th...

India SC Bans Fishermen From Entering SL Waters

07-10-2026 | 9:42 AM

India SC Bans Fishermen From Entering SL Waters

COLOMBO (News 1st) - India’s Supreme Court has directed Indian fishermen no...

TIN MUST for Banks, Vehicle Registration & More

25-09-2026 | 12:21 PM

TIN MUST for Banks, Vehicle Registration & More

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that ...

Sri Lanka Economy Grows 4.2% In Second Quarter

18-09-2026 | 9:50 PM

Sri Lanka Economy Grows 4.2% In Second Quarter

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka’s economy has recorded a 4.2 percent year-on-...

DMASL Brings Asia’s Digital Minds Together

16-09-2026 | 10:43 PM

DMASL Brings Asia’s Digital Minds Together

COLOMBO (News 1st): Digital Summit Asia Sri Lanka 2026, a regional gatherin...

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