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UN-Backed Project to Protect Coastal Biodiversity

COLOMBO (News 1st); A new initiative aimed at protecting Sri Lanka's rich biodiversity while creating sustainable economic opportunities for coastal c...

08-09-2026 | 12:45 PM

Rajnath Singh Seeks Stronger India-Lanka Ties

COLOMBO (News 1st); Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says he is looking forward to a “productive engagement” with Sri Lanka’s leadership during h...

08-09-2026 | 11:01 AM

Media Professionals Bill Determination Announced

COLOMBO (News 1st); Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (8) informed Parliament that he had received the Supreme Court's determinatio...

08-09-2026 | 10:31 AM

Thai Duo Nabbed At BIA With Rs. 51 Mn Drug Haul

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two Thai nationals have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle a stock of K...

08-09-2026 | 10:05 AM

Wife Arrested Over 2018 Abduction and Murder

COLOMBO (News 1st); A woman has been arrested in connection with the abduction, murder and disappearance of a retired Army soldier in Kirindiwela, in ...

08-09-2026 | 10:02 AM

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INS Udaygiri Makes Port Call in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit today (08), where it was received by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions.INS Udaygiri is a 149.02m long Frigate, Commanded by Captain Vikas Sood. Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the visiting ship is scheduled to call on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Harsha De Silva at the Western Nava...

08-09-2026 | 1:57 PM

Indian Defence Minister Arrives in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka this (8) afternoon, beginning a historic three-day official visit aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two neighbouring countries in the fields of defence, econo...

08-09-2026 | 1:45 PM

Ex-Speaker Chamal At CIABOC Over Airbus Probe

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).His appearance follows a summons issued by the Bribery Commission in connection with the ongoing inves...

08-09-2026 | 11:04 AM

Indian Defence Minister Arrives in Sri Lanka

08-09-2026 | 1:45 PM

Ex-Speaker Chamal At CIABOC Over Airbus Probe

08-09-2026 | 11:04 AM

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Sri Lanka, UN Discuss Priorities for Upcoming UNGA

COLOMBO (News 1st); A discussion on Sri Lanka's priorities for the upcoming 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly took place Monday (7) when United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha ...

08-09-2026 | 9:58 AM