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Can Technology Offset Aging In Sri Lanka?

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka must accelerate digital transformation, boost productivity and expand workforce participation if it is to sustain long-t...

13-10-2026 | 9:43 AM

Namal Rajapaksa’s Rs. 70M Krrish Case Called Today

COLOMBO(News1st);Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa's case regarding the alleged acceptance of a 70 million rupee bribe from the Krrish company is schedu...

13-10-2026 | 9:28 AM

Ambalangoda Fisherman Arrested with Ice and Kush

COLOMBO (News1st); A suspect has been arrested by officers of the Elpitiya Division Anti-Corruption Unit along with 2 kilograms and 140 grams of "Ice"...

13-10-2026 | 7:43 AM

Special Security for Remanded MP Chamara Sampath

COLOMBO(News1st); The Department of Prisons states that special security has been provided to Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who wa...

13-10-2026 | 7:42 AM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa to Be Produced Before Court

COLOMBO (News1st);Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently receiving treatment at the Cardiology Unit of the Colombo National Hospital, is scheduled to b...

13-10-2026 | 7:39 AM

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IMF Projects Sri Lanka's Economy to Grow 4% in '26

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka's economy is expected to maintain its recovery momentum over the next two years despite mounting global uncertainty, according to the latest World Economic Outlook 2026: Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The IMF projects Sri Lanka's economy to grow by 4.0% in 2026 before moderating to 3.7% in 2027, following an estimated expansion of 5.0% in 2025.While growth i...

13-10-2026 | 12:22 PM

Sri Lanka's GovPay Success Wins IMF Recognition

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's digital transformation is gathering pace, with the country's expanding digital payments ecosystem being recognised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a significant driver of improved public service delivery, f...

13-10-2026 | 10:25 AM

Chinese Organised Crime Suspect Nabbed In Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect believed to be linked to organised crime activities in China has been arrested in Colombo following an investigation carried out by the Colombo Central Crimes Investigation Bureau.The arrest was made based on intelligenc...

13-10-2026 | 9:48 AM

Sri Lanka's GovPay Success Wins IMF Recognition

13-10-2026 | 10:25 AM

Chinese Organised Crime Suspect Nabbed In Colombo

13-10-2026 | 9:48 AM

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Sri Lanka Open to New IMF Agreement

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka has made significant progress in stabilising its economy under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility programme, but stressed that the country's next challenge will be maintaining that stability while...

12-10-2026 | 10:48 PM