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Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The first Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera is currently parading through the streets of Kandy.The procession...

23-08-2026 | 7:53 PM

Education Reforms To Focus on Local & Foreign Jobs

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply T.B. Sarath says steps will be taken to work together with schools to e...

23-08-2026 | 3:39 PM

Over Rs. 73 Million Worth Of Cannabis Seized

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect has been arrested along with cannabis near the bank of the Mau Ara canal in Hambegamuwa, Monaragala.Police said 1,044 ki...

23-08-2026 | 11:36 AM

Roadworthiness Tests To Replace Emission Tests

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Motor Traffic plans to introduce a comprehensive roadworthiness certificate from 2028, replacing the current veh...

23-08-2026 | 9:18 AM

Hydropower Reservoirs At 67% Capacity

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National System Operator Company states that the water levels in reservoirs used for hydroelectric power generation are curren...

23-08-2026 | 9:15 AM

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Appeal Court Action Against Wimal, Dilith & Co.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Facts have been reported to the Court of Appeal regarding six political activistsover allegations of contempt of court.The action follows an order issued by the Fort Magistrate's Court on August 5.Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila, Sugeeshwara Bandara, Dilith Jayaweera, Asanka Navarathna and Senior Lecturer Mahinda Pathirana are among those against whom facts have been reported to the Court of Appeal over alle...

23-08-2026 | 6:29 PM

Live Hand Grenade Found In Borella

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police have recovered a live hand grenade near a house on Lesley Ranagala Mawatha in Borella.The grenade was found during a raid carried out based on information received by the police.During the raid, The grenade was discovered ...

23-08-2026 | 5:01 PM

Contempt Probe Against Wimal, Udaya & Co

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Legal proceedings have been initiated against several political figures over contempt of court charges in the Court of Appeal.Reports have been submitted to the Court of Appeal against political activists Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya...

23-08-2026 | 2:16 PM

Live Hand Grenade Found In Borella

23-08-2026 | 5:01 PM

Contempt Probe Against Wimal, Udaya & Co

23-08-2026 | 2:16 PM

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Presidential Pardons Report To Cabinet

COLOMBO (News 1st): Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara said that the report of the committee appointed to formulate a formal procedure for granting presidential pardons to prisoners sentenced to death and life imprisonment will be promptly submitted to...

23-08-2026 | 7:46 AM