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SL and Brazil Aim $1 Billion in Bilateral Trade

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka and Brazil have agreed to elevate their bilateral trade volume to $1 billion by the year 2030.The agreement was reached...

21-03-2026 | 7:17 PM

Daughter & Son-in-Law Arrested for Murder

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The daughter and son-in-law of a Jaffna University lecturer have been arrested in connection with her murder.According to Police,...

21-03-2026 | 5:45 PM

Man Jailed for Misleading Tourism Content

COLOMBO (News 1st) - An individual was arrested for posting videos on Facebook claiming there is a fuel shortage in the country and urging foreign tou...

21-03-2026 | 4:49 PM

Voice Teens Sri Lanka Returns

The brand new season of The Voice Teens Sri Lanka is here, spotlighting the next generation of talent, as Gen Alpha contestants aged 13 to 18 step int...

21-03-2026 | 3:54 PM

Severe Lightning Warning Issued for Four Districts

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology says that severe lightning with thundershowers are likely to occur across Galle, Matara, Kalutara a...

21-03-2026 | 3:47 PM

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CPC Fuel Prices Revised with effect from Midnight

COLOMBO(News 1st); The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and Lanka IOC will increase fuel prices with effect from midnight today (21).According to the new price revision, the price of a liter of 92 octane petrol will be increased by 4 rupees to 365 rupees.The price of a liter of 95 octane petrol will be increased by 3 rupees, to 420 rupees.The price of a liter of Lanka Auto Diesel will be increased by 10 rupees, to 351 rupees.The price of a liter of S...

21-03-2026 | 10:44 PM

Weekly Fuel Quotas Revised - CPC

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The weekly fuel quotas allocated under the QR code system will be increased with effect from midnight today.Accordingly, several vehicle categories will receive higher fuel allowances in a move aimed at easing current fuel restri...

21-03-2026 | 8:28 PM

Global Fuel Prices Surge 40% Amid Global Tensions

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Global fuel prices have skyrocketed by 40% due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, triggering a wave of price hikes and energy-saving measures across 85 countries.In mid-February, crude oil was trading between $80 and $85...

21-03-2026 | 6:46 PM

Weekly Fuel Quotas Revised - CPC

21-03-2026 | 8:28 PM

Global Fuel Prices Surge 40% Amid Global Tensions

21-03-2026 | 6:46 PM

Local News

15 Arrested in Ratmalana with Weapons & Narcotics

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Fifteen suspects with alleged links to organized crime and drug trafficking rings have been arrested in Ratmalana along with sharp weapons and "Ice" or Crystal Methamphetamine.The Crime Investigation Bureau of Mount Lavinia said that police seized five swords and 40 grams of "Ic...

21-03-2026 | 2:36 PM