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Namal Named Fourth Suspect in Krrish Case

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been named as the fourth suspect in the Krrish case.This wa...

28-09-2026 | 4:39 PM

Sri Lanka Launches Demerit Points Pilot Project

COLOMBO (News 1st); For years, Sri Lankan roads have operated on a familiar formula.Break a traffic rule. Pay a fine. Move on.But officials now believ...

28-09-2026 | 4:39 PM

Only One Chair Turned. Now He Holds the Crown

COLOMBO (News 1st); At just 17 years old, Janiru Kavinda of Delgoda has rewritten the script of Sri Lankan reality television, proving that sometimes ...

28-09-2026 | 4:14 PM

Pilot Project To Launch Demerit Points System

COLOMBO (News 1st): A pilot project has been initiated to introduce a driver demerit points system for traffic offenses.This project will be implement...

28-09-2026 | 3:42 PM

Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Petitions

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Supreme Court has decided to dismiss, without a hearing, two petitions filed against Deputy Inspector General of the Criminal ...

28-09-2026 | 2:30 PM

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Sri Lanka Urges World to Choose Humanity Over War

COLOMBO (News 1st); As wars, geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises continue to reshape the global landscape, Sri Lanka has presented itself as a nation determined to place humanity above conflict, with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath delivering a powerful appeal for compassion, international law and dialogue on the world stage.Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Herath said Sri Lanka, like many countries, is feeling the far-re...

28-09-2026 | 9:35 PM

Rumesh Rewrites History with Asian Games Triumph

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's remarkable year in athletics reached its greatest moment yet on Monday as Rumesh Tharanga won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the Asian Games 2026, becoming the first Sri Lankan athlete ever to win an Asia...

28-09-2026 | 6:32 PM

FAQ: Sri Lanka’s New Demerit Points System

What is the Demerit Points System?A driver monitoring system where motorists receive a set number of points and lose points whenever they commit traffic offences.When will it begin?The pilot programme is scheduled to begin in October and continue unt...

28-09-2026 | 4:48 PM

Rumesh Rewrites History with Asian Games Triumph

28-09-2026 | 6:32 PM

FAQ: Sri Lanka’s New Demerit Points System

28-09-2026 | 4:48 PM

Local News

Dengue Cases Cross 100,000

COLOMBO (News 1st) – 100,127 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.Health authorities said the Gampaha District has recorded the highest number of infections, with 21,234 cases reported to date.Community Physician Specialist ...

28-09-2026 | 1:21 PM