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Project to Renovate Ditwah Damaged Bridges Begin

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Reconstruction of several bridges destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah will begin today.Director General of the Ministry of Transport and ...

01-11-2026 | 1:54 PM

HRCSL Investigates Custodial Death At Kobeigane

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has launched an investigation into the recent custodial death at the Kobeigane Police St...

01-11-2026 | 1:46 PM

TIN Number Mandatory for Several Transactions

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Providing a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) has become mandatory from today for several specified transactions.Speaking to N...

01-11-2026 | 1:43 PM

Seven Indian Fishermen Arrested Off Talaimannar

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Seven Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan maritime waters, North of Talaimannar were arrested.The arrests w...

01-11-2026 | 12:56 PM

CCTV To Be Installed At All Police Stations

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Plans are underway to install CCTV cameras at every police station across the country.Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superi...

01-11-2026 | 9:46 AM

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Taavi Samaraweera Continues Golden Run

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka’s table tennis sensation Taavi Samaraweera has secured another international gold medal, winning the Under-11 Boys’ Singles title at the WTT Youth Contender Slovakia 2026 in Senec, Slovakia.The victory comes following his triumph in Italy, further cementing his reputation as one of the most promising young talents in international table tennis.Taavi produced an impressive performance throughout the tournament, defea...

01-11-2026 | 11:42 AM

Litro Gas Prices Remain Unchanged for November

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has announced that domestic gas prices will remain unchanged for the month of November.The company said prices would not be increased despite rising gas prices in the international market and challenging cond...

01-11-2026 | 8:22 AM

63rd ABU General Assembly To Be Held Today (01)

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is being held today (01) at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, in Colombo.The assembly is being organised jointly by the Ministry of Tourism, the Sri Lanka Touris...

01-11-2026 | 7:53 AM

Litro Gas Prices Remain Unchanged for November

01-11-2026 | 8:22 AM

63rd ABU General Assembly To Be Held Today (01)

01-11-2026 | 7:53 AM

Local News

Dengue Cases Rise in Seven Provinces

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Dengue Control Unit says dengue cases have increased in seven provinces due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions.Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, said dengue cases have risen in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Nort...

01-11-2026 | 9:40 AM