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President Calls for Digital Transformation

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need for a strong digital transformation, calling for a shift away from outdat...

07-11-2026 | 3:49 PM

PTA and Organised Crime Bills Need Broad Consensus

COLOMBO (News1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the proposed legislation to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the proposed ...

07-11-2026 | 1:55 PM

Over 8kg of Drugs Seized in Thalawathugoda Raid

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect has been arrested with a large consignment of narcotics during a raid conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF) a...

07-11-2026 | 1:11 PM

Over 100mm of Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in CMB

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Meteorology says more than 100 millimetres of rain fell over Colombo in less than an hour last evening.Director ...

07-11-2026 | 12:16 PM

Kaiwaru Mutthu Questioned Under Detention Order

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Western Province South Crimes Division has commenced further questioning into Manoj Muthukumar, alias ‘Kaiwaru Muthu’, an alle...

07-11-2026 | 9:40 AM

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SriLankan Airlines Faces Rs. 35.6 Billion Loss

COLOMBO (News 1st) - From recording a profit of Rs. 4.9 billion in 2008 to accumulating losses exceeding Rs. 630 billion over the years, SriLankan Airlines continues to grapple with financial difficulties, with rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions adding further pressure on the national carrier.SriLankan Airlines is facing a severe financial crisis amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, instability in West Asia and rising global fue...

07-11-2026 | 7:03 PM

PAYE Tax Relief Expected In Budget

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government expects to further increase the PAYE tax-free threshold in the upcoming Budget, providing additional relief to employees.The current threshold, which was increased from Rs. 10...

07-11-2026 | 4:22 PM

4 Missing After Being Swept Away In Deniyaya

COLOMBO (News 1st): Four people are reported missing after being swept away while bathing in a stream in the Bewaraliya area of Deniyaya.Police said two others sustained injuries and were admitted to hospital.The incident occurred this afternoon when...

07-11-2026 | 4:19 PM

PAYE Tax Relief Expected In Budget

07-11-2026 | 4:22 PM

4 Missing After Being Swept Away In Deniyaya

07-11-2026 | 4:19 PM

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Paraguay President Impeached and Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Paraguay's Senate has impeached and removed President Santiago Peña from office, following a major banking crisis that triggered widespread public protests.Peña was subsequently placed under house arrest after prosecutors issued an arrest warrant against him.The investigation ce...

07-11-2026 | 9:34 AM