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Northern Rail Halted After Derailment at Pothuhera

Train services on the Northern Railway Line have been disrupted following the derailment of a train at Pothuhera Railway Station. The Railway Dep...

28-08-2026 | 9:32 AM

Expressways Earn Over Rs. 120 Million In Two Days

More than Rs. 124 million has been generated from Sri Lanka’s expressways over the past two days.The Ministry of Transport and Highways said the long ...

28-08-2026 | 9:27 AM

4,918 New Houses Under Construction

COLOMBO(News 1st) - The Ministry of Defence says construction has commenced on 4,918 new houses for families whose homes were completely destroyed by ...

28-08-2026 | 8:26 AM

10,000 New Rails To Revamp SL Railway Network

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Railways says 10,000 new rails imported from China are being brought into the country to support the rehabilita...

28-08-2026 | 7:26 AM

Sri Lanka to Reapply for EU GSP+ by 2028

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka plans to reapply for the European Union's coveted GSP+ trade concession scheme by the end of 2028, as the country seeks ...

27-08-2026 | 7:25 PM

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Rumesh Claims Fourth Straight Diamond League Title

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga has clinched the men’s javelin throw title at the Zurich Diamond League 2026, with a winning throw of 92.07 metres. The victory marks Rumesh’s fourth consecutive Diamond League title, extending his remarkable dominance on the circuit.Having previously competed at the Diamond League meets in Rome, Doha and Lausanne, Rumesh won the men’s javelin event at all three stages before co...

28-08-2026 | 5:58 AM

Sri Lanka To Support Nepal With USD 1M Assistance

COLOMBO (News 1st): Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment said that Sri Lanka will provide US$1 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides. President Anura Ku...

27-08-2026 | 10:11 PM

Sonal Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Draw Second Test

COLOMBO (News 1st): The second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw today.The match was played at the SSC Grounds in Colombo. India, batting first, declared their innings at 503 for 9.Sri Lanka were bowled out for 290 in their first ...

27-08-2026 | 6:21 PM

Sri Lanka To Support Nepal With USD 1M Assistance

27-08-2026 | 10:11 PM

Sonal Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Draw Second Test

27-08-2026 | 6:21 PM

Local News

Heat Index To Remain At ‘Attention’ Level

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Meteorology states that the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, will remain at a level requiring attention tomorrow across 8 districts.This advisory applies to the districts of Trincomalee, Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi...

27-08-2026 | 4:34 PM