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Sri Lanka and China Prepare for Key Anniversaries

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka and China are preparing to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 75th anniversa...

10-10-2026 | 2:37 PM

SriLankan Airlines Suspends Riyadh Flights

COLOMBO (News 1st): SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until October 18, following a recent security in...

10-10-2026 | 1:14 PM

Coal Commission Seeks Two-Month Extension

COLOMBO (News1st): A request has been submitted to the President to extend the tenure of the Special Presidential Commission to Investigate Coal Procu...

10-10-2026 | 1:11 PM

Six Lives Lost in Road Accidents Within 24 Hours

COLOMBO (News1st): Six people have died in road accidents reported across the country within the past 24 hours.Police said a father and his one-year-o...

10-10-2026 | 11:40 AM

Customs to Require Digital Signatures from Oct. 19

COLOMBO (News1st): The use of digital signatures on customs declarations and other documents will be mandatory for importers and Customs declarants fr...

10-10-2026 | 11:38 AM

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Sri Lanka Army Marks 77th Anniversary

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Army marked its 77th anniversary today with a ceremony at the Army Cantonment in Panagoda, honouring its history of service and sacrifice while recognising schools that have contributed the highest numbers of personnel currently serving in the Army.The ceremony was attended by the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne as the Chief Guest.In a first for the Tri-Forces, schools were recognise...

10-10-2026 | 5:22 PM

Suspect Arrested Over Fatal Restaurant Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting at a restaurant in Gallassa Nagoda, Kalutara, yesterday.Police stated that the suspect was arrested in the Batticaloa area.The restaurant owner, a 54-year-old man, was killed in...

10-10-2026 | 5:12 PM

Three Police Officers Assaulted in Matale

COLOMBO (News 1st): Four suspects have been arrested over the assault of three police officers in Deevilla of Yatawatta, Matale.Police stated that the incident occurred last night when officers arrived to conduct an inspection following a tip-off rec...

10-10-2026 | 4:38 PM

Suspect Arrested Over Fatal Restaurant Shooting

10-10-2026 | 5:12 PM

Three Police Officers Assaulted in Matale

10-10-2026 | 4:38 PM

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Education Ministry Sets Online Safety Guidelines

COLOMBO (News1st): The Volunteer Advisory Council of the Ministry of Education was informed that a set of guidelines covering five age groups has been developed to promote students’ internet safety and digital well-being.A pilot project based on these guidelines is scheduled to be implemented next N...

10-10-2026 | 8:28 AM