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Deputy Finance Minister Meets IFC VP

A special discussion was held between Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Anil Jayantha, and the Regional Vice President of the International Fin...

31-10-2026 | 10:07 AM

Employee Arrested Over Rs. 59.6M Fraud

COLOMBO(News 1st): A suspect has been arrested for defrauding a private company of Rs. 59.6 Million while working as an employee.Police stated that th...

31-10-2026 | 9:29 AM

No Water Tariff Revision Until Next January 2027

COLOMBO(News 1st): Minister of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe states that there will be no change in water tariffs until ne...

31-10-2026 | 9:13 AM

Showers Expected in Several Provinces After 1 p.m.

COLOMBO (News 1st) : According to the Department of Meteorology, Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Ce...

31-10-2026 | 8:55 AM

Three New Airlines to Resume Flights to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO(News 1st): Three airlines are planning to operate flights to Sri Lanka this year for tourists visiting during the European winter season.Accor...

31-10-2026 | 8:53 AM

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Pres. Pledges Tax Reductions In Upcoming Budget

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed that the government has not introduced any new taxes since coming into power and pledged further tax reductions in the upcoming Budget.Addressing the National Convention of the National Intellectuals Organization in Colombo, the President criticized past practices, stating that budget proposals had historically devolved into mere procedural documents presented to fulfill administr...

31-10-2026 | 3:07 PM

Power Outage Probe Report Submitted

COLOMBO(News 1st): The National System Operator Company has submitted its initial investigation report to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding the nationwide power outage that occurred on the 17th.The report reveals that the...

31-10-2026 | 11:33 AM

DJ Snake Lands in SL for Senter Music Festival

COLOMBO (News 1st): A Global music sensation DJ Snake has arrived in Sri Lanka ahead of his much-awaited performance at the Senter Music Festival, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the biggest international music experiences the countr...

31-10-2026 | 9:54 AM

Power Outage Probe Report Submitted

31-10-2026 | 11:33 AM

DJ Snake Lands in SL for Senter Music Festival

31-10-2026 | 9:54 AM

Local News

ABU Technical and Expert Meetings Begin in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st): Technical and expert committee discussions held alongside the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) commenced today at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, in Colombo.Several key meetings, including those of the ABU Sports Committee, Programme Committee and...

30-10-2026 | 10:40 PM