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Key Figure Linked To major drug trafficker

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspected associate of a major drug trafficker operating in the country was arrested in Dummaladeniya, Wennappuwa.Police say tha...

14-04-2026 | 6:46 PM

520 Arrested In 24-Hour Nationwide Operation

COLOMBO (News 1st): A nationwide operation targeting the disruption of drug supply networks has resulted in the arrest of 520 suspects within the past...

14-04-2026 | 3:49 PM

SLTB and Railways Maintain Services

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) says that bus services will be operated based on passenger demand today.Most areas are expect...

14-04-2026 | 1:19 PM

NBRO introduces priority-based compensation system

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has introduced a special mechanism to provide compensation for buildings damage...

14-04-2026 | 11:39 AM

US-Sanctioned Ship Linked To China Tests Blockade

A US-sanctioned tanker linked to China is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, testing President Donald Trump's naval blockade.Rich Starry, a ...

14-04-2026 | 10:50 AM

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Middle East War Could Drag Global Growth to 2%

COLOMBO (News 1st); The war in the Middle East has derailed global economic momentum, sharply worsening the outlook for growth and inflation while forcing policymakers worldwide to confront difficult trade‑offs, according to a new analysis released by the International Monetary Fund.After an unexpectedly resilient performance last year, supported by private‑sector adaptation, fiscal support, favorable financial conditions and a technology‑driven ...

14-04-2026 | 7:03 PM

Expressway Revenue Tops Rs. 190 Million During Fes

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Inland Revenue Department has recorded revenue of over Rs. 190 million from expressway toll charges over a four-day period.The Road Development Authority (RDA) stated that a total of Rs. 196,119,425 was generated between the A...

14-04-2026 | 5:16 PM

President Celebrates New Year At Rebuilt Home

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joined New Year celebrations today at a newly rebuilt house under government compensation after it was destroyed by the Cyclone Ditwah.The event was held in Malbeligala, Galnewa.The President’s M...

14-04-2026 | 4:44 PM

Expressway Revenue Tops Rs. 190 Million During Fes

14-04-2026 | 5:16 PM

President Celebrates New Year At Rebuilt Home

14-04-2026 | 4:44 PM

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War Fallout Hits Poor Nations Hardest

COLOMBO (News 1st); The heads of three of the world’s most influential economic and energy institutions have warned that the war in the Middle East is causing widespread and uneven global damage, with low-income countries facing the heaviest burden and energy markets remaining highly unstable.In a j...

14-04-2026 | 10:43 AM