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Largest Ukrainian Attack on Moscow

Ukraine has fired its largest drone attack on the Moscow region according to officials. Major oil refinery in Russian capital set ablaze as votin...

20-09-2026 | 5:58 PM

India, Sri Lanka set for Asian Games Women's Final

COLOMBO (News 1st): India Women sealed their spot in the women’s Asian Games Finals with a dominant 114-run victory over Bangladesh. They will fa...

20-09-2026 | 4:11 PM

Sri Lanka Women Reach Asian Games Final

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team has secured a place in the final of the Women’s Asian Games 2026.Sri Lanka secured their place in...

20-09-2026 | 4:01 PM

Landslide Red Alert Issued in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued a Level 3 (Red) Landslide Early Warning for parts of Kandy and Nuwara E...

20-09-2026 | 3:51 PM

Houthis Claim Missile Attack On Saudi Capital

Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen say they carried out drone and ballistic missile attacks on the Saudi capital Riyadh, as well as energy sites on...

20-09-2026 | 2:57 PM

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"All Sri Lankans Are Equal Before the Law"

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed that all Sri Lankans are equal before the law.Speaking at a public rally in Akuressa, President Dissanayake said Sri Lanka must transform its justice system and put an end to cases being dragged on for years without evidence being heard.He added that those who had once believed they were above the law are now becoming unsettled as the country moves towards greater accountability....

20-09-2026 | 6:54 PM

Sajith Releases Video, After UN Reps Concerns

COLOMBO (News 1st); A recent remark by United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche questioning the Opposition’s focus on key national issues has returned to the spotlight after Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa released the f...

20-09-2026 | 4:50 PM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa Yet to Return to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Although it was previously stated that former First Lady, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, would return to Sri Lanka on September 19, she has not yet arrived in the country. Spokesperson for M...

20-09-2026 | 4:21 PM

Sajith Releases Video, After UN Reps Concerns

20-09-2026 | 4:50 PM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa Yet to Return to Sri Lanka

20-09-2026 | 4:21 PM

Local News

Minor Flood Warnings Along Mahaweli, Gin Rivers

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minor flood warnings have been issued for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli and Gin Rivers following heavy rainfall in their respective catchment areas.The warning along the Mahaweli River covers the Ganga Ihala Korale, Udapalatha, Doluwa, Udunuwara, Yatinuwara, Gangawata Koral...

20-09-2026 | 2:34 PM