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Court Freezes Rakitha's Bank Accounts & Vehicles

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe's son, Attorney-at-Law Rakitha Rajapakshe, has been barred from operating four bank ...

05-11-2026 | 5:09 PM

Sri Lanka Delays Mandatory TIN Certificate Rule

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankans have been handed a major reprieve after the government decided to postpone the mandatory submission of Ta...

05-11-2026 | 2:38 PM

Government Explains Major Solar Power Shift

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Energy Anura Karunatilaka has defended the government's decision to introduce the "Net Plus" system for rooftop solar ...

05-11-2026 | 2:30 PM

Lung Cancer Remains a Silent Killer in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); Lung cancer remains one of the world's deadliest and most common forms of cancer, with more than 2,100 cases reported in Sri Lanka...

05-11-2026 | 12:37 PM

No Electricity Tariff Revision for Fourth Quarter

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National System Operator Company says there is no requirement for an electricity tariff revision for the fourth quarter of th...

05-11-2026 | 12:26 PM

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Ronaldo Retires From International Football

(SKY NEWS); Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football.In a social media post, the 41-year-old said: "Today, the time has come to pass it on to the future. It was not an easy decision."He added "thank you for these 23 years" and "Portugal will always be a part of me".Ronaldo said he would "hand back the number 7 shirt" after the November international break.He has made 234 appearances for Portugal and ...

05-11-2026 | 4:29 PM

72-Hour Detention Rule Could Be Cut to 48 Hours

COLOMBO (News 1st); The proposed 72-hour detention period under the Prevention of Organized Crimes Bill could be reduced to 48 hours, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed, signaling a willingness to amend controversial sections of the legislat...

05-11-2026 | 4:10 PM

EU-India Trade Deal Could Challenge Export Edge

COLOMBO (News 1st); Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando has warned that the newly concluded European Union-India Free Trade Agreement could reshape the competitive landscape for Sri Lankan exports, even as the government mo...

05-11-2026 | 3:55 PM

72-Hour Detention Rule Could Be Cut to 48 Hours

05-11-2026 | 4:10 PM

EU-India Trade Deal Could Challenge Export Edge

05-11-2026 | 3:55 PM

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Relentless Fight Until Drugs Are Wiped Out of SL

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala has declared that Sri Lanka's battle against narcotics will continue unabated until the drug menace is completely eradicated, calling on the entire nation to unite behind what he described as a national mission to protect future generat...

05-11-2026 | 12:24 PM