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Central Bank Bond Scam Trial Against 11 Defendants

COLOMBO (News 1st);The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against 11 defendants, including former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendr...

10-07-2026 | 10:34 PM

President AKD Vows Better Life for Farmers

COLOMBO (News 1st);President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says his government is committed to delivering a better quality of life for Sri Lanka's farming ...

10-07-2026 | 10:32 PM

High-Level Navy Visit: President & Commander

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando made his first official call on the President and Commander-in-Chief of th...

10-07-2026 | 4:12 PM

Bangladesh's Hasina Plans December Return

(Reuters) - Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, facing a death sentence back home where her party is banned, told Reuters she and senior ...

10-07-2026 | 1:26 PM

Heard About Korea's 'No Name, No Fear' System?

COLOMBO (News 1st); South Korea has developed a robust legal framework to protect whistleblowers, ensuring that individuals can report corruption and ...

10-07-2026 | 12:52 PM

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No Conclusions Yet on Negombo Prison Deaths

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) says it has not yet reached any conclusions regarding the investigations into the violence at Negombo Prison and the circumstances that led to the deaths and injuries of inmates and prison officers.In a statement, the Commission said it is currently assessing evidence, including statements obtained from inmates and prison officials.The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka's offi...

10-07-2026 | 5:49 PM

Cabinet Probe into Sri Lanka's E-Visa Contracts

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the current Cabinet of Ministers has appointed a subcommittee to examine the legality of agreements entered into with private companies for the issuance of electronic visa...

10-07-2026 | 5:28 PM

Intervening Petitions Filed In Suresh Salley Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several intervening petitions have been filed before the Court of Appeal seeking permission to support a writ petition filed by former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Salley, who is challenging his arrest and detention ...

10-07-2026 | 1:56 PM

Cabinet Probe into Sri Lanka's E-Visa Contracts

10-07-2026 | 5:28 PM

Intervening Petitions Filed In Suresh Salley Case

10-07-2026 | 1:56 PM

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14 Fishermen Arrested Over Drug Trafficking

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police say 14 fishermen suspected of being involved in drug trafficking were arrested during operations carried out over the past month. The arrests were made within Sri Lankan territorial waters during joint operations conducted by the Police Narcotics Bureau and the Sri L...

10-07-2026 | 12:37 PM