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CA Blocks Magistrate’s Order Against Sirisena

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Court of Appeal today issued a writ order nullifying the directive issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court requiring for...

03-02-2026 | 8:02 PM

Satyagraha Called Off

COLOMBO (News1st); The union of Development Officers has decided to call off the satyagraha they launched after holding discussions with the President...

03-02-2026 | 7:51 PM

16,000 Saplings to Be Planted Nationwide

COLOMBO (News 1st); A programme to plant 16,000 saplings across the island, in line with National Independence Day, was launched yesterday.The event w...

03-02-2026 | 1:51 PM

CA Throws Out Petitions Seeking Release of Monks

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Court of Appeal today (3) ordered the dismissal of the petitions filed requesting that the remand orders issued on Venerable B...

03-02-2026 | 1:51 PM

49 Inmates Get a Fresh Start This Independence Day

COLOMBO (News 1st); A total of 49 prison inmates are set to receive a special Presidential pardon in view of the 78th National Independence Day tomorr...

03-02-2026 | 1:49 PM

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Exposition of Sacred Sarvajña Relics Starts Tomo.

COLOMBO (News1st): Sacred Sarvajña Relics, discovered at the ancient Buddhist archaeological site of Devnimori in Gujarat, India, will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow, marking a historic first-ever departure of these revered relics from India.The relics will be enshrined for public veneration from the day after tomorrow at the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo.The Holy Relics, presently enshrined at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, ...

03-02-2026 | 7:55 PM

Shiranthi, Namal Exit FCID and CID

COLOMBO (News1st): Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa and her son Namal Rajapaksa recorded statements before investigators today.Shiranthi Rajapaksa provided a statement before the Police Financial Crimes Division regarding alleged corrupt transac...

03-02-2026 | 7:40 PM

Samudika Jayaratne Approved as New Auditor General

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Constitutional Council has granted its approval to appoint Samudika Jayaratne as the new Auditor General.This decision was made during today’s meeting of the Constitutional Council, held under the chairmanship of the Speaker....

03-02-2026 | 4:02 PM

Shiranthi, Namal Exit FCID and CID

03-02-2026 | 7:40 PM

Samudika Jayaratne Approved as New Auditor General

03-02-2026 | 4:02 PM

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Decision On Auditor General Expected At Today's CC

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Constitutional Council, chaired by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, is scheduled to convene today (3).During the meeting, the Council is expected to consider the recommendations submitted regarding the appointment of the new Auditor General.The Council last convened on Frida...

03-02-2026 | 1:49 PM