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Shipment of Illicit Turmeric Seized in Puttalam

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect has been arrested in the Palavi, Puttalam for the illegal possession of 994 kg and 150 g of turmeric, which had been sm...

30-04-2026 | 3:51 PM

Jailer, Prison Officers Remanded Over Inmate Death

COLOMBO (News 1st); An internal inquiry has been launched into the death of an inmate at Colombo Magazine Prison, authorities confirmed.The investigat...

30-04-2026 | 11:51 AM

'Restore Pride and Performance of SLC': Eran

COLOMBO (News 1st); Eran Wickramaratne, the newly appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee says he assumed duties in...

30-04-2026 | 10:56 AM

Temporary Housing for Ditwah Victims by May

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued directives to complete the construction of temporary housing by the end of May for ...

30-04-2026 | 10:23 AM

Suspect Arrested in Homagama with Foreign Pistol

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect has been arrested in Homagama in possession of a foreign-manufactured pistol.The arrest was made during an operation co...

30-04-2026 | 10:20 AM

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Experienced Corporate Banker Takes Helm of SLC

COLOMBO (News 1st); The newly appointed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transition Committee, chaired by Eran Wickramaratne, commenced its duties today (30) as the chairman and several committee members arrived at the Sri Lanka Cricket headquarters earlier in the morning.Wickramaratne has been given a committee that has depth in cricket, business and law.Three Sri Lankan Cricket luminaries from three eras make up the cricketing depth; Wettimuny from the ...

30-04-2026 | 2:43 PM

Treasury Secretary to Appear Before COPF

COLOMBO (News 1st); Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) today to provide explanations regarding an incident involving the misplacement of US$2.5 million in government funds.Ac...

30-04-2026 | 12:16 PM

MAPPED: Traffic Plan For May Day In Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have announced comprehensive security arrangements, traffic control measures and road restrictions ahead of International Workers’ Day, as multiple May Day processions, rallies and commemorative events are schedul...

30-04-2026 | 11:31 AM

Treasury Secretary to Appear Before COPF

30-04-2026 | 12:16 PM

MAPPED: Traffic Plan For May Day In Colombo

30-04-2026 | 11:31 AM

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Sri Lanka Customs to Launch Three New ICT Systems

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Customs Department will introduce three new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems today.Accordingly the three ICT systems include - Cargo Flow, Sri Lanka Customs Remittances Portal and e-Vessel Service Charges systems. The new launch aims to enhan...

30-04-2026 | 10:19 AM