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Pope Leo Draws 800,000 To Open-Air Mass In Paris

Several hundred thousand people have gathered in the French capital to attend Pope Leo XIV’s outdoor Mass.The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people ca...

27-09-2026 | 6:03 PM

Tilvin Silva to Meet BJP Representatives

COLOMBO (News 1st): General Secretary of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Tilvin Silva, who is currently on an official visit to India, is scheduled to...

27-09-2026 | 4:56 PM

Police Remove Thileepan Statue in Nallur, Jaffna

COLOMBO (News 1st):Police have removed a statue of Thileepan erected in Nallur, Jaffna.Police Media Spokesperson ASP F. U. Wootler said the action was...

27-09-2026 | 3:43 PM

Island-Wide Raids Target Substandard Bottles

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Consumer Affairs Authority has initiated island-wide special raids regarding substandard reusable plastic bottles and baby mil...

27-09-2026 | 2:13 PM

7,647 Child Abuse Complaints Reported This Year

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Child Protection Authority says it has received 7,647 complaints related to child abuse so far this year.Director of...

27-09-2026 | 10:51 AM

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Two Dead, One Injured in Baddegama Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st): Two people have been killed and another injured in a shooting in Halpethota, Baddegama.The injured victims were rushed to Elpitiya and Karapitiya hospitals for treatment.The victims were travelling in a three-wheeler this morning when a group of suspects travelling in a car opened fire before fleeing the scene.Police said the shooting was carried out using a T-56 assault rifle....

27-09-2026 | 12:34 PM

81 Kilograms of Drugs Seized in Jaffna Navy Op

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a consignment of drugs weighing approximately 81 kilograms during a special operation in the coastal area of Kusumanthurai area in Madagal, Jaffna.The Navy said the haul included more than 45 kilogram...

27-09-2026 | 10:50 AM

The Voice Teens SL S3:The Final 4 Battle For Glory

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The biggest show in Sri Lanka, The Voice Teens Sri Lanka Season 3 Grand Finale is all set to take place tonight (27) at 7.30 p.m. at Stein Studios in Ratmalana.Four exceptionally talented young performers will compete for the int...

27-09-2026 | 9:40 AM

81 Kilograms of Drugs Seized in Jaffna Navy Op

27-09-2026 | 10:50 AM

The Voice Teens SL S3:The Final 4 Battle For Glory

27-09-2026 | 9:40 AM

Local News

Flood Warnings Extended for Nilwala and Gin Rivers

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Flood warnings issued for the Nilwala and Gin Rivers have been extended for another 24 hours.The Department of Irrigation said minor flood levels continue to be reported along the Gin River in the Baddegama area, the Nilwala River in Thalgahagoda, and the Kuda Ganga, a tributary...

27-09-2026 | 8:50 AM