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Man Gets Life Sentence For 24g Heroin Possession

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Colombo High Court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of possessing and trafficking 24 grammes ...

29-10-2026 | 5:04 PM

Customs Destroys Cigarettes Worth Rs. 677 Million

COLOMBO (News 1st): A stock of cigarettes valued at Rs. 677 million was destroyed today at the Kerawalapitiya Power Plant.Sri Lanka Customs said a tot...

29-10-2026 | 3:51 PM

DJ Snake Could Open Doors for Global Stars

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka is preparing to welcome international DJ sensation DJ Snake for the Senter Music Festival at Port City Colombo this week...

29-10-2026 | 3:25 PM

Bank Accounts of Wijeyadasa's Son Suspended

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several bank accounts belonging to Rakitha Rajapakshe, the son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, have been suspend...

29-10-2026 | 2:30 PM

Could Nuclear Energy Be Sri Lanka's Future?

COLOMBO (News 1st); As nations around the world race to secure cleaner and more reliable sources of energy, Sri Lanka is taking a closer look at a tec...

29-10-2026 | 2:19 PM

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President Directs Sports Ministry to Develop Plans

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Sports to prepare plans to promote sports with the aim of producing athletes capable of achieving international success, fostering a sporting culture in the country and building a healthier population.The President gave these instructions while participating in a discussion on the 2027 Budget proposals for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, h...

29-10-2026 | 5:46 PM

'Harak Kata' Seeks Medical Treatment Court Order

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court rejected a bail application filed by Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias "Harak Kata", and two other accused in a case where they are charged with conspiring to escape while in the custody of the Criminal I...

29-10-2026 | 5:35 PM

3rd Suspect Arrested Over Soysapura Murder

COLOMBO (News 1st): Another suspect has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the shooting and killing of a restaurant owner in Soysapura, Moratuwa.The suspect was arrested during a raid conducted by the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Burea...

29-10-2026 | 5:12 PM

'Harak Kata' Seeks Medical Treatment Court Order

29-10-2026 | 5:35 PM

3rd Suspect Arrested Over Soysapura Murder

29-10-2026 | 5:12 PM

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HRCSL Report Reveals Lapses Behind Negombo Prison

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has released its comprehensive report containing observations, findings and recommendations on the violent clashes that took place at Negombo Prison on July 5 and 6.The Commission said the 98-page report has been forwarded to the r...

29-10-2026 | 1:50 PM