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Sri Lanka Bans Junk Food in School Canteens

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has officially introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at transforming school canteens into healthier environ...

22-06-2026 | 6:08 PM

7 Day Detention Order For Suspect With Rs. 60M ICE

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect arrested in connection with a major narcotics seizure in the Kotahena area will be detained for seven days for questioni...

22-06-2026 | 6:01 PM

Crown Snatching Controversy: Verdict Set

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has fixed October 17 as the date to deliver the final verdict in the case involving the alleged for...

22-06-2026 | 5:43 PM

Sri Lanka Inflation Hits 5.4%

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s inflation rate has risen to 5.4 percent in May 2026 compared to 4.7% in April 2026, according to the latest National C...

22-06-2026 | 5:12 PM

SC To Hear Challenge To Security Minister’s Seat

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a high-profile appeal seeking a ruling that Public Security Minister A...

22-06-2026 | 4:45 PM

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$4M High-Tech Satellite System From US To Navy

COLOMBO (News 1st); The United States has announced a major boost to Sri Lanka’s maritime security capabilities, with the provision of advanced Fleet Broadband satellite communications technology to the Sri Lanka Navy, aimed at strengthening connectivity across some of the world’s busiest shipping routes.The announcement was made aboard SLNS Gajabahu at the Port of Colombo by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs P...

22-06-2026 | 7:20 PM

PTA To Be Replaced with New Law Protecting Rights

COLOMBO (News 1st); A new law aimed at preventing organized crime while safeguarding public rights will be introduced in place of the Prevention of Terrorism Act.President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made this statement during a discussion held to explo...

22-06-2026 | 7:11 PM

US Assistant Secretary of State Meets AKD

COLOMBO (News 1st); U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur called on Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo.In a X statement following the meeting, Kapur said that the discussions centered...

22-06-2026 | 7:03 PM

PTA To Be Replaced with New Law Protecting Rights

22-06-2026 | 7:11 PM

US Assistant Secretary of State Meets AKD

22-06-2026 | 7:03 PM

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Ice Worth Over Rs. 60 Million Seized In Kotahena

COLOMBO (News 1st): A major narcotics raid in the Kotahena area has led to the seizure of a large stock of ‘ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) valued at over Rs. 60 million, police confirmed.According to police, the operation was carried out by the Police Narcotics Bureau, which resulted in the arrest o...

22-06-2026 | 2:46 PM