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HRCSL Summons Homagama Police Officers

COLOMBO (News 1st); The investigation into the death of a suspect while in police custody has intensified, with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lan...

28-10-2026 | 5:11 PM

Bird Strike Grounds SriLankan Flight

COLOMBO (News 1st); A SriLankan Airlines aircraft preparing to depart for London was forced to abort its take-off following a bird strike that damaged...

28-10-2026 | 4:46 PM

Sri Lanka Pushes for Space Innovation

COLOMBO (News 1st); As nations across Asia and the Pacific gathered in Bangkok to discuss the future of space technology and sustainable development, ...

28-10-2026 | 4:17 PM

Lights, Beats, Battle! Sirasa Dancing Star Returns

COLOMBO (News 1st); The stage is set, the spotlight is ready, and some of the most talented hip hop dancers from across Sri Lanka are preparing to bat...

28-10-2026 | 3:39 PM

Johnston Fernando Pleads Guilty in Tax Evasion

COLOMBO (News1st); Former Minister Johnston Fernando informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that he is pleading guilty to charges relating to th...

28-10-2026 | 3:21 PM

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Yoshitha Corruption Trial Set to Begin

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court today ordered that the trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda over corruption-related allegations commence on November 23.The order was made when the case was taken up before High Court Judge Ravindra Premaratne, who concluded the pre-trial conference and fixed November 23 as the date for the commencement of the trial.Ac...

28-10-2026 | 6:45 PM

Gota in Court Over Overseas Treatment Request

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today, seeking permission to travel overseas for medical treatment.A motion filed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa in relation to his request to travel a...

28-10-2026 | 6:43 PM

Witnesses Felt Safe After Suspects Were Remanded

COLOMBO (News 1st); Parliamentarian and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa was produced for the first time before the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar in connection with allegations that he accepted a Rs. 100 mill...

28-10-2026 | 6:06 PM

Gota in Court Over Overseas Treatment Request

28-10-2026 | 6:43 PM

Witnesses Felt Safe After Suspects Were Remanded

28-10-2026 | 6:06 PM

Local News

Suspects in Kawanthissa Shooting Remanded Again

COLOMBO (News 1st): The two suspects arrested in connection with the shooting of the iconic Kawanthissa tusker have been further remanded until November 11.The order was issued after the two suspects were produced before the Mahawa Magistrate's Court.After considering submissions made by wildlife of...

28-10-2026 | 2:22 PM