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Sword, Live Grenades Discovered From ASP's House

COLOMBO (News 1st): Police discovered a sword and three live hand grenades from a rented residence in Pallekele occupied by an Assistant Superintenden...

18-07-2026 | 4:32 PM

Malaysian National Arrested At BIA With Cocaine

COLOMBO (News 1st): A 23-year-old Malaysian national has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunay...

18-07-2026 | 2:50 PM

Diesel-Based Power Generation To Be Reduced

Colombo (News 1st)The National System Operator Company says it plans to reduce diesel-based power generation to 0.5% of total electricity generation w...

18-07-2026 | 1:42 PM

Dengue Death Toll Rises to 53 as Cases Top 75,000

Colombo (News 1st) : The number of deaths due to dengue has risen to 53.So far, 75,000 dengue cases have been reported in the country this yearThe hig...

18-07-2026 | 12:51 PM

Probe into C.D. Wickramaratne’s Death Intensifies

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says that further extensive investigations are underway regarding the death of former In...

18-07-2026 | 12:05 PM

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Investigations Continue Into Death Of Former IGP

COLOMBO (News 1st): The remains of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne have been sent to the Government Analyst for further investigations.Police said the former IGP’s mobile phone has been taken into custody and will be examined after obtaining the necessary court orders.The firearm allegedly used by C.D. Wickramaratne has also been taken into police custody and is due to be sent for further examination.Statements have be...

18-07-2026 | 6:43 PM

Finance Ministry Begins Work On 2027 Budget

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Finance says preparations have commenced for the 2027 Budget, which will include proposals aimed at achieving an economic growth target of over 7 percent.The Ministry said projects under the State Investment Progra...

18-07-2026 | 6:39 PM

Measures Taken To Protect Wildlife At Yala

COLOMBO (News 1st):Measures have been taken to provide water to wildlife at the Yala National Park, which is experiencing a shortage of water due to prevailing dry weather conditions.Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabendi said water will be trans...

18-07-2026 | 6:35 PM

Finance Ministry Begins Work On 2027 Budget

18-07-2026 | 6:39 PM

Measures Taken To Protect Wildlife At Yala

18-07-2026 | 6:35 PM

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Angolan National Arrested With Cocaine Worth

COLOMBO (News 1st) – An Angolan national has been arrested by the Bandaranaike International Airport Customs Narcotics Control Unit with cocaine worth Rs. 10 million.Sri Lanka Customs said the 54-year-old woman, who arrived in the country from Angola via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Doha, Qatar, was t...

18-07-2026 | 12:04 PM