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What Happened in Court? 22A Hearings Conclude

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Attorney General's Department told the Supreme Court that the Government had presented the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Cons...

02-09-2026 | 7:11 PM

Cracked Earth, Empty Reservoirs & Hungry Wildlife

COLOMBO (News 1st): The wewas (irrigation tanks) have disappeared. The paddy fields have turned brown. The cattle wander in search of water. And in so...

02-09-2026 | 6:29 PM

Police Reveal Details in Death of Eraj Fernando

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police say two investigative teams have been deployed to conduct further inquiries into the death of former Hambantota M...

02-09-2026 | 5:37 PM

Supreme Court Wraps Up Hearings on 22A

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Supreme Court today (2) concluded hearing the petitions filed challenging the Government's proposed 22nd Amendment to the Cons...

02-09-2026 | 5:32 PM

Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Results Released

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Examinations says the results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released.The examination, on...

02-09-2026 | 4:20 PM

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24-Hour Water Cut Announced for Colombo Suburbs

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 24-hour water supply interruption in several parts of Colombo and its suburbs due to essential maintenance work at the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant aimed at improving the quality and reliability of water services. According to the Board, the interruption will be in effect from 8.00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, until 8.00 p.m. on Friday, September...

03-09-2026 | 8:31 AM

Final Rites of Vet. Singer Priyankara Perera Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The final rites of veteran singer and actor Priyankara Perera will be held this afternoon at the Borella Cemetery.He was 64 years old at the time of his passing after a prolonged illness.The remains of the late Priyankara Perera ...

03-09-2026 | 8:20 AM

Sewanagala Sugar Factory Workers to Meet Minister

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A special discussion will be held today between workers of the Sewanagala Sugar Factory who are currently under strike actions and the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti.The discussion will fo...

03-09-2026 | 8:17 AM

Final Rites of Vet. Singer Priyankara Perera Today

03-09-2026 | 8:20 AM

Sewanagala Sugar Factory Workers to Meet Minister

03-09-2026 | 8:17 AM

Local News

Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Results Expected Today

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Examinations says the results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination are scheduled to be released today.The examination, one of the most significant assessments in Sri Lanka's school calendar, was held on August 9 at 2,723 examination centres islandwide.A t...

02-09-2026 | 4:14 PM