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"Sri Lanka’s Tax Burden May Ease"

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka will not reduce its high indirect taxes immediately, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Anil Jayantha Fernando has ...

27-10-2026 | 10:51 PM

Smarter Colombo Port Could Mean Faster Trade

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's ambition to become a leading maritime and logistics hub in the Indian Ocean will depend not only on expanding terminal...

27-10-2026 | 10:37 PM

Sri Lanka Crush Pakistan By 8 Wickets

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka produced a fierce all-round performance to register a commanding victory over Pakistan in their ODI Tri-Series clash in ...

27-10-2026 | 5:52 PM

Millions in Compensation for Negombo Prison Clash

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Cabinet has approved a compensation and relief package for prison officers who were killed or injured during the clash at the ...

27-10-2026 | 5:32 PM

'No One Is Above the Law' - Minister Vows Action

COLOMBO (News 1st); The death of a 29-year-old suspect while in police custody has triggered a high-level investigation, with authorities moving swift...

27-10-2026 | 4:57 PM

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Ali Sabry's Emotional Appeal On Behalf of Namal

COLOMBO (News 1st); A motion filed by President's Counsel Ali Sabry, seeking bail for Namal Rajapaksa on what he described as exceptional grounds in the Krrish case, in which allegations have been made regarding the acceptance of a Rs. 70 million bribe, was taken up before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.During submissions, President's Counsel Ali Sabry informed court that the suspect's father, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and mother,...

27-10-2026 | 10:55 PM

'Ports of Tomorrow Will Compete on Intelligence'

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Port of Colombo already ranks among the world's leading container hubs, handling billions of dollars in trade each year. But according to Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake, the port's next leap ...

27-10-2026 | 10:55 PM

24 Charges, 59 Witnesses to Testify Against Namal

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Attorney General informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that the Chief Justice has appointed a Special Permanent Trial-at-Bar to hear the case against Namal Rajapaksa, National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramu...

27-10-2026 | 10:52 PM

'Ports of Tomorrow Will Compete on Intelligence'

27-10-2026 | 10:55 PM

24 Charges, 59 Witnesses to Testify Against Namal

27-10-2026 | 10:52 PM

Local News

Pillayan Remanded Until November 10 Over Murders

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, was remanded until November 10.The order was issued after the suspect was produced before the Batticaloa Magistrate's Court through an online hearing.The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has fil...

27-10-2026 | 4:50 PM