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Suspect Arrested Over Kollupitiya Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Kollupitiya that injured two people.Police said that a 51-year-old ma...

05-09-2026 | 2:44 PM

T-56 Firearm, Ammunition Recovered In Mihintale

COLOMBO (News 1st): A firearm and a cache of ammunition was recovered from a suspicious parcel found on the embankment of the Mahakanadarawa Reservoir...

05-09-2026 | 12:06 PM

Rs. 5 Billion To Restart Malwathu Oya Project

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says, the development of the country's irrigation system can help build a stronger economy for ...

05-09-2026 | 12:05 PM

Litro Gas Price Reduced From Today (5th)

COLOMBO (News 1st): The price of a 12.5-kilogram Litro gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs. 100, effective from this morning.Chairman of Litro Gas Cha...

05-09-2026 | 12:03 PM

Govt Moves To Support Those Affected By El Niño

COLOMBO (News 1st):Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe says that, discussions are underway to...

05-09-2026 | 9:52 AM

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Digital System To Speed Up AG’s Case Reviews

COLOMBO (News 1st): Plans are underway to speed up the process of seeking advice using a digital system to review case files where Attorney General advice has been delayed.Police stated that close coordination is being maintained with the Attorney General's Department in this regard.For the years 2025–2026, a total of 3,165 case files were referred for Attorney General advice.Police mentioned that Attorney General advice has been received for 2,8...

05-09-2026 | 1:21 PM

UN Votes to Adopt New World Map

The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa.The "Correct the Map" resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union (AU) members, passed with the support of ...

05-09-2026 | 12:18 PM

74-Year-Old Man Killed In Boralesgamuwa Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st): Police say a dispute between organized criminal groups may have led to the shooting death of a 74-year-old man.The shooting took place last night at a house on Malani Bulathsinghala Mawatha, Boralesgamuwa.Police said two unidentif...

05-09-2026 | 12:07 PM

UN Votes to Adopt New World Map

05-09-2026 | 12:18 PM

74-Year-Old Man Killed In Boralesgamuwa Shooting

05-09-2026 | 12:07 PM

Local News

Maha Season Cultivation Plans To Be Reviewed

COLOMBO (News 1st): Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation, D. P. Wickremasinghe says that, discussions will be held on the 8th of September regarding the commencement of the Maha cultivation season, considering the potential impact of El Niño conditions.He made th...

05-09-2026 | 9:48 AM