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Easter Attacks: Accused Cross-Examines Witness

COLOMBO (News 1st); The cross‑examination in the case against 25 suspects remanded over the Easter Sunday suicide bombings was carried out by the accu...

12-02-2026 | 6:52 PM

Johnston Brought from Remand For Sathosa Misuse

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court fixed March 6 as the next date for the continuation of evidence in the case filed by the Commission to Inve...

12-02-2026 | 5:43 PM

Evidence Heard Against Patali; Next Hearing in May

COLOMBO (News 1st); The evidence examination in the case filed against former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and two others over an alleged 2016 ro...

12-02-2026 | 5:22 PM

3 Students Injured as Wall Collapses

COLOMBO (News 1st); One of the students injured in the wall‑collapse incident near Kannangara Vidyalaya in Borella has been admitted to the Emergency ...

12-02-2026 | 5:14 PM

Fraudsters Sending Bogus Emails

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning to the public over fraudulent emails being circulated using the name of the Director of the...

12-02-2026 | 5:11 PM

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Mosca Brothers Destroy Nepal By 10 Wickets

COLOMBO (News 1st); Italy stormed to a historic 10‑wicket victory over Nepal in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group C match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, completing a flawless chase powered entirely by the Mosca brothers, who produced a record‑breaking opening stand.Nepal, sent in to bat, were dismissed for 123 in 19.3 overs, with Italy’s bowlers dominating throughout. Crishan Kalugamage starred with 3 for 18, while Ben Manenti delivere...

12-02-2026 | 5:48 PM

India–Pakistan T20 Match Sends Prices Soaring

COLOMBO (News 1st); The blockbuster India–Pakistan clash of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to take place at Colombo’s R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, and anticipation has reached unprecedented levels.The venue, which can accommod...

12-02-2026 | 4:53 PM

CCTV, Undercover Cops Deployed for Ind vs Pak

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced extensive CCTV surveillance, drone monitoring and undercover security deployments ahead of the major international cricket match between India and Pakistan scheduled for 15 February 2026 at the R. Premad...

12-02-2026 | 4:22 PM

India–Pakistan T20 Match Sends Prices Soaring

12-02-2026 | 4:53 PM

CCTV, Undercover Cops Deployed for Ind vs Pak

12-02-2026 | 4:22 PM

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SC Ends Hearing on FR Petitions Against Deshabandu

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Supreme Court today concluded the examination of nine fundamental rights petitions filed challenging the decision to appoint Deshabandu Tennakoon as Inspector General of Police.The petitions were taken up before a three‑judge bench comprising Chief Justice P. Padman Surasena,...

12-02-2026 | 4:42 PM