#PowerofThePeople

Gr. 2, 6 Next in Sri Lanka’s Education Revolution

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's ambitious effort to reshape its education system entered a new phase this week, as parliamentarians were given a detai...

23-10-2026 | 12:42 PM

Chamara Sampath Remanded Again in Bribery Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); The corruption case surrounding former minister and Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake took another turn on Friday aft...

23-10-2026 | 12:38 PM

Namal Remanded Again in Krrish Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, and former Krrish director Janaki Siriwardena ordered to remain in remand pri...

23-10-2026 | 12:35 PM

Sri Lanka Draws a Hard Line on Indian Trawlers

COLOMBO (News 1st); A long-running maritime dispute returned to the spotlight in Parliament, with the Government reaffirming its commitment to protect...

23-10-2026 | 12:34 PM

Crime Bosses Abroad Can Run, But They Can’t Hide

COLOMBO (News 1st); Criminal masterminds directing organized crime and drug trafficking operations from overseas are now firmly in the sights of Sri L...

23-10-2026 | 12:27 PM

More Latest News

SL Must Be Ready for the Next Global Shock

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is now focused on building an economy strong enough to withstand global shocks and external crises, ensuring that the country never again experiences the kind of economic collapse that brought unprecedented hardship to its people, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Friday (23).Addressing the centenary annual general meeting of the Government Surveyors' Association in Battaramulla, the President delivere...

23-10-2026 | 5:13 PM

From Buenos Aires to Colombo, Discontent Economies

Gustavo Raul Perez furrows his brow over a notebook at the hardware shop he has run for six years on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.Since Javier Milei became president of Argentina in 2023 — with Perez's vote — rapid reforms have thrilled investors a...

23-10-2026 | 1:06 PM

Sri Lanka, China to Strengthen Centuries-Old Bonds

COLOMBO (News 1st); The long-standing friendship between Sri Lanka and China could soon enter an exciting new chapter, with fresh discussions focusing on everything from Buddhist education and cinema to literature and cultural heritage preservation.A...

23-10-2026 | 12:56 PM

From Buenos Aires to Colombo, Discontent Economies

23-10-2026 | 1:06 PM

Sri Lanka, China to Strengthen Centuries-Old Bonds

23-10-2026 | 12:56 PM

Local News

Power Cut Losses Won’t Be Passed to Consumers

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka's electricity consumers will not be forced to bear the financial burden of losses resulting from the recent power outage, Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka has assured.The minister said an investigation into the incident is already underway, with the Secretary to the ...

23-10-2026 | 12:02 PM