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20 Rabies Deaths Recorded So Far

COLOMBO (News 1st) - 20 deaths have been reported due to rabies in Sri Lanka so far.Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local G...

19-07-2026 | 2:44 PM

Attempted Assault on Police in Piliyandala

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police had opened fire at a suspect who attempted to attack several police officers. The incident Occured during a raid in B...

19-07-2026 | 2:08 PM

Two US Troops Killed in Iranian Attacks in Jordan

US military officials said two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan.The ...

19-07-2026 | 12:41 PM

Former IGP To Receive Full Police Honours

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The funeral proceedings of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Attorney-at-Law C.D. Wickramaratne will be held with full pol...

19-07-2026 | 12:11 PM

Rise in Drug Trafficking Through Postal Services

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Sri Lanka Customs Department says that drug trafficking has increased via postal services. Customs Spokesperson Chandana...

19-07-2026 | 12:07 PM

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FIFA: Argentina And Spain Set For World Cup Glory

COLOMBO (News 1st): Defending champions Argentina will face Spain in a star-studded 2026 FIFA World Cup final, as the 39-day football extravaganza reaches its grand finale.The much-anticipated showdown will kick off at 12:30 a.m. Sri Lanka time tomorrow.Football fans in Sri Lanka will have the opportunity to witness the historic clash live at a massive screening event at Galle Face Green in Colombo, today.Ahead of the match, fans will be treated ...

19-07-2026 | 2:39 PM

Direct Flights To Ho Chi Minh Launched

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Air connectivity between Sri Lanka and Vietnam has been further strengthened with the launch of a new direct flight direct between Colombo and Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City today (19).The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said VietJet Air...

19-07-2026 | 2:14 PM

Majority Dengue Cases Linked To DENV-2 Strain

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Dengue Control Unit says that around 88% of dengue cases reported so far this year have been caused by the Dengue Virus Type 2 (DENV-2) strain.Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, said...

19-07-2026 | 2:10 PM

Direct Flights To Ho Chi Minh Launched

19-07-2026 | 2:14 PM

Majority Dengue Cases Linked To DENV-2 Strain

19-07-2026 | 2:10 PM

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Large Haul of Ice And Heroin Seized

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect has been arrested with more than 8 kilograms of ice and heroin in Dippitigoda, Kiribathgoda.Police said that officers from the Colombo Crime Division arrested the suspect during a raid carried out last night based on information received.During the operation, police se...

19-07-2026 | 10:16 AM