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Suspect Arrested for Misuse of Public Property

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect has been arrested in connection with the misuse of public property in the Korathota area of Kaduwela. The suspect, ...

30-04-2025 | 5:11 PM

Defence Secretary Meets Pakistani Army Chief

COLOMBO (News 1st): As part of the ongoing defence dialogue, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) held a side-line meeting on...

30-04-2025 | 4:52 PM

EU Looking At Sri Lanka's GSP+ Review Positively

COLOMBO (News 1st): Charles Whiteley, Head of the South Asia Division of the European Union (EU), has stated that the criteria for granting GSP+ conce...

30-04-2025 | 4:42 PM

Sri Lankan Airlines Needs Faster Debt Resolution

COLOMBO (News 1st): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for accelerated efforts to restore the operational viability of Sri Lankan Airlin...

30-04-2025 | 2:23 PM

33 Election Candidates Arrested in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) In the lead-up to the local government elections, Sri Lankan police have arrested 33 election candidates on various charges. T...

30-04-2025 | 2:07 PM

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Sri Lanka Revises Fuel Prices

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced a revision in fuel prices, effective from midnight tonight, the 30th. Accordingly, the price of a litre of Octane 92 has been reduced by Rs. 6, bringing the new price to Rs. 293 per litre.Octane 95 petrol, previously priced at Rs. 361 per litre, has been reduced by Rs. 20. The new price is Rs. 341 per litre.Lanka Auto Diesel is reduced by Rs. 12, with the revised price set at...

30-04-2025 | 10:30 PM

Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Reach $6.5 Billion

COLOMBO (News 1st); Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha, announced that Sri Lanka's economic growth, initially estimated at 3% for 2026 and 2027, has rebounded to 5% in 2024. The government is optimistic about maintaining ...

30-04-2025 | 5:49 PM

Jailer Granted Bail in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder

COLOMBO (News 1st): A jailer from the Boossa Prison, who was remanded in connection with the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case, has been released on bail. The decision was made during a hearing at the Colombo High Court before Judge Manjula Thilaka...

30-04-2025 | 5:15 PM

Sri Lanka's Foreign Reserves Reach $6.5 Billion

30-04-2025 | 5:49 PM

Jailer Granted Bail in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder

30-04-2025 | 5:15 PM

Local News

No Treasury Support for Non-Profitable SOEs

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka is set to undertake a comprehensive restructuring of its State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), aiming to transform them into highly efficient institutions. Dr. Anil Jayantha, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, outlined the government's strate...

30-04-2025 | 1:59 PM