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Password Report: ‘123456’ Still Rules the Internet

COLOMBO (News 1st); Despite repeated warnings to create strong passwords, millions of users continue to rely on weak and predictable combinations.&nbs...

20-11-2025 | 9:21 AM

Instagram Begin Closing Teen Accounts In Australia

COLOMBO (News 1st); Meta has started notifying younger Australian teens that their accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads will be shut down ahea...

20-11-2025 | 9:07 AM

Rs. 40 Million Kush Haul: Trio Nabbed at BIA

COLOMBO (News 1st): Three suspects were taken into custody with Kush cannabis valued at over Rs. 40 million, at the Bandaranaike International Airport...

20-11-2025 | 8:02 AM

Ranil’s Trip Case Goes to Higher Court

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently out on bail over allegations of using Rs. 16.6 million in public funds for...

19-11-2025 | 6:11 PM

Judges Urge Peace in Trinco Temple Dispute

COLOMBO (News 1st); Regarding the land claimed by the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Vihara in Trincomalee, the Court of Appeal scheduled the hearin...

19-11-2025 | 6:09 PM

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Italian Revolver & 8kg Hash Found in Raid

COLOMBO (News 1st); Police Special Task Force officers arrested a 50-year-old suspect in Kochchikade during a high-profile operation on Chilaw Road, uncovering an Italian-made revolver and a significant quantity of narcotics.Authorities confirmed the seizure of:7.974 kg of hashOver 1 kg of cannabis powderThe suspect, a resident of Kochchikade, is now in custody as investigations continue....

20-11-2025 | 9:13 AM

Sri Lanka Tax Collection Passes Rs. 2 Tn Mark

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved its highest-ever tax revenue collection for the year 2025, marking a historic milestone in the country’s fiscal performance.As of November 17, 2025, total revenue collections reache...

20-11-2025 | 8:46 AM

Sri Lanka Opens 3 Detox Camps

COLOMBO (News 1st): As part of Sri Lanka’s nationwide mission to eradicate drug abuse, authorities have established three interim rehabilitation camps in Ampara, Mihintale, and Kalpitiya to house individuals undergoing detoxification before full reha...

20-11-2025 | 8:06 AM

Sri Lanka Tax Collection Passes Rs. 2 Tn Mark

20-11-2025 | 8:46 AM

Sri Lanka Opens 3 Detox Camps

20-11-2025 | 8:06 AM

Local News

INS Sukanya Makes a Port Call in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sukanya arrived at the Port of Colombo on the morning of 18 November for an operational turnaround, marking another chapter in the close maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.The visiting vessel was accorded a warm welcome by the Sri Lanka N...

19-11-2025 | 4:50 PM