COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reiterated that the proposed extension of the retirement age of judges is only one component of a much broader effort to strengthen Sri Lanka's justice sector, outlining an ambitious programme aimed at improving investigations, inc...

COLOMBO (News 1st); As motorcycle ownership reaches unprecedented levels in Sri Lanka, police are warning that the country's roads are witnessing a dangerous and often deadly consequence of the two-wheeled transport boom, particularly among young riders.Deputy Inspector General of Police W.P.J. Sena...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has explained why several vacancies in Sri Lanka's superior courts have remained unfilled, stating that decisions regarding judicial appointments were closely linked to the progress of the Easter Sunday attacks case and the need to ens...

COLOMBO (News 1st) A growing number of motorcycle-related deaths, particularly among young riders, has emerged as one of the most serious road safety concerns facing Sri Lanka, according to the Police Traffic Control and Road Safety Division.The warning was issued by DIG W.P.J. Senadheera during a s...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka’s official poverty line has increased to Rs. 17,592 per person per month in June 2026, up by Rs. 277 from May, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.The figure represents the minimum monthly expenditure considered necessary for...