COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court scheduled the next hearing in the high-profile money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A government bank clerk has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud amounting to approximately Rs. 35 million. The suspect is accused of manipulating customer accounts ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several areas in and around Colombo experienced significant disruptions last night due to strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread tree falls and ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); In response to growing global concerns over a newly emerging COVID-19 variant, Sri Lanka has intensified PCR testing in selected hospitals across the country. Secretary to the ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced a revision to its one-day passport issuance service, effective from Monday, June 2, 2025. According to a media release ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of commuters across Sri Lanka continue to face severe disruptions due to ongoing train delays and cancellations, with mounting frustration over the lack of reliable rail ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A four-vehicle collision occurred this morning near the Nawala Open University, causing injuries to four individuals, according to police reports. The accident took place as all ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Ramith Rambukwella, to appear before the Bribery Commission tomorrow (May 21) to ...

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COLOMBO (News 1st); “No one must bow to tyranny. We must only bow to truth, to humanity, to compassion.” With these stirring words, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a bold and emotionally ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Milan Jayathilaka has been released on bail after being arrested earlier today by officials from the Commission to ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A shooting incident was reported at a commercial establishment in the Nedimala area of Dehiwala earlier today. Two unidentified individuals, who arrived on a motorcycle, are said ...