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Chief of Defence Staff Post Set to Be Abolished

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Bill to abolish the post of Chief of Defence Staff is scheduled to be presented to Parliament on September 9.The vote on the ...

30-08-2026 | 10:34 AM

Six Injured in a Van Accident in Kesbewa

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Six people have been injured in a road accident in Kesbewa area along the Piliyandala–Kottawa road.Police said the accident occur...

30-08-2026 | 9:43 AM

24-Hour Detention for 2 Port City Murder Suspects

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Two suspects arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a Chinese national at Colombo Port City have been placed und...

30-08-2026 | 7:26 AM

El Niño Impact on Fisheries Studied

COLOMBO (News 1st) -The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency says it has begun analysing data on the potential impact of a futur...

30-08-2026 | 7:23 AM

Iranian Fuel Tankers Anchored Outside SL's EEZ

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 20 Iranian fuel tankers are anchored outside Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone.The ministr...

29-08-2026 | 7:46 PM

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Special Transport Services for Colombo Travel

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Following the long weekend, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has launched a special transport service today to facilitate the return of passengers traveling from their hometowns to Colombo.SLTB Chairman Sajeewa Kanakaratne said special buses are being deployed from several areas, including Matara, Galle, and Kandy, to accommodate the increased demand.He added that all regional offices of the Transport Board have been info...

30-08-2026 | 6:54 AM

AKD Inspects Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Project

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake undertook an inspection visit to the Lower Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project this morning (29) to review the progress of the project, which is set to become another major reservoir ...

29-08-2026 | 7:32 PM

1,500ha In N'Eliya To Be Declared Protected Zones

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Nearly 1,500 hectares of land belonging to the Department of Forest Conservation, including areas surrounding major water sources and upper catchment areas, are to be declared protected zones through a Gazette notification.The de...

29-08-2026 | 2:49 PM

AKD Inspects Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Project

29-08-2026 | 7:32 PM

1,500ha In N'Eliya To Be Declared Protected Zones

29-08-2026 | 2:49 PM

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Ravi Karunanayake Fails To Appear Before CIABOC

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake was summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today in connection with an investigation into the recruitment of five officials to the National Lotteries Board on a contract basis, outsid...

29-08-2026 | 7:42 PM