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UN Reaffirms Support for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’

COLOMBO (News 1st) -Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment said the United Nations Resident...

24-01-2026 | 2:18 PM

Navy Seizes Two Fishing Trawlers, 11 Suspects

COLOMBO (News 1st) - In an operation against narcotics smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy seized two multi-day fishing trawlers and apprehended 11 suspects...

24-01-2026 | 12:39 PM

42 Health and Wellness Centers Open to Public

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Health and Mass Media announced that the program to open 42 health and wellness centers to the public begins toda...

24-01-2026 | 12:18 PM

Suspect Arrested in Dehiwala Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police have arrested the suspect involved in the shooting incident on Wanaratne Road, Dehiwala, along with a foreign-manufactured...

24-01-2026 | 9:46 AM

480 Drug-Impaired Drivers Arrested in 22 Days

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says that 480 drivers who were under the influence of drugs have been arrested during th...

24-01-2026 | 9:44 AM

More Latest News

ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

International Cricket Council has decided to replace Bangladesh with Scotland for the 2026 T20 World Cup.Citing security concerns, Bangladesh recently refused to travel to India for this year’s T20 World Cup. They requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allow them to play their World Cup matches in a country outside of India.Several rounds of discussions were held between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the ICC regarding ...

24-01-2026 | 7:56 PM

2nd Most Senior Parliamentary Official Suspended

COLOMBO (News 1st) : The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, has been suspended with immediate effect.The Parliamentary Staff Advisory Council, which convened yesterday, has suspended Chaminda Kumara ...

24-01-2026 | 6:41 PM

New Circular Eases Disaster-Hit Businesses

COLOMBO (News 1st) The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance has issued a new circular to provide further relief to businesses that have been disrupted due to the recent disaster.This comes in addition to the concessions previously granted to business...

24-01-2026 | 5:46 PM

2nd Most Senior Parliamentary Official Suspended

24-01-2026 | 6:41 PM

New Circular Eases Disaster-Hit Businesses

24-01-2026 | 5:46 PM

Local News

Special Traffic Plan in Colombo for SL - ENG ODI

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police say a special traffic plan will be in effect in Colombo today in view of the second ODI match between Sri Lanka and England at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.According to police, several roads will be closed or will have traffic restrictions from 12 noon u...

24-01-2026 | 8:54 AM