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Sri Lanka Says No to Rogue Fishing

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Fisheries, for Sri Lanka to sign a regional action plan aimed ...

27-08-2025 | 5:41 PM

Aditya Birla Wins Petrol Supply Contract for SL

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a long-term procurement contract for 1.5 million barrels of 92 Octane Unleaded Petro...

27-08-2025 | 4:52 PM

Ex-Navy Chief Ulugetenne Remanded Again

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Sri Lanka Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne has been further remanded until September 10, following his appearance before...

27-08-2025 | 4:46 PM

Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon Granted Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who ...

27-08-2025 | 3:49 PM

CDF Personnel Deployed to Protect Paddy Warehouses

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Steps have been taken to deploy civil defense force personnel to safeguard paddy warehouses owned by the Paddy Marketing Board, a...

27-08-2025 | 2:58 PM

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Traffic Alert: Road Repairs Prompt Diversions!

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police announced the temporary closure of the first and second lanes on the road heading toward Colombo, from the Devi Balika roundabout to the D.S. Senanayake Junction in Borella, due to the risk of road subsidence.In an official statement, police said that cracks and waste water leakages were observed on the road since the morning of Wednesday, August 27, prompting immediate safety measures.Renovation and repair wo...

27-08-2025 | 5:01 PM

Fast, Armed, and Friendly—USS Tulsa Visits Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the arrival of the USS Tulsa (LCS 16), an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship, at the Port of Colombo on August 27 for a brief stopover to refuel and resupply.Built for sp...

27-08-2025 | 4:16 PM

Kachchatheevu Belongs to Sri Lanka—Full Stop!

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has firmly reiterated that Kachchatheevu Island belongs to Sri Lanka, dismissing recent remarks made during election campaigns in South India, including those by Indian actor ...

27-08-2025 | 4:10 PM

Fast, Armed, and Friendly—USS Tulsa Visits Colombo

27-08-2025 | 4:16 PM

Kachchatheevu Belongs to Sri Lanka—Full Stop!

27-08-2025 | 4:10 PM

Local News

Wajira Abeywardena Criticizes Ranil's Arrest

COLOMBO(News 1st) - The United National Party (UNP) held a media briefing in Colombo today to extend gratitude to all those who supported former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in securing bail.UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena, General Secretary Thalatha Athukorala, and Deputy Leader Akila Viraj Kariy...

27-08-2025 | 1:19 PM