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Jailer, Prison Officers Remanded Over Inmate Death

COLOMBO (News 1st); An internal inquiry has been launched into the death of an inmate at Colombo Magazine Prison, authorities confirmed.The investigat...

30-04-2026 | 11:51 AM

Temporary Housing for Ditwah Victims by May

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued directives to complete the construction of temporary housing by the end of May for ...

30-04-2026 | 10:23 AM

Suspect Arrested in Homagama with Foreign Pistol

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect has been arrested in Homagama in possession of a foreign-manufactured pistol.The arrest was made during an operation co...

30-04-2026 | 10:20 AM

Sri Lanka Customs to Launch Three New ICT Systems

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Customs Department will introduce three new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems today.Accordingly th...

30-04-2026 | 10:19 AM

Finance Secretary to Skip COPF Meeting

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Dr. Harsha de Silva, Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), stated that Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriy...

30-04-2026 | 10:17 AM

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Treasury Secretary to Appear Before COPF

COLOMBO (News 1st); Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) today to provide explanations regarding an incident involving the misplacement of US$2.5 million in government funds.According to a notification issued by the Committee on Public Finance, the Treasury Secretary, along with a group of senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, will appear before the committee at 2....

30-04-2026 | 12:16 PM

MAPPED: Traffic Plan For May Day In Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have announced comprehensive security arrangements, traffic control measures and road restrictions ahead of International Workers’ Day, as multiple May Day processions, rallies and commemorative events are schedul...

30-04-2026 | 11:31 AM

'Restore Pride and Performance of SLC': Eran

COLOMBO (News 1st); Eran Wickramaratne, the newly appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee says he assumed duties in his position following an invitation from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Sports...

30-04-2026 | 10:56 AM

MAPPED: Traffic Plan For May Day In Colombo

30-04-2026 | 11:31 AM

'Restore Pride and Performance of SLC': Eran

30-04-2026 | 10:56 AM

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Ranil's Team Slams High Commission Corruption

COLOMBO (News1st) – President's Counsel Tilak Marapana, defending former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in a high-profile misuse of public funds case, unleashed explosive accusations on Wednesday (29), blaming the Sri Lankan High Commission in the UK and a travel firm for orchestrating fraud through...

30-04-2026 | 9:12 AM