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Three Killed in Road Accidents

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A foreign national has died after being struck by a jeep in Weligama.Police said the victim was a 42-year-old Slovak national, an...

03-01-2026 | 12:34 PM

Coconut Exports Surpass USD 1 Billion

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Foreign exchange earnings from the export of coconut and coconut-based products have exceeded US$1 billion.The Ministry of Indust...

03-01-2026 | 12:33 PM

Govt Analyst Reports to Be Issued Within 3 Months

Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara says steps are being taken to issue government analyst reports within three months.H...

03-01-2026 | 7:18 AM

Voting Rights to Sri Lankans Abroad

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra says discussions have commenced with the Election Comm...

03-01-2026 | 7:14 AM

AKD Seeks New Year Blessings from Maha Nayake

COLOMBO(News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake obtained blessings for the New Year from the Maha Nayake of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya,...

02-01-2026 | 7:24 PM

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Water Supply Disrupted in Several Areas

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water supply has been suspended to several areas following a sudden rupture in the main pipeline supplying water from Ambathale to Dehiwala.Accordingly, water supply has been disrupted in Moratuwa, Rawathawatta, Soysapura, Ratmalana, Mount Lavinia, Dehiwala, Wellawatta, Pamankada, Mulleriyawa and Kolonnawa.Meanwhile, water is being supplied to Battaramulla at low-pressure.The Water Supply and Drai...

03-01-2026 | 9:47 AM

Navy Seizes Drugs Worth Rs. 75 Bn in 2025

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Navy says 376 suspects were arrested and drugs worth approximately Rs. 75,000 million were seized during operations conducted last year across the country’s coastal areas and sea zones.The Navy said the seizures include...

03-01-2026 | 8:51 AM

No Delays: 2026 Housing Projects to Be Completed

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that all housing projects planned under the 2026 Budget allocations are completed within the stipulated timeframes and handed over to the public without delay....

03-01-2026 | 8:18 AM

Navy Seizes Drugs Worth Rs. 75 Bn in 2025

03-01-2026 | 8:51 AM

No Delays: 2026 Housing Projects to Be Completed

03-01-2026 | 8:18 AM

Local News

Destruction of Heroin Under Police Supervision

COLOMBO(News 1st); The destruction of 170 kilograms of heroin, following the completion of all legal proceedings, took place today.The operation was carried out under strict supervision and monitoring.What were these Narcotics, and when were they taken into police custody?These drugs were seized on ...

02-01-2026 | 6:51 PM