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Tour Guides Arrested Over Sexual Abuse of Tourist

COLOMBO (News 1st): Two tour guides have been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a Turkish woman at a hotel in Weligama.Police said the 31-year-o...

03-04-2026 | 12:29 PM

Insurance Scheme Introduced For Divers

COLOMBO(News 1st); The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has taken steps to introduce an insurance scheme for divers.This is being implemented...

03-04-2026 | 11:35 AM

Russia Pledges Support for Sri Lanka’s Energy Need

COLOMBO(News 1st); Russia has pledged significant support to help Sri Lanka meet its energy needs during a high-level meeting between Russian Deputy F...

03-04-2026 | 11:16 AM

CID Probes Ishara Sewwandi’s Birthday Party Claim

COLOMBO(News 1st); The investigation into the alleged birthday party of Ishara Sewwandi, a prime suspect in the murder of organized criminal Ganemulla...

03-04-2026 | 10:22 AM

Kush Drug Bust At Katunayake Airport

COLOMBO(News 1st); A foreign national who brought a consignment of “Kush” drugs worth Rs. 217.79 million into the country has been arrested at the Ban...

03-04-2026 | 10:17 AM

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Fertilizer Distribution Open On Weekends & Holiday

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The decision has been made to keep all agricultural service centers open on weekends and public holidays.Commissioner General of the Department of Agrarian Development in Sri Lanka Dhammika Ranatunga said the move was aimed at ensuring the timely distribution of fertilizer for the Yala season.He added that arrangements have been made to supply the required fertilizer directly from agricultural service centers. A sack of ...

03-04-2026 | 2:50 PM

Two Dead and One Critically Injured in Thelikada

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The bodies of a woman and a man with stab wounds were discovered this morning at a house in Telikada, Elpitiya.Police said the woman was found lying in front of the house, while the man was discovered in a shed behind the house.A...

03-04-2026 | 2:14 PM

Scheduled Water Cuts Announced for Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a system to supply water according to a schedule for several areas in the Colombo District from today until April 10.The move aims to minimize inconvenience to consumers ...

02-04-2026 | 7:07 PM

Two Dead and One Critically Injured in Thelikada

03-04-2026 | 2:14 PM

Scheduled Water Cuts Announced for Colombo

02-04-2026 | 7:07 PM

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Christians Mark Good Friday Today

COLOMBO(News 1st); Today marks Good Friday, a solemn day that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.In the Christian faith, it is believed that Jesus Christ rose from the dead on the Sunday following Good Friday, symbolizing hope and renewal.Across the world, Christians observe this...

03-04-2026 | 10:10 AM