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Abdul Wazeeth Sworn In as SLMC MP

COLOMBO (News 1st): M.S. Abdul Wazeeth of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, to...

08-07-2025 | 11:57 AM

IMF Backs Sri Lanka’s Plan to Transform Economy

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has unveiled a reform agenda aimed at unlocking long-term growth and resilience, as outlined in the latest International...

08-07-2025 | 11:38 AM

Ministry of Energy to Auction 14 Luxury Vehicles

COLOMBO (News 1st): Tenders have been called for the sale of 14 luxury vehicles owned by the Ministry of Power and Energy.According to the Ministry, t...

08-07-2025 | 10:27 AM

Nishantha Jayaweera Appointed to Parliament

COLOMBO (News 1st): Nishantha Jayaweera has been officially appointed to Parliament to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Harshana Sur...

08-07-2025 | 9:15 AM

All Schools to Mark Mosquito Control Day Tomorrow

COLOMBO (News 1st): As part of the nationwide "Clean Sri Lanka" programme, tomorrow has been declared as a National Mosquito Control Day in all school...

08-07-2025 | 9:12 AM

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100k Bribe Demand Lands Tax Officer in Hot Water

COLOMBO (News 1st); K.C.K. Kumara, the Deputy Commissioner of the City Branch of the Inland Revenue Department, was taken into custody on Monday (7) by officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).According to a statement released by the Commission, the arrest occurred around 3:00 PM at the City Branch office of the Inland Revenue Department. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by a businessman from ...

08-07-2025 | 1:09 PM

Suspects Detained Over Killings Linked to Pillayan

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that three individuals arrested based on information revealed by Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pillayan, are currently being interrogated in connection with killings and abductions,.A...

08-07-2025 | 12:59 PM

SC Slams Police Over Unlawful Arrests of Farmers

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has declared that police violated the fundamental rights of two farmers during a 2018 protest in Polonnaruwa, ordering personal compensation from the officer in charge at the time.The protest, held i...

08-07-2025 | 12:56 PM

Suspects Detained Over Killings Linked to Pillayan

08-07-2025 | 12:59 PM

SC Slams Police Over Unlawful Arrests of Farmers

08-07-2025 | 12:56 PM

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Three Under Interrogation Following Pillayan's Tip

COLOMBO (News 1st): Police have confirmed that three individuals arrested based on revelations made by Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, commonly known as Pillayan, are currently being detained and interrogated.According to police, the suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act for a...

08-07-2025 | 9:09 AM