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Thousands Join ‘Care & Dare in Central Province

COLOMBO (News 1st): Nearly three months have passed since Cyclone Ditwah struck, yet many citizens continue to face hardship. Gammadda remains committ...

22-02-2026 | 10:30 PM

Payagala Train Accident: Two Dead

COLOMBO (News 1st): Two of the three individuals injured in the accident at the Payagala railway crossing have succumbed to their injuries, according ...

22-02-2026 | 4:53 PM

Raids in Anuradhapura and Mt. Lavinia

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect has been arrested with 255 grams of heroin in Anuradhapura.According to Police, the raid was carried out following...

22-02-2026 | 3:35 PM

02 Nabbed with Drugs in A'pura and Mt.Lavinia

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect has been arrested in Anuradhapura Sacred City with 255g of heroin.The arrest was carried out in a raid conducted by a t...

22-02-2026 | 1:44 PM

Akuregoda Gunman Produced Before Court Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The gunman arrested in connection with the Akuregoda double murder is scheduled to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s C...

22-02-2026 | 12:50 PM

More Latest News

Rains to Subside as Low-Pressure Area Moves Away

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology says that the heavy rainfall currently affecting the island is expected to gradually decrease as the low-pressure area in the Southwest Bay of Bengal moves further away from the island. However, Several spells of showers are expected, in the Northern, North-Central, and North-Western Provinces including in the Trincomalee District.Showers may occur during the morning hours in the Southern Co...

23-02-2026 | 7:12 AM

Disaster Hotlines Open for Exam Candidates

COLOMBO (News 1st) -The special hotlines exam candidates can call in case of a disaster are as follows: The Disaster Management Centre hotline is 117.In addition, the following numbers can be used to report disaster situations:011 3 66 80 ...

22-02-2026 | 8:27 PM

Thousands Flock to Gammadda’s ‘Care & Dare’ Camps

Sri Lanka (News 1st) — Nearly three months after Cyclone Ditwah tore through Sri Lanka with floods and landslides that shattered homes, livelihoods and access to basic services, Gammadda’s “Care & Dare” today concluded its 9th and 10th reco...

22-02-2026 | 7:11 PM

Disaster Hotlines Open for Exam Candidates

22-02-2026 | 8:27 PM

Thousands Flock to Gammadda’s ‘Care & Dare’ Camps

22-02-2026 | 7:11 PM

Local News

Coastal Railway Services Restored

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Department of Railways says that train services along the Coastal Railway Line which was disrupted due to an accident at the Payagala railway crossing has been restored. A cab collided with a train at the crossing, resulting in injuries to three individuals this morning.&nb...

22-02-2026 | 12:48 PM