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Sri Lankans Can Travel to Maldives Visa-Free

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government of the Maldives has announced that Sri Lankan citizens will now be eligible for free 90-day on-arrival tourist visa...

30-07-2025 | 5:04 PM

Ex-Navy Chief Remanded in 2010 Murder Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne has been remanded until August 13 following his appearance before Polgahawela Magistrat...

30-07-2025 | 4:54 PM

MPs Daughter Arrested Over Illegal Jeep Import

COLOMBO (News 1st); Rochelle Abeygunawardena, daughter of former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena, has been taken into custody by the Panadura-Walana ...

30-07-2025 | 4:09 PM

Facts About Strongest Earthquakes Ever Recorded

(AP) One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, causing tsunami waves to wash ashore in Japan and Alaska...

30-07-2025 | 3:54 PM

Don’t Share Your OTP : WhatsApp Scams on the Rise

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Police Media Division has issued a public warning following a surge in complaints related to unauthorized access to ...

30-07-2025 | 3:44 PM

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Gotabaya Willing to Testify — But Not in Jaffna

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed the Supreme Court of his willingness to provide testimony in the habeas corpus case filed by the families of Lalith Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan, two human rights activists who disappeared in 2011.This announcement was made during a hearing on an appeal petition related to the case.President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, appearing on behalf of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, conveyed the fo...

30-07-2025 | 6:48 PM

Army Commander Lasantha Rodrigo: 1-Year Extension

COLOMBO (News 1st); Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, the current Commander of the Army, will receive a one-year extension of service, effective from August 1.The announcement was made by the Army Spokesperson on Wednesday (30).Lieutenant General ...

30-07-2025 | 6:45 PM

No Price, No Storage — Yala Harvest in Crisis

COLOMBO (News 1st); As the Yala season paddy harvesting gets underway across the Polonnaruwa District, farmers are voicing serious concerns over the lack of access to government paddy warehouses, which remain unopened despite the ongoing harvest.Polo...

30-07-2025 | 6:34 PM

Army Commander Lasantha Rodrigo: 1-Year Extension

30-07-2025 | 6:45 PM

No Price, No Storage — Yala Harvest in Crisis

30-07-2025 | 6:34 PM

Local News

Organized Crime Gang Member Among 11 Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st); Eleven suspects, including a known member of an organized crime gang, were arrested in the Bangadeniya area of Chilaw.The arrests were carried out by a team of officers from the Chilaw Police, acting on a tip-off. The suspects are reported to be residents of Borella and Wanathamu...

30-07-2025 | 2:14 PM