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Over 31,000 Drug Trafficking Cases Filed

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka police says that a total of 31,209 cases have been filed against drug traffickers under the special operation targeting...

05-07-2025 | 10:09 AM

Plans Unveiled for Drug Rehab Centers

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board says that there are over 300,000 drug addicts across the country.Director General of t...

05-07-2025 | 10:07 AM

Second Phase of Aswasuma Sees 1.26 Mn Applicants

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment states that appeals for the Aswasuma relief program ...

05-07-2025 | 7:42 AM

Excise Revenue Surpasses Target

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Excise Department recorded a revenue of Rs. 120.5 billion during the first six months of the year.This marks a 102.6 percent ...

05-07-2025 | 7:39 AM

Dengue Awareness Week Reveals Breeding sites

COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to the National Dengue Control Unit, 185 schools have been identified as mosquito breeding grounds, following inspectio...

05-07-2025 | 7:36 AM

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Police Commission Orders Investigation

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Police Commission has decided to launch an investigation into the shooting death of a youth in Andana road, Koskella of Kahawatta.The Commission stated that the directive regarding the investigation will be conveyed to the Acting Inspector General of Police.The investigation is to be completed within a month, and the report must be submitted to the Police Commission.The incident occurred on the 30th of June, when...

05-07-2025 | 12:12 PM

Police Continue Probe into Borella T56 Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a person in the Halgahakumbura area of Borella.Police said the suspects, aged 18 and 19, are residents of the Borella and Wellampitiya areas. One whom is ...

05-07-2025 | 12:10 PM

All Suspects Arrested in Murder of Businessman

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police say all suspects involved in the murder of a young businessman from the Katuneriya area in Marawila have been arrested.According to police, four suspects including the main suspect was taken into custody. All of them were ...

05-07-2025 | 12:09 PM

Police Continue Probe into Borella T56 Shooting

05-07-2025 | 12:10 PM

All Suspects Arrested in Murder of Businessman

05-07-2025 | 12:09 PM

Local News

Public Security Minister Vows Action on Shootings

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala says that discussions are currently underway regarding the recent shootings and the steps to be taken in response to them.The Minister noted that a special meeting was held with the heads of the Police Special...

05-07-2025 | 7:23 AM