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Defense Secretary Inspects Doppler Radar

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Secretary of Defense, Retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha has conducted an inspection tour of the Doppler Weather Radar ...

06-07-2025 | 4:38 PM

12,000 Accident Deaths Reported Annually in SL

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Health reports that between 10,000 and 12,000 people die annually in Sri Lanka due to accidents, accounting for 8...

06-07-2025 | 4:10 PM

First Norochcholai Generator Back Online

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced that the first generator of the Norochcholai Power Plant will be reconnected to the ...

06-07-2025 | 12:54 PM

Major Police Operation Nets Over 450 Suspects

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A total of 457 suspects were arrested in a special operation conducted in the Galle, Matara, and Elpitiya police divisions betwee...

06-07-2025 | 12:52 PM

Police Launch Investigation Into Kosgama Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Three police teams have been deployed to investigate a shooting incident that occurred this morning in the Kosgama Suduwella area...

06-07-2025 | 12:47 PM

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Sri Lanka’s Lifesavers to Compete on Global Stage

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is gearing up to make a splash on the international stage as ten of its top lifesaving athletes prepare to compete in the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships 2025, scheduled to take place from July 7 to 15 in Swansea, Wales, UK.Organized under the auspices of the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) and the Commonwealth Games Federation, this prestigious event is not only a showcase of elite aquatic skill and...

06-07-2025 | 8:45 PM

K. Pushpakumar alias Iniya Bharathi Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Ampara District Organizer of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal party and former member of the Eastern Provincial Council K. Pushpakumar alias Iniya Bharathi has been arrested. He was arrested over the abduction and disappe...

06-07-2025 | 7:24 PM

Two Remanded Over Marawila Businessman Murder

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Two suspects in connection to the murder of a young businessman in the Katuneriya of Marawila have been remanded until the 14th, following their production before the Marawila Magistrate’s Court.Additionally, a 16-year-old suspec...

06-07-2025 | 4:45 PM

K. Pushpakumar alias Iniya Bharathi Arrested

06-07-2025 | 7:24 PM

Two Remanded Over Marawila Businessman Murder

06-07-2025 | 4:45 PM

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Airport Customs Foil Smuggling Attempt at BIA

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Four Sri Lankan have been arrested by customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle out a consignment of liquor and cardamom valued at approximately Rs. 15 million.The suspects are residents of Colombo and Hatton and had returned from a ...

06-07-2025 | 12:45 PM