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Kalu Ganga Reaches Minor Flood Level
23-05-2026 | 4:22 PM

Kalu Ganga Reaches Minor Flood Level

COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to the latest annoncemen...
Main Suspect in Sirisara Uyana Shooting Arrested
23-05-2026 | 4:00 PM

Main Suspect in Sirisara Uyana Shooting Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The main suspect in the shooting i...
PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Returns to Sri Lanka
23-05-2026 | 2:49 PM

PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Returns to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuri...
Death penalty for five in Bataduwa murder case
23-05-2026 | 2:41 PM

Death penalty for five in Bataduwa murder case

COLOMBO (News 1st): Five individuals who attacked and k...

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Sri Lankan Authorities Launch Sea Rescue Operation
23-05-2026 | 2:38 PM

Sri Lankan Authorities Launch Sea Rescue Operation

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Director General of the Department of Fisheries, Susantha Kahawatte, says that efforts are underway to tow back to shore, three Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels that are in distress at sea.The Director General explained that another trawler owned by the same operator set ...
2 red-notice suspects among 21 deported from Dubai
23-05-2026 | 2:03 PM

2 red-notice suspects among 21 deported from Dubai

COLOMBO (News 1st): Police said that two of the 21 suspects deported to Sri Lanka from Dubai were individuals for whom Interpol Red Notices had been issued.The suspects linked to organised criminal activities was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake yesterday. Among thos...
Flood Warning Extended for Attanagalu Oya Basin
23-05-2026 | 9:49 AM

Flood Warning Extended for Attanagalu Oya Basin

COLOMBO (News 1st); The flood warning issued for the Attanagalu Oya basin has been extended for another 48 hours.The Department of Irrigation advises the public as well as the drivers traveling along both main and side roads across these areas, to remain highly vigilant regarding this situation.Mean...
116 Suspected Meningitis Cases Reported
23-05-2026 | 8:17 AM

116 Suspected Meningitis Cases Reported

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health states that 116 patients suspected of contracting meningitis have been reported from several areas across the island so far.Dr. Palitha Karunapema, Chief Epidemiologist of the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health, said that the disease spreads primar...
New Evidence Heard in Chandrasena Death Probe
23-05-2026 | 7:56 AM

New Evidence Heard in Chandrasena Death Probe

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today heard further evidence for the fourth time in the Magistrate’s inquiry into the suspicious death of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena.During today’s proceedings before Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amara...
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