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CID to Investigate Seizure of Mobile Phones

COLOMBO (News1st): The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will carry out investigations in relation to the discovery of smart phones and accessor...

18-01-2026 | 10:50 PM

Bus Accident In Haldummulla Kills Driver

COLOMBO (News 1st): A bus driver was killed in an accident in Uvathenna, HaldummullaPolice confirmed that six others sustained injuries in the acciden...

18-01-2026 | 5:10 PM

Upto 10,000 Civil Security Officers To Join Police

COLOMBO (News1st): Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya stated that personnel from the Civil Security Forces will be recruited to address...

18-01-2026 | 1:45 PM

PM Urges to Prioritize Children’s Future

COLOMBO (News1st): Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that decisions regarding education must be made solely for the benefit of children...

18-01-2026 | 1:43 PM

World’s Largest Purple Star Sapphire Unveiled

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Star of Pure Land, a GIA-certified natural purple star sapphire and the world's largest documented specimen of its kind, was f...

18-01-2026 | 12:46 PM

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882 Arrested in "A Nation United" Operation

COLOMBO (News 1st):Another 882 suspects have been arrested under the "A Nation United" operation.These arrests were made during 879 raids conducted across the island yesterday.Among the suspects, 9 received detention orders and One suspect has been referred to rehabilitation.400 grams of heroin were also seized during 269 raids carried out by the Police.One kilogram and 11 grams of ICE were also seized by the police in 315 raids carried out.The p...

18-01-2026 | 10:49 PM

Nobel Body Reaffirms Prize Integrity Rules

The Nobel Peace Prize Organization has issued a firm clarification regarding the integrity and administration of the Nobel Prizes. In a statement released today, the Foundation reiterated its commitment to upholding Alfred Nobel’s will and prote...

18-01-2026 | 9:17 PM

Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill Challenged

COLOMBO (News 1st):The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been challenged by several petitions in the SC. Petitioners claim that several provisions in the Bill are unconstitutional.The petitioners include former MPs M.M. Premasiri, Nawarathna B...

18-01-2026 | 5:12 PM

Nobel Body Reaffirms Prize Integrity Rules

18-01-2026 | 9:17 PM

Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill Challenged

18-01-2026 | 5:12 PM

Local News

CID Probes Phone Seizure in Prison Ward

COLOMBO (News1st): The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will carry out investigations in relation to the discovery of smart phones and accessories discovered in a Welikada Prison ward housing several former ministers.The seized items are scheduled to be handed over to the CID within the next ...

18-01-2026 | 11:52 AM