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Nationwide Drug Op Sees Massive Drug Seizures

COLOMBO (News1st): A total of 53,737 suspects have been arrested so far since the launch of “Rata Ma Ekata" the nationwide operation. The arrests...

28-12-2025 | 10:51 AM

Indian Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing

COLOMBO (News1st): Three Indian fishermen have been arrested in the seas off Delft Island.Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath, said tha...

28-12-2025 | 10:23 AM

Special Transport Services for Commuters

COLOMBO (News1st): Special transport services for people returning to Colombo from their hometowns following the festive season will operate starting ...

28-12-2025 | 9:02 AM

No Departure Tax For Travelers Using MIA

COLOMBO (News1st): The departure tax exercised from passengers leaving the country via the Mattala International Airport has been removed.The decision...

28-12-2025 | 7:52 AM

Legendary Singer Latha Walpola Passes Away

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Legendary singer Latha Walpola, fondly known as the Nightingale of Sinhala Music, has passed away at the age of 91.Family members...

27-12-2025 | 8:50 PM

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84% of Disaster Victims Receive Relief Allowance

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Disaster Relief Services Center says that 84 percent of those affected by the recent disaster have received the Rs. 25,000 allowance.Assistant Secretary Jayathisi Munasinghe said that individuals who are yet to receive the allowance can contact their respective Divisional Secretariats. He also added that the disbursement of the Rs. 15,000 allowance for schoolchildren affected by the disaster has now commenced....

28-12-2025 | 1:52 PM

2200+ Persons with Disabilities Affected by Ditwah

COLOMBO (News 1st): National Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities says that nearly 2,200 persons with disabilities have been affected by the recent disaster situation.The office further noted that the essential equipment used by these individual...

28-12-2025 | 9:05 AM

Public To Pay Final Respects To Latha Walpola

COLOMBO (News1st): The body of late veteran singer Latha Walpola will be kept at a private funeral parlour in Borella from 3:00pm today, for the public to pay their final respects.She passed away last night while receiving treatment at hospital.Latha...

28-12-2025 | 7:53 AM

2200+ Persons with Disabilities Affected by Ditwah

28-12-2025 | 9:05 AM

Public To Pay Final Respects To Latha Walpola

28-12-2025 | 7:53 AM

Local News

Six Arrested With Petrol Bombs In Seeduwa

COLOMBO (News 1st) -Six suspects, who were reportedly preparing to attack a group of people, have been arrested with six petrol bombs at a hotel in Seeduwa.The arrests were made during a raid conducted by officers of the Western Province North Crimes Division, based on a tip-off.Police said the hote...

27-12-2025 | 6:12 PM