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Lanka Coal Company Ships To Arrive From April 20th

COLOMBO (News 1st);The Lanka Coal Company, which was awarded the tender for the emergency purchase of coal, has announced that its coal shipments will...

28-03-2026 | 6:11 PM

Drugs Worth Rs. 204.5 Million Seized at BIA

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Customs authorities at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake have arrested a suspect in possession of narcotics valued a...

28-03-2026 | 1:31 PM

50% Police Promotions Completed

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that 50 percent of promotions for police officers have already been granted addi...

28-03-2026 | 1:29 PM

Man Arrested in Warakapola With 1,235L of Diesel

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect was arrested in Mahena, Warakapola for possessing 1,235 liters of diesel without a license.Police said the arrested ind...

28-03-2026 | 1:27 PM

18 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Negombo

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police have arrested 18 foreign nationals in Negombo for defrauding money online.The suspects include 16 Chinese nationals and tw...

28-03-2026 | 11:30 AM

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CPC Officials Appointed To Address Fuel Issues

COLOMBO (News 1st);Five officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation have been appointed to coordinate with all ministries A QR code system to be introduced for agricultural lands and other sectors requiring fuel It was decided at the committee appointed to oversee the distribution of essential goods to appoint five officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to cover all ministries in order to examine fuel-related issues and und...

28-03-2026 | 4:38 PM

Police Arrest Drug Suspect In Balumgala

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect transporting drugs in a car was arrested in Balumgala, Keppetipola.Police say that during a quick roadblock vehicle check, 245 grams of ICE and 206 grams of Heroin were discovered in the car.The arrested individual is a ...

28-03-2026 | 3:08 PM

Sathosa to Release 20 Essential Food Items in Bulk

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Chairman of Lanka Sathosa, Samitha Perera said steps have been taken to release 20 essential food items in bulk to the market ahead of the festive season.He stated that these measures are being implemented in collaboration with g...

28-03-2026 | 11:39 AM

Police Arrest Drug Suspect In Balumgala

28-03-2026 | 3:08 PM

Sathosa to Release 20 Essential Food Items in Bulk

28-03-2026 | 11:39 AM

Local News

SLTDA provides 400,000L of Fuel to Tour Operators

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has provided 400,000 liters of fuel to registered tour operators under a special QR system for the tourism sector.Its Chairman, Buddhika Hewawasam, said the allocation includes 200,000 liters of diesel and 200,000 liters of petrol, in ...

28-03-2026 | 10:35 AM