Acting Commissioner General of Prisons Prasad Hemantha Kumara has revealed new details surrounding the deadly violence at Sri Lank - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today reported facts to court regarding the deadly clash at the Negombo Prison.The sub - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...

Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two other accused were today served indictments before the Colombo High Court ...

The number of dengue patients has increased to 53,159 so far this year.The National Dengue Control Unit stated that 19,318 ...

The Sirasa - Ruhunu Maya Poson Pooja and the Poson Zones remain open to devotees today.The Sirasa Ramba Damsaviya Poson Zone, ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has recorded a remarkable surge in global stability, climbing to 67th place in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026, a significant improvement from its 97th position in the ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) says the maximum retail prices of 60 types of medicines will be revised. Chairman of the NMRA, Specialist Dr. Ananda ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the countries seeking urgent financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as the institution moves swiftly to deploy a massive $4 billion ...

COLOMBO (News 1st);The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued an Extraordinary Gazette Notification introducing the “Repatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lanka Rules No. 2 of 2026” under the Central ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court today (9) sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty on multiple corruption charges.

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to Sri Lanka Railways, train services between Badulla and Nanu Oya will resume from tomorrow, following the completion of reconstruction work on the Nanu Oya–Ambewela ...