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CID Records Statements From Over 150 People

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Police say the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded statements from more than 150 people, including inmates, ...

13-07-2026 | 12:54 PM

Survey Launched on Incomplete Gov.Housing Projects

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The government has launched a survey into incomplete government housing projects in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.Deputy Min...

13-07-2026 | 12:51 PM

22-Year-Old Arrested in Maharagama with Firearm

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect has been arrested in Maharagama with a firearm resembling a revolver.Police say that the suspect was arrested along wit...

13-07-2026 | 12:48 PM

5,000+ Patients for Kidney Stone Removal Surgeries

COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa more than 5,000 patients are currently on the waiting list for kidney stone...

13-07-2026 | 12:46 PM

Sinner Holds Off Zverev To Defend Wimbledon Title

Jannik Sinner demonstrated once again why he is the world's best player by holding off Alexander Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon men's singles ti...

13-07-2026 | 10:18 AM

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Sri Lanka Bans Imports Made Using Forced Labour

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Government has banned the import of goods that are wholly or partially produced, mined, or manufactured using forced labour effective immediately.The order was issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and took effect from July 10.Under the new regulations, importers must submit documents to the Director General of Customs confirming that i...

13-07-2026 | 8:04 AM

Final Rites of Mariazelle Goonetilleke Today (13)

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The final rites of veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke will be held at 5.00 p.m. today at the Borella General Cemetery.Her remains have been placed at a private funeral parlour in Borella for the public to pay their final resp...

13-07-2026 | 7:26 AM

Coal Transcations Hearings Continues For A 3rd Day

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Three officials, including Deputy General Manager of the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant Thushan Abeykoon, have been summoned before the Special Presidential Commission into Coal Procurement today to give evidence.Deputy General Manag...

13-07-2026 | 7:14 AM

Final Rites of Mariazelle Goonetilleke Today (13)

13-07-2026 | 7:26 AM

Coal Transcations Hearings Continues For A 3rd Day

13-07-2026 | 7:14 AM

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Negombo Prison Clash Cases To Be Heard Online

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Prisons says court proceedings of inmates in the Negombo Prison clash will be conducted online from today.Prior to the recent deadly clash, Negombo Prison housed around 2,400 inmates.Following the violence, the majority of inmates were transferred to other pris...

13-07-2026 | 7:13 AM