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Speculation Drove Dollar Spike: Central Bank Chief

Speculation Drove Dollar Spike: Central Bank Chief

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has moved to reassure the public over recent volatility in the foreign exchange market, with Governor Dr....

Third Arrest Made in Galle Drive-By Killing Case

26-05-2026 | 12:26 PM

Third Arrest Made in Galle Drive-By Killing Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect accused of aiding and abe...

Special Traffic and Security Plan Ahead of Hajj

26-05-2026 | 12:05 PM

Special Traffic and Security Plan Ahead of Hajj

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have announced com...

Verdict Delayed in Sarana Gunawardena Cases

26-05-2026 | 11:56 AM

Verdict Delayed in Sarana Gunawardena Cases

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court has set asid...

Colombo Port Revenue Surges 20%

26-05-2026 | 11:38 AM

Colombo Port Revenue Surges 20%

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Port has recorded a 20 perc...

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'Strait of Hormuz Traffic to Return to Pre-War'

'Strait of Hormuz Traffic to Return to Pre-War'

Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported today that a potential deal between Iran and the United States stipulates that the number of ships able to transit the Strait of Hormuz would return...

"Good News In Few Hours," Says US State Secretary

"Good News In Few Hours," Says US State Secretary

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day India tour, told reporters in Delhi that there is a possibility of "good news" regarding the peace deal with Iran later today.

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Araqchi Discuss Efforts to End US-Israeli War

Araqchi Discuss Efforts to End US-Israeli War

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt to discuss the latest diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli...

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AG Moves to Indict Ex-Police Chief Deshabandu

26-05-2026 | 11:36 AM

AG Moves to Indict Ex-Police Chief Deshabandu

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that indictments will be filed within a month against former Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon over his alleged involvement in the 2022 attack on protesters at the Galle Face “GotaGoGama” site.The developm...

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Remittances Surge to $3.06 Bn

26-05-2026 | 10:25 AM

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Remittances Surge to $3.06 Bn

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka has recorded a significant rise in foreign remittances during the first four months of 2026, with earnings reaching approximately US$3.06 billion, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.The figure marks a notable increase compared to the same period in ...

CCD Recovers Two Revolvers Linked To Duminda

26-05-2026 | 8:35 AM

CCD Recovers Two Revolvers Linked To Duminda

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has recovered two revolvers belonging to a suspect known as "Wanathe Duminda," who is currently in detention.The weapons were found during interrogations conducted with him.Police stated that he had been behind the shooting that killed two indivi...

Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz 30 Days After Peace

26-05-2026 | 8:17 AM

Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz 30 Days After Peace

The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to ⁠end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday citing a Middle East diplomatic source.Iran would proceed to clear mines from the strait during a 30-day window f...

Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 8.75%

26-05-2026 | 7:47 AM

Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 8.75%

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Monetary Policy Board has raised the country’s key interest rate, the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), by 1 percentage point to 8.75%, following its meeting held yesterday (25). This decision was taken after reviewing both local and global economic developments and how they are l...

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AG Moves to Indict Ex-Police Chief Deshabandu

AG Moves to Indict Ex-Police Chief Deshabandu

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that indictments will be filed within a month against former Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon over his alleged involvement in the 2022 attack on protester

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Remittances Surge to $3.06 Bn

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Remittances Surge to $3.06 Bn

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka has recorded a significant rise in foreign remittances during the first four months of 2026, with earnings reaching approximately US$3.06 billion, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.The figure marks

CCD Recovers Two Revolvers Linked To Duminda

CCD Recovers Two Revolvers Linked To Duminda

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has recovered two revolvers belonging to a suspect known as "Wanathe Duminda," who is currently in detention.The weapons were found during interrogations conducted with him.Police stated that he h

Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz 30 Days After Peace

Iran To Open Strait Of Hormuz 30 Days After Peace

The U.S. and Iran are discussing a plan to open the Strait of Hormuz about 30 days after the two countries reach a deal to ⁠end hostilities, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday citing a Middle East diplomatic source.Iran would proceed to clea

Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 8.75%

Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate to 8.75%

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Monetary Policy Board has raised the country’s key interest rate, the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR), by 1 percentage point to 8.75%, following its meeting held yesterday (25). This decision was taken after reviewing both local a

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