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COLOMBO (News 1st): The unrest that erupted inside the Mahara Prison has now been brought under complete controL.But as authorities restore normalcy, the scale of destruction left behind inside the prison complex reveals the severity of the incide…

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A 40-year-old foreign national was intercepted by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle 39,400 foreign cigarettes into the country.

Newsfirst·15h ago·2 min read

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's headline inflation accelerated to 7.3% in July 2026 from 6.8% in June, according to the latest Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) data released by the Central Bank and the Department of Census and Statistics.

Newswire·14h ago·2 min read

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned the Government’s ability to manage the country, arguing that its failure to effectively run the prison system raises serious concerns over its capacity to address the needs of the public.

Newswire·14h ago·1 min read

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise Initiative, describing the move as a demonstration of his commitment to unity, harmony and constru…

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National team ranks 1st out of over 80 countries after preliminary rounds — the best result in Sri Lankan debating history Sri Lanka’s national schools debating team has delivered the finest performance in the country’s history at the World School…

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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Prisons says the unrest among inmates at Mahara Prison has now been brought completely under control.Prisons Department Spokesperson A.C.

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COLOMBO (News1st): SLPP National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has voiced serious concerns over the country's prison administration following another prison unrest incident, describing it as the second major prison disturbance…

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COLOMBO (News1st): The National Council for Road Safety has launched raids to track down manufacturers and sellers of substandard motorcycle helmets that are not SLS certified.

Newsfirst·18h ago·1 min read

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Kandy Municipal Council has announced that the supply of water will be suspended for 12 hours today, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, across several areas in Kandy.The interruption is due to urgent electrical maintenance work at t…

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Dengue Control Unit states that dengue cases have decreased by approximately 18% compared to the previous week.The total number of dengue cases reported in the country stands at 85,364.The highest number of dengue…

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police have launched an investigation through two separate teams into the fatal shooting of a man in the Kandawala.

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Examinations has announced that all tution classes, lectures, seminars, and workshops related to the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination must cease by midnight on August 5.During this period, the printing and dis…

Newsfirst·19h ago·1 min read

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police say the unrest among inmates at Mahara Prison has now been brought under control.Police Media Spokesperson, ASP F.

Newswire·17h ago·1 min read

The police curfew imposed in three Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions surrounding the Mahara Prison complex has been lifted with immediate effect, Police announced.

Newswire·18h ago·3 min read

For generations, Sri Lankans had known the taste of Maliban.

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David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited, the four-wheeler sales arm of David Pieris Group of Companies, unveiled the all-new BAIC X3e, a fully electric crossover/SUV, at the Auto Vision Motor Show 2026 held at the BMICH, marking another signifi…

Newswire·20h ago·2 min read

US President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned strikes against Iran, provided a deal can be reached “rapidly” with Tehran.

Newswire·20h ago·1 min read

Images from inside the Mahara Prison complex show the scale of destruction following the unrest.

Newswire·20h ago·1 min read

A suspect has been arrested for allegedly stealing a bag containing a wallet belonging to a Russian national visiting Sri Lanka, police said.

Newswire·21h ago·1 min read

All tuition classes, subject-related lectures, seminars and workshops conducted for the 2026 G.C.E.

Newswire·21h ago·1 min read

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas affecting sea areas from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

Newswire·21h ago·1 min read

All inmates have now been confined to their cells, according to police.

Newsfirst·1d ago·1 min read

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A police curfew has been imposed in the area surrounding the Mahara Prison until further notice, according to Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Sajeewa Medawatta.

Newswire·1d ago·3 min read

Participants at IFT 2026 Educators, school leaders and education professionals from across Sri Lanka came together at the BMICH for the International Forum for Teachers (IFT) 2026, exploring how teaching must evolve to prepare young people for a f…

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COLOMBO (News1st): One inmate has died and six others remain hospitalized following a violent unrest that broke out inside the Mahara Prison complex.

Newsfirst·1d ago·2 min read

COLOMBO (News 1st): An unrest situation has occurred among a group of inmates at the Mahara Prison.Police Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.

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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed teams to monitor 17 containers that fell into the sea approximately 17 nautical miles west of the Colombo Port.Navy Spokesperson Commander Chaminda Walakuluge said that naval vessels have been de…

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Police have imposed an immediate curfew in three Grama Niladhari (GN) Divisions surrounding the Mahara Prison complex until further notice, Police Spokesman ASP F.U.

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COLOMBO (News 1st): Showers will occur at times in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

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COLOMBO (News1st) - Sri Lankan football has reached another historic milestone as Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar has been unanimously elected as the Vice President of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) at the…

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COLOMBO (News 1st): Seventeen empty containers have fallen into the sea from a merchant vessel, approximately 17 nautical miles west of the Colombo Port.The Department of Fisheries stated that, based on prevailing sea currents, there is a high pos…

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India will play a three-day warm-up match instead of the originally scheduled four-day fixture ahead of their Test series against Sri Lanka.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

The office of Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has warned the public about individuals allegedly impersonating the Deputy Minister to carry out fraudulent activities.

Newswire·1d ago·2 min read

One inmate has died and several others have been injured following unrest that broke out at the Mahara Prison on Saturday, according to hospital and prison sources.

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Sri Lanka has been drawn into Group A of the SAFF Championship 2026, which will be held in Bangladesh this November.

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COLOMBO (News 1st);With the heavy rainfall, 16 houses in Kitulkotte in Nawalapitiya have been inundated.The Disaster Management Center says that the residents of those houses have been temporarily relocated to safe locations.Heavy rainfall has cau…

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged showing the fatal shooting in Ratmalana, where a man was gunned down by two motorcycle-borne assailants on Kandawala Road.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

A man has died after being shot on Kandawala Road in Ratmalana, police said.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

A tense situation has been reported inside the Mahara Prison, according to police.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Due to adverse weather conditions at sea, three fishing boats have met with accidents.The Department of Fisheries stated that one fishing boat was destroyed after colliding with a reef off the Negombo coast.One fisherman who wa…

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds affecting the Northern, North Central, North Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces, as well as the Monaragala, Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar has been unanimously elected as Vice President of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) at the SAFF Executive Committee meeting held in Bhutan.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

Sri Lanka aims to increase its total export earnings to more than US$ 36 billion by 2030, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said.

Newsfirst·1d ago·1 min read

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Transport Commission has announced that a new digital system will be introduced to monitor passenger transport buses.The Commission said that arrangements have been made to fully monitor buses throughout the entire…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The University Grants Commission has released the cut-off marks for university admissions based on the 2025 G.C.E.

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Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara addressed the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar before being sentenced to death over their failure to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks despite receiving pri…

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Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila has called for fresh legal action against CID Director Shani Abeysekara and Ministry of Public Security Secretary Ravi Seneviratne following the recent court verdict against former Defence Secre…

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga following his gold-medal victory at the Commonwealth Games.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

File photo A joint search and rescue operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Sri Lanka Air Force is underway after a fishing vessel capsized off the coast of Negombo.

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COLOMBO (News 1st);Due to heavy rainfall experienced in the upper and middle catchment areas of the Kelani River basin, the Irrigation Department has warned that a minor flood situation could develop within the next 48 hours.This warning has been …

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COLOMBO (News 1st); According to the police, 2,253 kilograms and 834 grams of heroin have been seized within 9 months through 'A nation United' OperationThe police said that its value is 49,584 million rupees.The quantity of Ice (methamphetamine) …

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Rumesh Tharanga, the Sri Lankan javelin thrower, has managed to win a gold medal for Sri Lanka at a Commonwealth Games after 20 years.He achieved this feat by displaying a performance of 89.75 meters in the men's javelin throw …

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned that 17 empty shipping containers have fallen into the sea from a merchant vessel about 17 nautical miles west of the Port of Colombo.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

Sri Lanka Customs has seized over 10.6 kg of suspected hashish concealed inside metal containers in an air cargo consignment that arrived from Bangkok, Thailand.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

The Department of Meteorology warned that waters around Sri Lanka could become very rough as rainy weather develops west of the island and wind speeds increase.

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See the full list of cut-off marks here.

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Union President Sumedha Somaratne alleged that train services on the Talaimannar line had resumed despite serious signalling faults.

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Police said the suspect was arrested during a raid conducted on Friday (31) by officers of the Poovarasankulam Police Station following a tip-off.

Newswire·1d ago·1 min read

Rainy and windy conditions are expected to continue across southwestern Sri Lanka today due to the active Southwest monsoon, the Department of Meteorology said.