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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Customs says it has surpassed a major revenue milestone this year, with total revenue collections exceeding Rs.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Former National Transport Commission Chairman Renuka Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over allegations of corruption linked to the issuance of passenger transport pe…

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Police have introduced several new telephone numbers to assist applicants facing difficulties in obtaining Police Clearance Certificates required for overseas travel and foreign employment.According to a statement is…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); As artificial intelligence continues to evolve at a rapid pace, Sri Lanka Police have warned that the nature of online threats faced by children is changing just as quickly, with AI-generated child sexual abuse material emergin…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that the driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal road accident in Mattakkuliya, which claimed the lives of three people, had consumed cannabis.

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The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered that Renuka Perera, former Chairman of the National Transport Commission, be remanded until September 29 following his arrest by the Bribery Commission in connection with a corruption allegation.

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Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, engaged in a series of tourism‑related programmes in Bangkok aimed at learning from Thailand’s approaches to destination promotion, product development, and heritage‑based tourism.

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Authorities have uncovered a major haul of illegal electronic cigarettes inside a suspicious container in Peliyagoda, with officials seizing more than 1,400 devices along with refilling accessories and cosmetic products, the Police said.

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Australia is set to stop international students from bringing their partners and children with them while they study, as the government moves to tighten temporary migration rules and reduce the country’s net overseas migration.

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The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered that the driver involved in the fatal road accident in Mattakkuliya, which claimed three lives, be remanded until September 30.

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Newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Vipul Misra, held a special meeting with Deputy Minister of Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku at the airline’s headquarters recently (15).

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The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (16) ordered that the warrant issued against former cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his wife be recalled.

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The Digital Marketers Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) is set to host Digital Summit Asia | Sri Lanka 2026, powered by Visa, a global leader in digital payments, on 1st and 2nd October 2026 at Water’s Edge, Colombo.

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Sri Lanka Police has issued a strong warning about the growing dangers posed by AI‑generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), stressing that technological advances are creating new risks for children online.

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Sri Lankan cricketer Sonal Dinusha has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August 2026.

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The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Energy Affairs has approved an Order to formalize the process of calling for investment proposals for the exploration and development of petroleum resources in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka has been assigned a 7.5% weighting in J.P.

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Two elephant pearls, valued at Rs.

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Government of China plans to provide support for the digitalisation of Sri Lanka’s judicial system with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence.A discussion on the matter was held between Minister of Justice and Nation…

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Railways say the strike scheduled for today (17) and tomorrow (18) by several railway trade unions is unlikely to disrupt train services.Railway Spokesperson Asanka Samarasinghe said train services commenced as usual…

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Plans are underway to establish emergency disaster response units at the Divisional Secretariat level, in preparation for possible disasters that may occur with the onset of rainy weather conditions.Minister of Environment Dr.

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The “Diviyata Saviyak” Housing Assistance Programme for children who have transitioned into the society after institutional care, as well as those identified as living in unsafe and vulnerable conditions, will be launched toda…

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The death toll from the fatal road accident in Mattakkuliya last night has risen to three.According to police, the accident occurred when a car collided with several vehicles travelling along the road in the Mattakkuliya area.…

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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Wednesday, with the US Dollar selling rate increasing to Rs.

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The Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union announced that it has not extended support for the ongoing railway strike, stressing that all office trains scheduled for Colombo operated as planned today and continue to run without disruption.

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BYD is recalling 32,009 of its Shark 6 PHEV ute because a fault means the spare wheel could detach.

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Two newly constructed post office buildings will be vested in the public this month as part of the government’s ongoing programme to modernise Sri Lanka’s postal service.

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Some challenges demand more than physical strength.

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A National Business Facilitation Centre (NBFC) will be launched on September 22, following Cabinet approval, as part of a government initiative to streamline investment approvals and remove bureaucratic obstacles that have long hindered industrial…

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The United States has again denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, preventing him from travelling to the annual gathering of world leaders for the second consecutive year.

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Senior Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) figure and former National Transport Commission (NTC) Chairman Renuka Perera has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

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Sri Lankan-born artist Ivan Peries’ The Well has sold for US$640,000 at Christie’s South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art auction in New York, setting a new auction record for a work by a Sri Lankan-born artist.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that judicial officers are liable to pay income tax and that Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) can lawfully be deducted from their remuneration, dismissing three appeals filed by associations representing judicial offi…

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Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized that universities must ensure victim students have confidence in the measures being taken to investigate incidents of ragging.

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Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a spike in infections as the Pacific nation grapples with a correlating rise in methamphetamine use.

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The committee appointed to safeguard lands in the Eastern Province convened for the second time yesterday (16) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the chairmanship of Presidential Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi.

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Police have found that the driver arrested over the fatal multi-vehicle crash in Mattakkuliya had consumed cannabis at the time of the incident.

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Email communications recovered during the investigation into SriLankan Airlines’ controversial Airbus aircraft procurement have revealed contacts between MP Namal Rajapaksa and Airbus officials, prosecutors told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court…

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Online behemoth Amazon said it’s increasing the minimum starting hourly wage for its U.S.

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Officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday arrested a Court Office Assistant attached to the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs.

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The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate steady at Rs.

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The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) says that discussions held yesterday evening with Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya failed to produce any solution to the deepening crisis in the university system.

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The European Union will introduce new rules from 18 February 2027 requiring portable batteries used in products such as smartphones and tablets to be readily removable and replaceable by users.

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Despite a 48‑hour strike launched by railway unions from midnight yesterday (16), the Railway Department confirmed that all office trains have begun journeys from their scheduled locations, ensuring services for commuters.

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India has summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi in protest against a collision between the two countries’ navies in the Arabian Sea.

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The Sri Lanka Police has strongly refuted a false news item circulating on social media alleging corruption linked to procurement processes, stressing that the claims are baseless and damaging to the reputation of Inspector General of Police Priya…

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Australia will prevent most international students from bringing family members into the country under sweeping changes to its migration system announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.

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Sri Lanka Police has announced the introduction of three dedicated telephone numbers to assist applicants facing difficulties with Police Clearance Certificate submissions, following the temporary suspension of the online application system due to…

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Parliamentarian M.L.A.M.

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Police have released further details of the fatal multi-vehicle crash in Mattakkuliya that left three people dead and several others injured.

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Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka on Thursday, September 17, with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm forecast in parts of Galle, Matara, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts, according to the Department of Meteorology.

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COLOMBO (News 1st): Digital Summit Asia Sri Lanka 2026, a regional gathering of leading minds in digital marketing, creativity, technology and business, is set to take place in Colombo next month.

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COLOMBO (News1st): Two senior leaders from the Industrial Hub of the Capital Maharaja Group have been recognised with prestigious Gold Awards at the CPM Management Leadership Excellence Awards 2026, highlighting their contributions to leadership, …

Newswire·17h ago·1 min read

Dashcam footage captures the horrific multi-vehicle crash in Mattakkuliya, Colombo, which left three people dead and 12 others injured.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Namal Rajapaksa, who has been named a suspect in the money laundering case linked to the controversial Airbus Scandal, was today ordered by the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court to remain in remand custody until September 23.

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(CNA) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday (Sep 16) the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become its first "associate member", a status that is not set out in the bloc's treaties.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Construction of a new cardiac care complex at the Trincomalee District General Hospital commenced today under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Construction work on the new Accident and Emergency Care Unit at the Mannar District General Hospital commenced today (16) nder the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left for Singapore in the early hours of today (16).

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Two people were killed and four others seriously injured in a road accident involving a car, three three-wheelers and four motorcycles in Mattakkuliya, Colombo, on Wednesday night (16).

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COLOMBO (News 1st); India's development assistance to Sri Lanka is driven by a sense of responsibility similar to that felt towards a family member, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha said, stressing on New Delhi's commitment to supporting Sri L…

Newswire·19h ago·2 min read

The Colombo Metro Bus service is expected to expand from late September, with Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake sharing maps outlining the planned bus network across Colombo and surrounding areas.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's business activity continued to expand in August 2026, with both the manufacturing and services sectors recording growth, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released by the Central Bank of Sri L…

Newswire·19h ago·2 min read

Farmers’ organisation representatives have accused Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D.

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COLOMBO(News 1st): The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has temporarily suspended the use of a luxury SUV purchased by drug trafficker Jayasinghe Arachchige Hemantha, alias 'Bathala Heen Mahaththaya' under his son's name.The vehicle is valued…

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‎The sons of Imran Khan have accused Pakistan’s powerful army chief of a “personal vendetta” against the incarcerated former prime minister and expressed fears their father is being “slowly killed” in jail, as international pressure mounts over hi…

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Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed the Rs.

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Construction of a new eight-storey Cardiology Unit at the District General Hospital in Trincomalee began Wednesday (16) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

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Railway trade unions have announced that their 48-hour warning strike will begin at midnight today, citing unresolved administrative issues within the Railway Department.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was today ordered to remain in remand custody until September 23 in connection with a money laundering case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department over alleged financial irregularities li…

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COLOMBO (News 1st): Two suspects who were transporting 370 kg of fish caught using explosives in a lorry have been taken into Navy custody.This was during a search operation conducted by the Navy along the Yahappar beach area in Mulankavil, Mannar…

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An associate of underworld figure “Angoda Priyankara,” who is reported to have fled to Dubai, has been arrested with a stock of drugs and a firearm in Wellampitiya.

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COLOMBO (News1st);Special teams from the Counter Terrorism Investigation Division have been appointed to investigate remarks made by Parliamentarian Ramanathan Archchuna at a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna rally held in Anuradhapura on the 12th, whic…

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ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has overtaken Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to become Asia’s richest person, with his fortune rising above $105 billion as the artificial intelligence boom drives a new wave of wealth creation, Bloomberg reported o…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); After discussions between Sri Lankan aviation authorities and representatives of Turkish Airlines, steps are now being taken to assess and compensate for the damage caused to the sporting equipment of world champion Rumesh Thar…

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COLOMBO (News1st): Former SLPP MP Janaka Tissa Kuttiarachchi arrived at the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Unit this morning.Police said he had been summoned in connection with an ongoing investigation by the unit.Former MP arrived at the uni…

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COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka and Thailand have agreed to further strengthen their longstanding bilateral relations, following a productive meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Thailand’s A…

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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah has issued an urgent safety advisory to all Sri Lankan nationals residing in the Western region of Saudi Arabia, prompting citizens to stay alert following an emerging situation in t…

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COLOMBO (News1st): The Department of Meteorology forecasts fairly heavy rains of around 75 mm today in several areas within the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Southern provinces.According to the forecast of the department, the low-level atmos…

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COLOMBO (News1st): A suspect has been arrested in connection with a Rs.

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A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 flying from Mashhad to Iran's Kermanshah was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off after a tyre reportedly came off one of its wheels, causing an engine malfunction and severe vibrations.The inci…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Two years ago, the prospect of a large-scale global conflict was viewed as a distant possibility.

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COLOMBO (News1st);Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left for Singapore early this morning.This comes against the backdrop of her being summoned to appear before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division …

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COLOMBO (News1st);A survey has been initiated to assess the impact of dry weather conditions on the livelihoods of people in affected districts.Ministry of Defense Media Spokesperson Prageeth Danansuriya stated that the survey is being conducted a…

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COLOMBO (News1st);The foundation stone laying for the cardiac care complexes at the Anuradhapura and Trincomalee hospitals is taking place today, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Deputy Minister of Health Dr.

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COLOMBO (News1st);The Ministry of Defence states that the construction of new houses has now commenced for 5,799 houses that were fully damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah.Its Media Spokesman, Senior Assistant Secretary Prageeth Danansuriya, mentioned t…

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COLOMBO (News1st);Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remanded custody, is to be presented before the Fort Magistrate's Court today.This is in connection with a case filed under money laundering charges by the Criminal Invest…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The investigation into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of 278 people and left more than 500 others injured, took a dramatic new turn before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today, as prosecutors …

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Supreme Court today ruled that the fundamental rights of former Criminal Investigation Department senior officers Ravi Seneviratne and Shani Abeysekara were violated by former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, former DIG Palitha Si…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); One hundred days after being admitted to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Salley has become the centre of a fresh legal controversy, with prosecutors alleging what they descr…

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රජයේ රස පරීක්ෂක දෙපාර්තමේන්තුවේ DNA පරීක්ෂණ ධාරිතාව තවදුරටත් වැඩිදියුණු කිරීම සඳහා නවීන පරීක්ෂණ උපකරණ රැසක් අද ලබා දී තිබෙනවා.

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China has imposed new restrictions on overseas travel for citizens, including exit bans for people who violate export controls or rules governing the transfer of technology.

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID).He was summoned in connection with an ongoing investigation into the MiG aircraft deal.A statement is…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Elon Musk has delivered one of his strongest warnings yet about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, cautioning that increasingly powerful AI models pose significant risks and urging immediate action to strengthen …

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has issued a stark warning that the world is approaching a critical turning point in the development of artificial intelligence, urging governments and technol…

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COLOMBO (News1st); The Ministry of Agriculture stated that the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka has agreed to provide Sri Lanka with technologies to manage agricultural activities using mobile applications that measure soil conditions, humidity, an…

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COLOMBO (News 1st); A three-judge bench of the Court of Appeal has been appointed to consider a complaint forwarded by the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court against former Ministers Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila, along with several other ind…

Newsfirst·2d ago·1 min read

COLOMBO (News1st): The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested an accomplice of 'Kalubowila Avishka' on Peiris Mawatha, Kalubowila, along with heroin and 'Ice' (methamphetamine) valued at over 25 million rupees.Police stated that acting on a …

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COLOMBO (News 1st); A complaint lodged by the Joint Opposition over an SLPP meeting held in Anuradhapura on September 12 has been referred to the Counter Terrorism and Investigation Division for further inquiry on the instructions of the Inspector…

Newsfirst·2d ago·2 min read

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Sports Ministry has pledged to provide a new set of javelins to world number one javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga after the equipment he used during his historic international victories was found damaged upon his ret…

Newsfirst·2d ago·5 min read

COLOMBO (News 1st); A surprise live exchange between Donald Trump and Jensen Huang, the President and CEO of NVIDIA, has ignited fresh debate over the future of artificial intelligence, with the US President forcefully rejecting warnings about AI …

Newsfirst·2d ago·1 min read

COLOMBO (News1st);A suspect has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder by shooting a person in the Kadawatha Road area of Dehiwala.Police stated that the arrested individual was the rider of the motorcycle used by the suspects to arr…

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COLOMBO (News1st);The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has taken steps to provide housing assistance of Rs.

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The Department of Meteorology states that heavy falls above 100 mm can be expected in several areas, including the Western Province, today.Director General Ajith Wijayamannage said this condition is due to an atmospheric disturbance in the lower a…

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COLOMBO (News1st);An additional 100 assistant train drivers have been recruited into the railway service.The Ministry of Transport stated that 100 assistant train drivers were awarded appointment letters yesterday, aligning with a national program…

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COLOMBO (News1st);Two abandoned suitcases containing Kush narcotics valued at 320 million rupees were seized at the Katunayake Airport early this morning by the Police Narcotic Bureau.Police stated that the drugs were meticulously concealed inside…

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COLOMBO (News1st);Under the new education reforms proposed for implementation starting next year, plans are underway to reduce the total number of G.C.E.

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COLOMBO (News1st);The Election Commission states that it will inform the Secretary of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress today to nominate a suitable National List Member of Parliament to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of M.S.

Newswire·2d ago·1 min read

A massive water supply initiative, the Kalu Ganga Water Project, is set to begin with the aim of meeting the drinking water needs of nearly 500,000 families in Kalutara and Colombo districts.

Newswire·2d ago·1 min read

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), compared to Monday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs.

Newswire·2d ago·1 min read

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today ruled that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and two others violated the fundamental rights of Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne and Criminal Investigations Departm…

Newswire·2d ago·2 min read

Flights at Misrata International Airport in Libya were suspended after a private jet arriving from Istanbul ran off the runway and caught fire during landing Monday, while the three-member flight crew escaped without injuries.

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The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has announced a new safeguard for public service recruitment, requiring individuals, particularly those entering jobs directly involving children, to obtain a certificate confirming they have not been accuse…

Newswire·2d ago·1 min read

Sri Lanka marked a new technological milestone in its energy sector with the commissioning of the country’s first commercial‑level Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which was officially connected to the national power grid on September 10.

Newswire·2d ago·3 min read

Police have uncovered extensive details surrounding the hand grenade attack in Dehiwala, revealing that the incident stemmed from a dispute between organized crime figures Badowita Asanka and Kudu Avishka, it was reported.

Newswire·2d ago·3 min read

Founder of the Veterinary Association for Animal Catch Management through psychological methods, Dr.

Newswire·2d ago·2 min read

Turkish police have detained dozens of people after conducting nationwide raids targeting LGBTQ organisations.

Newswire·2d ago·1 min read

Four javelins belonging to Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga have reportedly been damaged during his return journey to Sri Lanka from Hungary.

Newswire·2d ago·2 min read

The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for heavy rain across several parts of Sri Lanka, warning that rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in some areas.