A total of 18,163 metric tons of salt has been imported into the country between May 22 and June 7.The total value of the ...

The Colombo Municipal Council, which has drawn significant public attention, is scheduled to convene next Monday (16).Several ...

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved a 15% increase in electricity tariffs, which came into effect fr - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the ...

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook for sovereign credit conditions in 2025 from “neutral” to ...

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 10-hour water cut affecting several areas, including ...

Sri Lanka Customs has issued an official statement addressing recent media reports concerning the clearance of over 300 ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); In response to growing global concerns over a newly emerging COVID-19 variant, Sri Lanka has intensified PCR testing in selected hospitals across the country. Secretary to the ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court scheduled the next hearing in the high-profile money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A group of fishermen stranded at sea off the coast of Balapitiya were rescued today following the deployment of a Bell 412 helicopter under the directive of the Secretary of ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced a revision to its one-day passport issuance service, effective from Monday, June 2, 2025. According to a media release ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A government bank clerk has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud amounting to approximately Rs. 35 million. The suspect is accused of manipulating customer accounts ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A four-vehicle collision occurred this morning near the Nawala Open University, causing injuries to four individuals, according to police reports. The accident took place as all ...