4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (152+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Navy formally welcomed three Pakistan Navy units, "the frigates PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat, along with the submarine PNS/M Hangor, as they arrived at the Port of Colombo on June 1, 2026. The visit is part…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (118+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); A shocking daylight robbery was reported in Horana after a sum of Rs. 35 million was snatched from officials of a state bank while being transported between branches. According to Police Spokesman SSP F. U. Wootler, the incident took place at…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (439+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); The Court of Appeal today (3) granted permission to hear a revision petition filed by Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in connection with an ongoing money laundering case. The petition seeks to overturn an order…...

9+ hour, 28+ min ago  (103+ words) News First Jetstar to Launch Direct Flights Between Sri Lanka and Australia in August 2026 COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is set to establish direct air connectivity with Australia through Jetstar Airways beginning in August 2026. Foreign Minister Wijitha Herath announced the development…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (183+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Cricket has announced its list of nationally contracted players for the 20262027 season, with a total of 46 cricketers selected to receive contracts as part of a renewed push to strengthen the country's cricketing structure and performance pipeline....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (163+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); In line with the order issued by the Supreme Court yesterday (1), the Attorney General's Department states that a new Trial-at-Bar will be appointed to recommence proceedings under the Public Property Act in relation to the 2016 Central Bank bond…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (415+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka must undertake deep and sustained structural reforms to break free from its long-standing middle-income trap and transition into an upper-middle-income economy, according to the International Monetary Fund's Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou. Speaking in…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (395+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has renewed its push to attract global investment, with Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof engaging in high-level discussions in Washington D. C. aimed at strengthening economic ties with the United States and positioning the country as a competitive…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (226+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its environmental protection efforts by designating five forests in the Anuradhapura District as protected reserves on June 5, with a strong focus on safeguarding the ancient Ellanga wewa cascade system and preserving critical…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (156+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police raised alarm over a sharp spike in road accidents during the Vesak holiday period, revealing grim statistics that highlight growing road safety concerns. According to DIG Senadheera, a total of 19 road accidents were reported over…...