17+ hour, 16+ min ago  (167+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has announced a major regulatory overhaul of its import sector, introducing a new system aimed at tightening monitoring - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago  (193+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Cricket held high-level discussions with International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah and Board of Control for Cricket in India Secretary Devajit Saikia during their brief visit to Colombo today, focusing on governance reforms and the future…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (370+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been released on bail following his arrest earlier today (17) in connection with an ongoing investigation. The order to grant bail was issued after he was produced before the Colombo…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (389+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in connection with an ongoing investigation. Yoshitha Rajapaksa had arrived at the Bribery Commission this morning in response…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (222+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has moved the Court of Appeal seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with ongoing investigations into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, as the Attorney General informed court that no…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (90+ words) Newsfirst Former Peliyagoda OIC Indicted Over Brutal Assault on Law Student Yoshitha Rajapaksa Arrested by Bribery Commission Yoshitha at CIABOC Over Naval Appointment Probe AG Says No Instructions in Gota Arrest Appeal Case Sri Lanka Women Chase Down 151 to Beat…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (313+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Women produced a stunning performance to defeat defending champions New Zealand Women by five wickets in a thrilling ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Group 2 clash in Southampton, securing a historic victory that has reignited their campaign. Chasing…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (247+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Argentina began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic style with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria, powered by a sensational Lionel Messi hat-trick that lit up Kansas City Stadium and sent a strong message to the rest of…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (205+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); France made a confident start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in a lively Group I encounter at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, with captain Kylian Mbapp" once again taking centre stage....

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (207+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Norway kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in their Group I opener, delivering one of the most convincing performances of the tournament so far. Played at the Boston…...