12+ hour, 34+ 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, 13+ hour ago  (490+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Yoshitha Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, was released on three personal bail bonds of Rs. 5 million each, after being produced before court. The allegation against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (814+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); As Sri Lanka prepares to commemorate Poson Poya, "a sacred day marking the introduction of Buddhism to the island by Arahat Mahinda Thero, a deeply spiritual and culturally significant celebration is set to unfold, bringing together devotion, reflection,…...

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, 20+ hour ago  (227+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Austria launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Jordan in a dramatic Group J encounter at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. The European side took an early lead in the 21st minute when Romano…...

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…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (309+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); A viral video showing a humanoid robot appearing to "beg" for money on a street in China has ignited a wave of global reactions, fueling intense debate over the future role of artificial intelligence in public life and…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (421+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); West Indies pulled off a dramatic last-over victory against Sri Lanka to win the third and final T20 International by five wickets, sealing the three-match series 2-1 in a thrilling finish at Sabina Park, Kingston on June 14. Sri Lanka posted…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (339+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo woke up to the rich aromas and vibrant flavours of T'rkiye on Sunday (14) morning, as the Embassy of T'rkiye hosted its annual International Breakfast Day, transforming a simple morning gathering into a celebration of culinary charm and…...