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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 4:54 PM

Court Calls for FCID Response on Shiranthi's Anticipatory Bail Plea

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, returned to Sri Lanka last night after spending several weeks overseas. The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court today issued notice on the Officer-in-Charge of the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division to appear before court on October 12 and present submissions regarding her anticipatory bail application.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 4:50 PM

Cabinet Approves Fertilizer Subsidy of Rs. 30,000 for Maha Season

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Cabinet has approved to grant a fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 30,000 per hectare for paddy and other field crops cultivated during the 2026/2027 Maha season. The subsidy will be provided for a maximum of two hectares per farmer.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 4:46 PM

INTERPOL Blue Notice Sought for Basil Rajapaksa

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Authorities have taken steps to suspend the use of the Browns Hill property in Matara, which is alleged to belong to former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, under the provisions of Sri Lanka's Prevention of Money Laundering laws. The development was revealed after the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department informed the Matara Magistrate's…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 4:07 PM

Rumesh Tharanga Makes History as First Sri Lankan Nominated for World Athlete of the Year

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lankan javelin thrower and world number 01 Rumesh Tharanga has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan athlete to be nominated for the prestigious World Athlete of the Year award. Tharanga is among 10 nominees for the 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year award, announced by World Athletics ahead of the World Athletics Awards in Monaco on November 29.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 2:25 PM

President Appoints Two New Court of Appeal Judges

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed two new judges to Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal, filling existing vacancies in the country's second-highest appellate court. Accordingly, High Court Judges Navaratne Marasinghe and H.M.R.M.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 2:17 PM

AG Tells Court Suresh Salley Can Be Discharged, Returned to CID Custody

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Former State Intelligence Service Director, retired Major General Suresh Salley, can be discharged from the National Hospital of Sri Lanka after a medical board determined that his condition is suitable for release from hospital care, the Attorney General informed the Fort Magistrate's Court today (6). The disclosure was made when the case was taken up before Fort Magistrate…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 1:52 PM

Sarana Gunawardena’s Wife Further Remanded

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today ordered the further remand of three suspects, including the wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, until October 20 in connection with an alleged bribery case. The order was issued when the suspects were produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 1:18 PM

Court Extends Namal Rajapaksa’s Remand Until October 16

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and Krrish Group Director Janaki Siriwardena have been further remanded until October 16 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The order was issued when the two suspects were produced before court today in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged Rs. 70 million Krrish transaction.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 12:50 PM

World Bank Sees Strong Growth for Sri Lanka Despite Risks Ahead

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka's economy has surpassed pre-crisis levels and is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2026, with the World Bank describing the country's return to upper-middle-income status as a significant milestone in its recovery journey. According to the latest Sri Lanka Development Update, titled From Recovery to Transformation, released on Tuesday (6), Sri Lanka's economic growth has…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 11:33 AM

World Bank Projects 4.4% GDP Growth for Sri Lanka Exceeding Earlier Projections

COLOMBO (News 1st); The World Bank's latest Sri Lanka Development Update projects Sri Lanka's GDP to grow by 4.4% this year, exceeding earlier projections, driven by strong industry performance steady growth in services It also noted that Despite the macroeconomic recovery, many households have yet to regain the living standards lost during the crisis. Poverty is projected to fall to about 14…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 11:08 AM

Fuel Firms Ordered to Maintain Minimum Stocks

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Power and Energy has issued a written directive to all fuel companies to strictly adhere to their agreements. Ministry Secretary G.M.R.D.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 9:37 AM

Sri Lanka’s Financial Literacy Rises From 35% To 58%- PM

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya announced that Sri Lanka's financial literacy has risen from 35% to 58% due to government measures, speaking at the Colombo Stock Exchange's 40th anniversary event where a stock market game initiative was launched.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 8:48 AM

Indian Nationals Arrested Over Online Gambling in Thalawathugoda

Eight Indian nationals were arrested in Thalawathugoda, Colombo for allegedly conducting online gambling using computers and mobile phones. Police seized electronic devices and are conducting further investigations.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 8:06 AM

Sri Lanka-Bound Urea Shipment Delayed Near Strait of Hormuz

A vessel carrying 21,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer from the UAE is stranded in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman while en route to Sri Lanka, but officials confirm sufficient stocks for the Maha season and another vessel with MOP fertilizer has arrived at Colombo Port.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 7:11 AM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa Returns Amid FCID Summons

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, returned from Malaysia late night after overseas medical treatment, having been summoned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division over transactions linked to the Siriliya Saviya Foundation. She filed an anticipatory bail application fearing possible arrest at the airport, requesting release under court-determined conditions.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 6:56 AM

Sri Lanka Football Defeat Mauritius 3–2 To Extend Winning Streak

Sri Lanka defeated Mauritius 3-2 in an international friendly in Saint Pierre, marking their fifth consecutive international football win after victories over Seychelles, Bhutan, and Chinese Taipei.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 6, 2026, 6:49 AM

SLPP’s Mahinda Kahandagama Arrested Over Drug Trafficking

Former SLPP Colombo Municipal Council member Mahinda Kahandagama was arrested early this morning in Mirihana along with another individual on drug trafficking charges. Police stated the arrest followed an extensive investigation based on information from the Director of the Colombo Central crime investigation Bureau.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 5:37 PM

Batalanda Torture Chamber Cases Must Be Reinvestigated, Says AG

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Attorney General has concluded that fresh investigations should be conducted into the killings allegedly linked to the Batalanda torture chamber. The Attorney General's Department stated that observations containing that conclusion have been forwarded to the Secretary to the President.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 5:26 PM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa Seeks Anticipatory Bail; Fears Arrest Upon Return to Count

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has made a request to the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court seeking anticipatory bail. In her application, Shiranthi Rajapaksa has informed the court that there is a possibility she could be arrested at the airport upon her return to Sri Lanka after undergoing medical treatment abroad.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 5:06 PM

Ahungalla Shooting: Suspect Arrested in Galle Raid; Overseas Gang Connection Suspected

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting and injuring of a person in Galwehera, Ahungalla. The arrest was made during a raid conducted by the Galle Crimes Division.

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