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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 5:03 PM

CID Records Statement From Karuna Amman in Abduction Probe

COLOMBO (News 1st); Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan, better known as Karuna Amman, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged abduction incident. Police said Karuna Amman was summoned to the CID as part of inquiries being conducted into the case and was questioned by investigators during…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 4:31 PM

Sri Lanka, ADB Chart Strategic Path for Growth Through 2029

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have held a high-level discussion on the country's development agenda for the 2026-2029 period, with a strong focus on prioritising key projects, accelerating economic development and achieving fiscal targets. The meeting, held at the Presidential Secretariat, was co-chaired by Secretary to the President Dr.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 4:10 PM

Scientists Behind Light-Controlled Brain Technology Win 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

COLOMBO (News 1st); The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their pioneering discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a breakthrough that has transformed neuroscience and provided researchers with an unprecedented tool to study the living brain. The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 3:01 PM

Train Services Temporarily Suspended Between Rambukkana & Peradeniya

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Train services between Rambukkana and Peradeniya on the Upcountry Railway Line have been temporarily suspended. This is following a train derailment between Ihalakotte and Kadigamuwa.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 2:59 PM

Fifth Suspect Arrested For Aiding and Abetting Shooting In Baddegama

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Another suspect was arrested for aiding and abetting the shooting incident that killed two women and a man in the Halpathota area of Baddegama. The suspect was arrested during a raid conducted by a team of officers from the Galle Crimes Division in the Ambalangoda area.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 2:49 PM

Govt. To Provide Motorcycles To 2,900 Family Health Officers

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says motorcycles will be provided to 2,900 Family Health Service Officers.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 2:46 PM

Heavy Rain Affects Over 4,300 People; Drought Impacts Over 164,000

COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to the Disaster Management Centre the prevailing heavy rainfall condition has affected 4,363 people from 1,190 families across 17 districts. The DMC said four people have lost lives and eight others have been injured due to disasters caused by heavy rains.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 2:36 PM

Parliament to Debate Anti-Corruption Bill as Supreme Court Flags Key Clauses

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Parliament is scheduled to meet from October 6 to 9. Accordingly, on Tuesday, October 6, Parliament is scheduled to debate two regulations under the Foreign Exchange Act, an Order published under the Foreign Exchange Act, and a resolution under the Public Debt Management Act.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 2:31 PM

Gnanasara Thera's Six-Year Prison Sentence Reinstated

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Court of Appeal today ordered that the six-year prison sentence imposed on Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera for contempt of court be reactivated with effect from today, following the Supreme Court's recent decision to invalidate the presidential pardon previously granted to him.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 1:51 PM

Channel News Asia Puts Sri Lanka's Safari Tourism in the Global Spotlight

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's wildlife tourism has once again captured international attention, with Channel News Asia highlighting the island as one of Asia's most compelling safari destinations, offering visitors far more than the famed leopard sightings that have long drawn travellers from around the world. In a travel feature exploring the country's diverse wilderness experiences, the…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 1:23 PM

Sri Lanka Reports 860 New HIV Infections; Among 21 Countries With Rising HIV Cases

COLOMBO (News 1st); The number of HIV infections reported in Sri Lanka has increased, with health authorities identifying 860 new cases during the past year, according to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. The latest data show that the total number of HIV-positive individuals reported in the country has reached 7,403.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 11:21 AM

Hambantota Port Breaks Through 1 Million TEUs

Hambantota International Port (HIP) has exceeded one million TEUs in cumulative container throughput, bolstered by significant growth in 2025 and 2026 alongside its partnership with MSC. The port is undertaking a USD 108 million expansion program to enhance infrastructure and capacity, targeting an annual handling volume of two million TEUs. Record-breaking performance includes a single-vessel handling milestone by MSC Marie Leslie and a new highest-ever monthly throughput in June 2026.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 10:12 AM

Four Tier Social Stucture To Combat Drug Abuse Among Youth

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala announced the establishment of a four‑tier social structure comprising the National Council for Drug Prevention, District Councils, Regional Operations Committees and Public Security Committees to combat drug abuse among youth. He made the remarks at an event in Mawathagama.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 9:51 AM

IMF Sees Strong Sri Lankan Recovery but Issues Warning Over Fuel Prices and Global Shocks

Sri Lanka has secured a US$345 million disbursement following a staff-level agreement on its Extended Fund Facility, reflecting a resilient economy amid global challenges. The IMF emphasizes the need for continued fiscal discipline and warns of rising fuel prices due to Middle East conflicts.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 8:42 AM

Nearly 3,000 Reported Violating The New Seat Belt Safety Regulation

Police have taken legal action against nearly 3,000 individuals for violating the new mandatory seat belt regulation on Sri Lankan expressways, which became enforceable on September 19. Deputy Inspector General W.P.J. Senadheera stated that while most motorists comply, some continue to break the rule.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 8:21 AM

IMF Staff & The Sri Lankan Authorities Reached Staff-Level Agreement on Economic Policies to Conclude the Seventh Review

IMF staff and Sri Lankan authorities reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the seventh review of Sri Lanka's reform program. Once approved by the IMF Executive Board, Sri Lanka will access approximately US$345 million in financing.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 8:07 AM

Upcountry Train Services Suspended Following Derailment

A train derailed between Ihala Kotte and Kadigamuwa after rocks fell on the railway track, leading to the temporary suspension of Upcountry Line train services.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 5, 2026, 7:57 AM

5,000 Houses For Public On World Habitat Day

Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Dr. H.M. Susil Ranasinghe announced that more than 5,000 state‑assisted houses will be handed over to the public today, coinciding with World Habitat Day under the theme 'Adequate Housing for All'. The handover is part of a National Housing Week and is under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 4, 2026, 8:18 PM

Sri Lanka Rejects Claims Of US Pressure Over Iranian Vessels

COLOMBO (News 1st): Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says the Sri Lankan Government makes decisions while safeguarding the country’s sovereignty, independence and neutrality. He also stressed that the government is prepared to intervene whenever humanitarian needs arise.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 4, 2026, 6:35 PM

Six Suspects Arrested at FSP Protest March Released on Bail

(COLOMBO News 1st) - The six suspects arrested during the protest organized by the Frontline Socialist Party and the People's Struggle Movement have been released on bail. This was ordered when they were produced before Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva this afternoon.

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