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(COLOMBO News 1st) - Litro Gas has decided to keep gas prices unchanged for the month of October. Accordingly, the price of a 12.5 kg gas cylinder remains at Rs. 4,365.
COLOMBO (News 1st) - General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena organisation Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, has been remanded until tomorrow.
COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Welfare Benefits Board says those who have not received Aswesuma benefits since 2023 due to a lack of National Identity Cards (NICs) or bank account details will have until October 29 to submit the required documents. Chairman of the Welfare Benefits Board, Nimal Kotawalagedara said the census conducted to identify those eligible for Aswesuma benefits since 2023 is now in…
COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology has issued a severe lightning advisory for several parts of the country. Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North-central provinces and in Galle, Matara and Mannar districts.
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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Digital Economy stated that it is planned to provide a range of services online which are being offered by Grama Niladhari offices, local government institutions and Divisional Secretariat offices. Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne said the initiative aims to provide the public with more efficient services.
A micro pistol was discovered hidden in a Ganemulla cemetery after police questioned the alleged drug trafficker 'Konda Ranji'. The weapon, prepared for criminal use, was recovered alongside a T‑56 firearm, and authorities are seeking help to apprehend three additional suspects, including a woman.
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Nine Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy for illegal fishing off Delft Island, Jaffna. An Indian fishing vessel was also seized, and both the fishermen and vessel will be handed over to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources for legal action.
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A 74-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Ahungalla, and police suspect his son, who lives overseas, is linked to organized crime.
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Two suspects have been detained after allegedly firing at police officers in the Kosgoda area while they were conducting a raid. The suspects were planning to assassinate members of organized crime groups 'Karandeniya Sudda' and 'Kosgoda Suji' under the direction of figures 'Ahungalla Loku Patty' and 'Ahungalla Sanjeewa'. Police recovered weapons and vehicles from their residence, and both suspects were arrested.
A 51-year-old businessman from Pallekele was arrested at Bandaranayake International Airport for smuggling 996 grams of gold jewellery worth over Rs. 36.5 million. The Police Narcotics Bureau conducted a raid, the jewellery was concealed on his body, and after a customs investigation the items were confiscated and a fine of Rs. 3.7 million was imposed.
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The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka has requested the Inspector General of Police to create a special police unit for senior citizens to address rising violations of their rights. The call, signed by Commission Chairman retired Supreme Court Justice L. T. B. Dehideniya, highlights challenges faced by elderly individuals in both households and institutions. The Commission noted increasing rights violations due to social, economic, and institutional factors.
A 74-year-old man was injured during a shooting at his home in Ahungalla early this morning. He has been admitted to Balapitiya Hospital while police investigate the unidentified gunman who fled the scene.
Heavy rainfall and thundershowers are forecast across multiple Sri Lankan provinces, with significant precipitation expected in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern, Uva, North Western, and North Central regions. The National Building Research Organisation has issued landslide early warnings for Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, and Ratnapura districts, including Level Two warnings for Ududumbara and Minipe Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Kandy District, the Dehiowita Divisional Secretariat Division in Kegalle District, and the Ambanganga Korale and Matale Divisional Secretariat Divisions in Matale District.
Police conducted a raid in Kosgoda after receiving information that the Podi Patty criminal group was planning a shooting, resulting in gunfire, an injured suspect who was arrested, and seizure of a pistol and revolver.
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Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, convicted of contempt of court for his involvement in the 2016 disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, is to appear before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after the Court of Appeal issued an arrest warrant following his failure to appear despite a notice.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Constitutional Council has approved President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s proposals to appoint High Court Judges Navaratne Marasinghe and Manjula Thilakaratne as Judges of the Court of Appeal. The recommendations have now been forwarded to the Presidential Secretariat.
COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect was arrested in Dikkandawatta, Kirindiwela, in possession of 1.85 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘ICE’. Police said the seized narcotics are estimated to be worth approximately Rs. 22.5 million.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): A severe lightning advisory has been issued for the North Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western, Southern, and North Central Provinces, as well as the Mannar District. The Department of Meteorology says thundershowers may occur at various locations in these areas during the evening or night.
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified reports concerning alleged US warnings to Sri Lanka over the provision of supplies or services to US-sanctioned vessels operating close to the Sea of Sri Lanka. In a statement, Director General and Spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, Thushara Rodrigo said the United States has not issued secondary sanctions specifically targeting…
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sirasa TV Children’s Day celebrations are currently underway and will continue throughout the day at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo. The event is being held under the theme, “See the Future with Your Own Eyes – Explore the World of the Future.”
