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Train services on Sri Lanka's Up Country Line between Peradeniya and Gampola resumed after an 11-month interruption caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Railway spokesperson Asanka Samarasinghe said 103 damaged locations along the track between Rambukkana and Gampola had been fully repaired.
COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says the law of the country is enforced equally for everyone through the judicial process.
(COLOMBO News1st): 179 empty artillery shells, which were attempted to be taken to India hidden inside an iron container, have been discovered. Following a tip-off, a team of officers from the Central Crime Investigation Bureau conducted the search jointly with Sri Lanka Customs.
A person has been arrested in Wellampitiya along with "Ice" (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin valued at over 20 million rupees. The arrest was made during an operation conducted by Special Task Force (STF) officers.
COLOMBO (News 1st) – General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna Tilvin Silva, has met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. The meeting took place during Tilvin Silva's official visit to India.
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Court of Appeal today dismissed, without hearing, a writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The petition had sought an order preventing his arrest in connection with investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The first day of Digital Summit Asia Sri Lanka 2026 was inaugurated in Colombo today, bringing together leading voices in digital marketing, technology, creativity and business from Sri Lanka and across Asia. Organized by the Digital Marketers Association of Sri Lanka, the two-day summit is being held at Water’s Edge, Colombo, under the theme “The Epicentre.”
COLOMBO (News 1st): Lanka IOC has also increased its fuel prices following the upward revision of fuel prices by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Managing Director of IOC K.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has recorded a statement from a former Presidential Secretary and former Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Jayasundera, in connection with the Airbus deal.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Railways says plans are underway to resume train services from Colombo to Kandy in January. Speaking to News 1st, General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways Raveendra Pathmapriya said steps have been taken to resume train services to Peradeniya and Gampola from tomorrow.
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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrived at CIABOC to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.
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Sri Lanka’s newly crowned Asian Games champion, Rumesh Tharanga, has returned to the island after making history in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Tharanga arrived in Sri Lanka to a warm welcome at the Bandaranaike International Airport, days after securing the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Games.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): Digital Summit Asia Sri Lanka 2026, a regional gathering of leading minds in digital marketing, creativity, technology and business, began in Colombo today. Organized by the Digital Marketers Association of Sri Lanka, the two-day summit is being held today and tomorrow at Water’s Edge, Colombo, under the theme “The Epicentre.”
The Sri Lankan government is proposing new child protection safeguards requiring public service recruits and employees in child-contact roles to obtain police certificates confirming no history of child-related offences, with renewals required for service confirmations and salary increments.
Sri Lanka Customs has launched a paperless customs declaration system effective today, requiring importers to submit declarations with a valid digital signature. The initiative, part of the government's economic reform programme, aims to make customs clearance faster, more efficient and transparent.
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A pilot project for a driver demerit points system in Sri Lanka commences today and will run until March next year. The Ministry of Digital Economy announced that no points will be deducted during the pilot phase, which will focus on educating drivers about the system.
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized equal opportunities for all children on International Children's Day, highlighting education reforms and the 'Ratama Ekata' initiative to combat drug threats. He stressed that no child should face barriers due to race, religion, or background, and pledged to ensure safe environments and skill-based education.
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Maharaja Media Network is taking Sri Lanka's creative brilliance to one of Asia's grandest stages, securing four major nominations at the prestigious 31st Asian Television Awards, a remarkable achievement that places its productions alongside some of the region's most acclaimed television content. From groundbreaking journalism and compelling wildlife storytelling to…
COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight today (30th). The price of a litre of Octane 92 petrol has been increased by Rs.15 bringing the new price to Rs. 414.
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered to release on bail Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in connection with the money laundering case linked to the Airbus Scandal. The order was issued when the case was taken up before Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena.
