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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 31, 2026, 11:33 AM

Initial Investigation Report Submitted on Nationwide Power Outage

The National System Operator submitted a preliminary investigation report to the Public Utilities Commission regarding an island-wide power failure on October 17. The failure was triggered when power generation at the first unit of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant dropped from 187 megawatts to 5 megawatts in 450 milliseconds, causing the national grid frequency to fall from 49.906 Hertz to 48.75 Hertz in two seconds and setting off all five stages of the under-frequency load shedding protection system, leading to a grid collapse around 11:43 a.m.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 10:48 PM

Islandwide Power Supply Fully Restored

COLOMBO ( News 1st) - The National System Operator (Pvt) Limited says power distribution through the island’s electricity transmission grid substations has been fully restored. It stated that an island-wide power outage occurred at around 11:40 AM today.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 7:51 PM

Thousands Flock to Colombo protesting against 'Conspirators Protecting Criminals'

COLOMBO (News 1st); A protest march organized by the Janavarame Purawasiyo Organization (Citizen's Of The Mandate) was held in Colombo today in what organizers described as a response to ongoing demonstrations seeking the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, with participants calling on the Government to ensure that the law is applied equally to all citizens and to resist what… T…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 6:52 PM

Grade 5 Scholarship Rescrutiny Results Released

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The results after re-scrutiny of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were released today. The Department of Examinations stated that the results can be obtained by visiting www.doenets.lk or www.results.exams.gov.lk and entering the candidate's examination index number.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 3:55 PM

Power Restoration Underway; Full Recovery Expected by 6:30 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National System Operator has dismissed reports of breakdowns at certain power plants, stating that only the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has been shutdown as per standard procedure. All hydropower plants that were available before the system event are currently operational and are being used to restore the national grid.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 1:33 PM

80g of Cocaine Recovered From Jamaican Woman

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A total of 80 grams and 9 milligrams of cocaine, swallowed by a Jamaican woman has been recovered. The woman was arrested at a hotel in Kollupitiya, and the cocaine was discovered during a medical examination while she was receiving treatment at the National Hospital of Colombo.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 1:32 PM

UPDATE: Power Supply has been Disrupted in Several Areas Across the Island

COLOMBO (News 1st): Minister of Energy, Anura Karunathilaka, says that efforts to restore the islandwide power supply, which has been disrupted, are now underway. He stated that a failure in one of the units at the Upper Kotmale Hydropower Plant is suspected to have caused the situation.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

Rs. 50,000 Assistance for Spectacles for Children With Visual Impairments

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment has announced financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 to help children under the age of 18 with visual impairments purchase spectacles. The Ministry stated that the National Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities has already facilitated free eye examinations and provided spectacles to 22,500 visually…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 12:43 PM

Power Supply Disrupted in Several Areas Across the Island

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Deputy Minister of Energy Akram Illyas says electricity supply has been disrupted in several areas across the island. He stated that efforts are currently underway to restore the power supply.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 11:27 AM

Printing of 673,000 Driver’s Licenses Halted Amid Card Shortage

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Air Vice Marshal Thushara Fernando says the printing of 673,000 driving licences has been halted due to a shortage of printing machines and blank cards. He made these remarks while addressing the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 10:12 AM

12 Injured as Bus Overturns Along Puttalam-Anuradhapura Main Road

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Twelve people were injured when a luxury bus travelling from Colombo to Anuradhapura overturned near the Mee Oya Bridge along the Puttalam–Anuradhapura main road last night. Police said the accident occurred at around 10:15 p.m.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 9:43 AM

Expert Panel From Peradeniya University to Determine Kawantissa’s Cause of Death

A panel of experts from the University of Peradeniya will examine the carcass of the famous tusker Kawantissa to determine the cause of death. The Department of Wildlife Conservation will present facts to court for an order to examine remains. Kawantissa, one of Sri Lanka's largest wild elephants, died after suffering gunshot injuries and dehydration despite veterinary treatment.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 17, 2026, 8:08 AM

List of Buddhist Monks in Prison Forwarded to Com. General of Buddhist Affairs

The Department of Prisons has sent a list of Buddhist monks currently incarcerated to the Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs via the Ministry of Justice, following a new circular that allows monks in custody to wear their robes when outside prison premises.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 16, 2026, 10:19 PM

Sri Lanka Mourns the Loss of Beloved Tusker Kawantissa

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of Kawantissa, a majestic tusker who captured the hearts of people across the country. Regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s largest and tallest wild elephants, Kawantissa was a national treasure, admired for his magnificent presence and beloved by the public.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 16, 2026, 8:09 PM

Kiriella Defends Comments as Media Demands Clarification

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella defended remarks he recently made regarding the case involving Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, during a tense media interaction in which journalists repeatedly questioned him over comments linked to minority communities and government policy. Kiriella began by referring to a recent meeting between a delegation from the Samagi…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 16, 2026, 8:02 PM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa Needs Heart Surgery; Gets Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who had been remanded in custody following her arrest over corruption allegations, was today ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court. Accordingly, Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 16, 2026, 7:58 PM

Gotabaya Requests Foreign Travel Ban Be Removed

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa filed a motion before the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court seeking the removal of the overseas travel ban imposed on him. Through the application, Rajapaksa has requested that the court lift the travel restriction to enable him to travel to Singapore for follow-up medical treatment required after undergoing heart surgery.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 16, 2026, 6:20 PM

Warner Music India Makes Big Move Into South Indian Music Industry

COLOMBO (News 1st); Warner Music India has announced a major expansion of its presence in South India's music industry through a series of catalogue acquisitions and strategic partnerships spanning the Tamil and Malayalam entertainment sectors. The expansion, includes the acquisition of the Gemini Music catalogue, an exclusive long-term music partnership with filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon, and…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 16, 2026, 5:19 PM

Mahanayake Theros Briefed on Prison Guidelines for Clergy

COLOMBO (News 1st); Officials of the Department of Prisons briefed Sri Lanka's senior Buddhist clergy on proposed amendments to regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance, including new provisions relating to the treatment of members of the Maha Sangha and other religious leaders who are remanded or imprisoned. A delegation led by Prison Commissioner and Spokesman Senaka…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 16, 2026, 4:53 PM

Gnanasara Release Protest Relocates After Court Intervention

COLOMBO (News 1st); A group of Buddhist monks and supporters campaigning for the immediate release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who is currently serving a prison sentence after being convicted of contempt of court, gathered near Colombo's Viharamahadevi Park after a court order barred them from remaining within the Presidential Secretariat premises. The group left the area after…

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