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COLOMBO (News 1st) – 100,127 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. Health authorities said the Gampaha District has recorded the highest number of infections, with 21,234 cases reported to date.
COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Colombo High Court today (28) ordered that the pre-trial conference in the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act be taken up on November 3. The case was called before Colombo High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli.
Another awards show, another record for Taylor Swift. The pop superstar made MTV Video Music Awards history at the 2026 ceremony, becoming the show's most-awarded artist after receiving the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Honors.
Two boys aged 18 and 15 were killed and their mother was injured in a road accident at Halabandaragama on the Madampe–Kuliyapitiya road early this morning when their motorcycle veered off the road and hit an electricity pole.
COLOMBO (News 1st) - Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd says it will introduce services on five additional routes from tomorrow, expanding its operations beyond the two routes that are currently in service. Speaking to News First, Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd Chairman S.M.U.P.
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The expansion of Terminal 1 at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake has begun, with plans to add 36 new check-in counters and a new lobby area to increase annual passenger capacity to 10 million. The project, led by Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janith Ruwan Kodituwakku, will be carried out in four phases and completed within a year.
A 26-year-old Colombo 14 resident was arrested in Grandpass with 31 grams and 350 milligrams of ice during a raid conducted by the Colombo District Crime Division based on received information.
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Heavy rains have impacted 3,495 people across 15 Sri Lankan districts, causing three deaths, five injuries, and one missing person; 124 individuals are in safety centres, and landslide warnings have been extended. The National Disaster Relief Services Centre and the Department of Meteorology report ongoing hazards, with further rain expected in several provinces.
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A Chinese professional team is being deployed to assist Sri Lankan authorities in investigating the explosion at the Polonnaruwa National Nephrology Hospital, which killed one employee and injured seven others. Police suspect a gas leak in the kitchen caused the blast, and a separate ministry-level investigation has been launched.
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Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara announced plans for a new law to combat organized crime and cross-border trafficking during a briefing on a major drug seizure in Jaffna. The seizure included 35kg of heroin and 45kg of ice, valued at 1.5 billion rupees, with a suspect and vessel taken into custody.
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath is set to address the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, presenting Sri Lanka's foreign policy priorities and positions on global issues. He will also hold discussions with foreign ministers and UN officials to strengthen cooperation.
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COLOMBO (News 1st) – After months of dreams, determination and unforgettable performances, the stage of The Voice Teens Sri Lanka Season 3 has witnessed its defining moment, as four exceptional young voices competed for the coveted international title. The highly anticipated Grand Finale of The Voice Teens Sri Lanka Season 3 was held at Stein Studios in Ratmalana, bringing together four finalists…
Sri Lanka's national statement at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly will be delivered on September 28. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has departed for New York to participate in the meeting, where Sri Lanka will outline its foreign policy priorities and stance on global issues.
COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says there will be no limit to action against those who have stolen public property, stressing that the Government will continue pursuing corruption-related investigations. Addressing a public rally in Gampaha today, the President said there had been a strong public expectation that those responsible for the country’s economic and social…
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COLOMBO (News 1st); As the global tourism industry enters a new era of growth and transformation, Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the world's standout success stories, securing a place among the top 10 fastest-improving travel and tourism economies in the latest Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026 published by the World Economic Forum. The recognition places Sri Lanka alongside a select group…
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Several hundred thousand people have gathered in the French capital to attend Pope Leo XIV’s outdoor Mass. The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people came out in Paris on Saturday, about 200,000 more than had registered in advance.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): General Secretary of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Tilvin Silva, who is currently on an official visit to India, is scheduled to meet a group of representatives of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) this evening. A delegation led by JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva departed for New Delhi yesterday, following an invitation from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
COLOMBO (News 1st):Police have removed a statue of Thileepan erected in Nallur, Jaffna. Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.
The Consumer Affairs Authority has launched island-wide special raids targeting substandard reusable plastic bottles and baby milk bottles. A total of 144 raids have been carried out, leading to over 1,400 units of substandard items being seized as court exhibits.
Two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting incident in Halpethota, Baddegama. The victims were traveling in a three-wheeler when suspects in a car opened fire with a T-56 assault rifle before fleeing. The injured were taken to Elpitiya and Karapitiya hospitals.
