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The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has paid Rs. 57 million in compensation to 1,490 farmers affected by drought-induced crop damage on 1,115 acres. An additional Rs. 1,800 million is slated for disbursement this year, while assessments continue for 6,062 applicants covering 7,957 acres of affected land.
Sri Lanka's Parliament is holding a second day of debate on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, which propose extending the retirement age of judges by two years. A vote on the measures is scheduled for 7:00 PM today.
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COLOMBO (News 1st); A former director of the Krrish Group, Janaki Siriwardena, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over allegations that a Rs. 70 million bribe was paid to Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, has been remanded until October 6 by the Colombo Magistrate's Court. During the proceedings, the Magistrate directed prison…
COLOMBO (News 1st); As Parliament debated proposals to extend the retirement age of all judges by two years, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest today outside Parliament against the proposed 22nd Constitutional Amendment, which seeks to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court judges. The protest was held in the vicinity of Parliament.
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COLOMBO (News 1st); Japan’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, ISOMATA Akio, has reaffirmed Japan’s continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic development, social progress and efforts to further improve the human rights situation during a series of engagements in the Northern Province. During a meeting with Nagalingam Vedanayagam, Governor of the Northern Province, the Ambassador discussed a range of…
COLOMBO (News 1st); A lawyer representing Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has informed the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that she is unable to appear before investigators in response to a summons issued for today. According to the letter submitted to the FCID, Shiranthi Rajapaksa is currently unable to attend the inquiry as she has travelled…
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A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional. In a major setback for Trump in one of his biggest battles with the media, US District Judge Tim Kelly issued his order in a lawsuit that the news organizations filed contesting the ban…
COLOMBO (News 1st); Janaki Siriwardena , former Executive Officer and Director of Krrish Group, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The arrest was made in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged bribe of Rs. 70 million given to MP Namal Rajapaksa.
COLOMBO (News 1st); A husband and wife have been murdered in an attack with a sharp weapon in Panichchankulam, Mankulam. The deceased are a 69-year-old woman and a 70-year-old man.
COLOMBO (News 1st) - A total of 12 people were injured when two buses collided in the Mahagodayaya area of Buttala, police said. According to police, the injured were admitted to the Sirigala Hospital in Monaragala for treatment.
COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has announced the completion of its paddy purchasing programme for the 2026 Yala cultivation season, marking the end of a large-scale procurement drive aimed at supporting paddy farmers across the country. According to the PMB, a total of more than 68,149 metric tonnes of paddy were purchased since the programme commenced on July 13.
COLOMBO (News1st) - A new WhatsApp number has been introduced for inquiries relating to police clearance certificate applications. The Police Clearance Division stated that inquiries can now be made by sending messages to 071 8595950 via WhatsApp.
COLOMBO (News1st) - Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) member Habeeb Lebbe Rifan was sworn in as a Member of Parliament. Rifan his oath before the Speaker of Parliament Dr.
COLOMBO (News 1st); As great-power competition increasingly shapes the geopolitical landscape of Asia, China's new Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, used the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China to deliver a clear message: Beijing sees Sri Lanka not merely as a partner, but as a trusted friend and a key player in its vision for regional cooperation, development…
COLOMBO (News 1st); Heavy rain is currently affecting Colombo and several surrounding areas, prompting authorities to issue safety advisories for motorists. Police have urged drivers to exercise extra caution while travelling due to the prevailing wet weather conditions and reduced visibility on roads.
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a three-day visit focused on trade, Taiwan and AI. The two countries agreed to extend an 11-month trade deal and held a rare arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews. Talks are expected to cover the US-Israel conflict, tariffs and US ties to Taiwan.
Sri Lanka's Environment Minister Dr. Dammika Patabedi announced plans to seek international assistance for future drought preparedness following discussions at a UN conference on drought and desertification in Mongolia. The government intends to access an expected UN-established fund to secure necessary infrastructure and facilities to address potential drought conditions.
The Nilwala and Gin rivers reached minor flood levels in multiple divisional secretariat divisions due to heavy rainfall. Red landslide warnings were issued for areas in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, with additional warnings in several other districts. Heavy rain is expected to continue in southwestern Sri Lanka due to a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal.
The parliamentary debate on the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill begins today (24) and continues tomorrow (25), with the Second Reading scheduled for both days and a final vote planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on all political parties represented in Parliament to allow Members of Parliament to vote according to their conscience when theTwenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill is taken up for consideration. In a statement issued following the Supreme Court's determination on the Bill, the BASL noted that the Court had ruled…
