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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 23, 2026, 12:00 AM

UPDATE: Up to 260 Years in Prison for Easter Sunday Attack Convicts

COLOMBO (News 1st);The Permanent Trial-at-Bar on Tuesday imposed rigorous imprisonment terms ranging from 200 to 260 years on 15 individuals convicted under 23,270 charges, including conspiracy and aiding and abetting the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. The sentences were handed down by the three-judge bench comprising Navarathna Marasinghe, Ramanathan Kannan and Sujeewa Nissanka, following…

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 11:30 PM

220 Years in Prison Each for 15 Convicted in Easter Sunday Terror Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Permanent Trial-at-Bar on Tuesday (22) delivered its verdict in the case against 24 accused, including Naufar Maulavi, over their alleged involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. Announcing the judgment, the three-judge bench comprising Navarathna Marasinghe, Ramanathan Kannan and Sujeewa Nissanka found 15 of the accused guilty under 23,270 charges,…

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 6:56 PM

President to Personally Appeal to Saudi King for Anojan Sivarasa’s Clemency

COLOMBO (News 1st); A personal appeal from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the King of Saudi Arabia is set to become the latest step in Sri Lanka’s efforts to secure relief for Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia. Addressing Parliament, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath revealed that the President will send a formal letter to the Saudi monarch…

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 6:41 PM

Who Was Found Guilty and Who Was Acquitted in Easter Sunday Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); Fifteen accused have been found guilty and nine others acquitted in the landmark Easter Sunday terror attacks case, which was heard under 23,270 charges relating to conspiracy, aiding and abetting the 2019 attacks. The verdict was delivered by the three-judge Trial-at-Bar comprising Judges Navaratne Marasinghe, Ramanathan Kannan and Sujeewa Nissanka.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 6:18 PM

Sri Lanka and Indonesia To Sign 5-Year Bilateral Pact

COLOMBO (News 1st); Cabinet approval has been granted for Sri Lanka and Indonesia to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Consultations that will remain in effect for a period of five years. The agreement comes as Sri Lanka and Indonesia prepare to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2027.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 5:58 PM

Investigators Yet to Receive Device Passwords From Suresh Salley

COLOMBO (News 1st); According to doctors, Former State Intelligence Service Director Suresh Salley, who is currently being held under a detention order in connection with allegations of aiding, abetting and conspiring in relation to the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, will require medical treatment until September 28. The court was informed of the recommendation by Additional Solicitor…

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 5:26 PM

15 Found Guilty, 9 Acquitted in 2019 Easter Sunday Attack Trial

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The verdict in the case against 24 defendants, including Naufar Maulavi, under 23,270 charges including conspiring and aiding and abetting the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, was delivered a short while ago. The verdict was delivered by a Trial-at-Bar comprising Judges Navaratne Marasinghe, Ramanathan Kannan and Sujeewa Nissanka.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 4:26 PM

Court-Ordered Probe Launched Into Wimal’s Remarks at SLPP Rally

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Central Crimes Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation to determine whether a statement made by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa at a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) rally in Anuradhapura on September 12 amounted to contempt of court. The investigation was initiated following an order issued by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court after submissions…

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 3:58 PM

Medical Board Recommends Former SIS Chief Suresh Salley Remain Hospitalized Until 28th

COLOMBO (News 1st): The medical board of the National Hospital has recommended that former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Salley remain at the Colombo National Hospital for treatment until September 28. The Director of the National Hospital, Sri Lanka who appeared before the Fort Magistrate's Court in response to notices issued by the court, informed the court of this while submitting the…

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 2:08 PM

Silver for Sri Lanka, Gold for India in Asian Games Women’s Cricket Final

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Women concluded their Asian Games campaign with the silver medal after falling to a dominant India Women’s side by 147 runs in the gold medal match of the 2026 Asian Games. Batting first in the final, India Women piled up an imposing 216 for 3 from their 20 overs, led by a brilliant 79 off 45 deliveries from Smriti Mandhana.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

What Really Broke Sri Lanka? CIABOC Chief Points to Corruption and Integrity Failures

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis was driven not only by debt, economic mismanagement and financial challenges, but also by corruption and a failure of integrity, Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Ranga Dissanayake said during a discussion hosted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking during a panel…

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 1:33 PM

Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘B-’ With Stable Outlook

COLOMBO (News 1st); Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to ‘B-’ from ‘CCC+’ and assigned the country a Stable Outlook. According to Fitch, the upgrade is driven by the implementation of macro-stabilization policies supported by structural reforms that have reduced external financing risks and strengthened the country’s ability to withstand economic…

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 12:24 PM

Ex-MP Secretary Arrested Over Rs. 8.1M Bribery Case

A former secretary to Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly taking an LKR 8.1 million bribe. The bribe was accepted from three companies to facilitate phosphate exports via Lanka Phosphate Limited outside established regulatory frameworks and standard procurement procedures, bypassing higher global market prices.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 11:56 AM

Referendum Required for Key Anti-Corruption Provision

The Supreme Court determined that key provisions in the proposed Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution, as announced by the Speaker of Parliament. Provisions requiring asset declarations from media institution heads and TRC-licensed entity leaders, as well as removing asset disclosure rules for certain household members, require a two-thirds parliamentary majority. Additionally, strict bail restrictions under the proposed law require both parliamentary approval and a public referendum, while remaining amendments need only a simple majority.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 11:15 AM

High-Speed Escape Ends in Arrest After Police Shoot at Vehicle Tyre

A motor vehicle carrying suspected narcotics failed to stop for police in Giriulla, triggering a high-speed pursuit that ended near Pannala when officers fired at one of the vehicle's tyres. Police broke the vehicle's door locks after the occupants refused to open them and arrested a 37-year-old man, a 38-year-old woman, and a 16-year-old female. Nearly five grams of narcotics were recovered during a search, and investigations are ongoing.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 10:48 AM

AG Requests Three-Judge Bench For GotaGoGama Case

The Attorney General has requested a three‑judge High Court bench to hear the case concerning the alleged attack on the 'Gota Go Gama' protest site. Indictments will be filed against 20 defendants, including former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon and former Minister Johnston Fernando, under 328 charges, and for causing grievous harm to 56 individuals.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 10:15 AM

Supreme Court Clears Most of Anti-Corruption Bill

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that most of the proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill are consistent with the Constitution and can be passed with a simple majority in Parliament. However, certain provisions require a special majority or a referendum to become law.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 9:53 AM

Rs. 35M Properties Linked to ‘Loku Patty’ Frozen

Assets worth approximately Rs. 35 million linked to alleged drug trafficker 'Loku Patty' have been frozen by Sri Lanka's Illegal Assets Investigation Division under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The frozen properties include a 15-perch land and a two-story house in Welipenna. Investigations are ongoing.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 9:52 AM

No Referendum Needed for 22nd Amendment, Supreme Court Tells Speaker

The Supreme Court ruled that the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill does not require approval in a referendum, while recommending changes to its wording and adding a proviso on the Chief Justice's term limit. It also found the Judicature (Amendment) Bill constitutionally valid and suitable for passage by a simple majority.

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Single ReportNewsFirstSep 22, 2026, 9:18 AM

Heroin Trafficker Arrested With Guns and Live Ammo

Sri Lankan police arrested a suspect linked to a narcotics supply network after recovering heroin, illegal firearms and ammunition. The suspect was produced before Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court and remanded for further investigation.

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