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World Food Day is observed with the theme 'Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.' A senior Sri Lankan agriculture official urged citizens to reduce post-harvest losses and cooked food waste to support national food security.
A circular has been issued amending prison regulations to allow incarcerated Buddhist monks to wear their robes when taken outside prison premises. The amendment was directed by Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara based on recommendations from a special committee.
Dengue cases are rising in Sri Lanka due to increased mosquito breeding caused by rainy weather. The National Dengue Control Unit plans to launch a mosquito control program in selected areas within the next two weeks.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): Heavy traffic congestion has been reported in several areas, including Colombo Fort, Pettah, Slave Island, Union Place, the Lake House Roundabout, Ceramic Junction, and Galle Face. The Traffic Management and Road Safety Division stated that the congestion was caused by a protest march involving opposition political parties.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Authorities have suspended the use of assets worth approximately Rs. 70 million belonging to a suspect arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged proceeds of narcotics trafficking. Police said the frozen assets include a two-storey house located in the Madagal area of Jaffna and approximately Rs. 15 million currently…
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka could face an increased risk of flooding over the coming months as heavy rainfall continues across the island and the El Niño phenomenon strengthens to unusually high levels, the Department of Meteorology has warned. The department issued an advisory on Thursday, saying unstable atmospheric conditions in the lower atmosphere are expected to bring widespread…
COLOMBO (News 1st); The medical board report concerning the health condition of former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital of Colombo while in remand custody, has been handed over to the hospital's Director. Director of the National Hospital, Dr.
COLOMBO (News 1st): According to the Department of Meteorology, Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Matara, Galle, Puttalam, Mannar and Jaffna districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at other parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Three Thai nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake after authorities discovered nearly five kilograms of hashish concealed inside beauty products, police said. According to investigators, the suspects had allegedly attempted to smuggle the narcotics into Sri Lanka by hiding the drug consignment inside cosmetic and beauty-care items.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Heavy traffic congestion has been reported in the Orugodawatta and Maligawatta areas of Colombo as an opposition-backed protest march enters the city. The Police Traffic Division said the congestion was caused by a march organized by a group that includes several opposition political parties.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has emerged as one of Asia's top beach destinations after four of its coastal attractions secured places in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, with Arugam Bay Beach being ranked the best beach in Asia. According to the rankings, Arugam Bay topped the list with a score of 98.84, outperforming some of the region's most renowned beach…
COLOMBO (News 1st); The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) have unveiled a new global framework aimed at helping countries combat the growing threat of cyber-enabled fraud in the rapidly expanding digital financial sector. Known as the Bangkok Blueprint, the framework was developed in coordination with the Bank of Thailand and launched during the 2026 IMF-World Bank…
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) says it is currently taking the necessary steps to obtain an Interpol Red Notice against former Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The move follows an order issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court on Wednesday directing that warrants against Rajapaksa be issued in both Sinhala and English to facilitate action through Interpol.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's sovereign debt restructuring process is now nearing full completion, with around 99% of debt covered under the restructuring perimeter either finalized or subject to agreements in principle, according to the latest report issued by the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR). The seventh GSDR Co-Chairs Progress Report, released on October 14, said Sri Lanka's debt…
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health has reported an increase in influenza cases across Sri Lanka over the past several weeks, prompting health authorities to urge the public to remain vigilant and take preventive measures to limit the spread of the disease. The situation was highlighted during a media briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau on Wednesday.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath held high-level discussions with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev during his visit to Baku, as Sri Lanka moves to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties with countries across Asia. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), where…
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan authorities have uncovered a major haul of heroin along Sri Lanka's southern coast, with approximately 120 kilograms of the narcotic recovered from the Kapparathota Beach area in Weligama. The drugs were found packed in six sacks during a joint operation carried out by the Police Special Task Force (STF), the Sri Lanka Navy, the Police Narcotics Bureau and the Sri…
A Chief Inspector of Police was arrested by the CID in connection with the murder of a close associate of underworld figure Podi Lassi. The body was discovered in the Gin River near Wakwella Bridge at Poddala on June 22, with the victim's face disfigured and hands/feet tied.
Over 100 kilograms of suspected heroin and communication equipment were seized in a joint operation by Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies at Kapparathota beach in Weligama.
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The Sri Lankan government has increased the agricultural cultivation subsidy to Rs. 60,000 per hectare for 13 crops, up from Rs. 30,000, as announced by Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne. The subsidy applies to up to two hectares and includes new eligibility for farmers cultivating additional crops on previously used paddy land.
