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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 13, 2026, 9:43 AM

Sri Lanka Faces Aging Population Crisis Despite Digital Progress - IMF

Sri Lanka faces an aging population crisis that threatens long-term economic growth, according to an IMF report urging digital transformation, higher productivity, and increased labor force participation, especially among women and older workers. The report highlights Sri Lanka's GovPay digital payment system as a model for public-sector innovation and stresses the need for AI adoption, skills development, and infrastructure investment to counteract demographic pressures.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 13, 2026, 9:28 AM

Namal Rajapaksa’s Rs. 70M Krrish Case Called Today

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa is due to appear before the Colombo Magistrate's Court today regarding an alleged 70 million rupee bribe from the Krrish company. He remains in remand custody since September 4th, while bail was granted in a related case involving a 100 million rupee bribe linked to Airbus aircraft purchases for SriLankan Airlines. Additionally, a case against his brother Yoshitha Rajapaksa for allegedly causing government loss through improper Navy recruitment is also scheduled for hearing today.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 13, 2026, 7:43 AM

Ambalangoda Fisherman Arrested with Ice and Kush

A 32-year-old fisherman from Ambalangoda was arrested by the Elpitiya Division Anti-Corruption Unit with 2.14 kg of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and 510 g of cannabis (Kush). He was handed over to Ambalangoda Police and is scheduled to appear before the Balapitiya Magistrate's Court.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 13, 2026, 7:42 AM

Special Security for Remanded MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake

Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been remanded after being arrested by the Bribery Commission for allegedly soliciting Rs. 8.1 million and Rs. 2.4 million bribes from companies, with special security provided during detention at Colombo Remand Prison.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 13, 2026, 7:39 AM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa to Be Produced Before Court Today

Shiranthi Rajapaksa is scheduled to be produced before court today while undergoing treatment at Colombo National Hospital. She faces corruption charges related to the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 10 million from a state bank, which she claimed was for a CT scanner for Lady Ridgeway Hospital. Her anticipatory bail application was dismissed by the Maligakanda Magistrate's Court yesterday.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 10:48 PM

Sri Lanka Open to New IMF Agreement But No Final Decision Yet

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka has made significant progress in stabilising its economy under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility programme, but stressed that the country's next challenge will be maintaining that stability while pursuing stronger economic growth. Addressing the future of Sri Lanka's engagement with the IMF,…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 6:31 PM

Chamara Sampath Dassanayake Remanded

COLOMBO (News 1st); Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been remanded until October 23 after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court on Monday. The remand order was issued after the MP was taken into custody by Bribery Commission officials earlier in the day.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 5:28 PM

Malwathu Mahanayake Pushes Back on SJB Claims

COLOMBO (News 1st); A delegation of senior leaders from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), led by party General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara, met the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siam Nikaya on Monday, during which a range of issues relating to governance, Buddhism and social media were discussed. During the meeting, SJB…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 4:21 PM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa Admitted to National Hospital Cardiology Unit

COLOMBO(News1st); Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Prisons Spokesperson Senaka Pallethanne says that she was admitted to the Cardiology Unit of the Colombo National Hospital based on the recommendations of the Prison Hospital doctors.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 4:04 PM

1.2 Billion Young People Enter Workforce in 15 Years

COLOMBO (News 1st); World Bank President Ajay Banga has stressed on the urgent need to create opportunities for a rapidly growing young population, warning that the ability of developing countries to generate productive employment will determine whether a historic demographic shift becomes an economic advantage or a missed opportunity. Speaking on the future of jobs and artificial intelligence in…

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 3:45 PM

Mahinda Kahandagama Remanded Until October 26

COLOMBO (News1st); Mahinda Kahandagama, former municipal councilor of the Colombo Municipal Council representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been remanded until the 26th. This order was issued after he was produced before the Nugegoda Magistrate's Court.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 3:38 PM

WEATHER ALERT: Brace For Heavy Rains From Oct. 13

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Meteorology has warned of heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka from tomorrow (October 13), as a low-pressure area is expected to form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal. In its weather forecast issued today (October 12), the department said showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island over the next few days.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 1:48 PM

MP Chamara Sampath Arrested by CIABOC

COLOMBO (News 1st): Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with investigations into four alleged bribery-related incidents. Dassanayake had arrived at the Bribery Commission on Monday after being summoned by the Commission as part of its ongoing investigations.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 12:11 PM

Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne Appointed Acting Attorney General

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Solicitor General Viraj Dayaratne has been appointed Acting Attorney General by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The appointment was made following the departure of Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe overseas.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 11:57 AM

Former Minister Chandima Weerakkody Appears Before CIABOC To Provide Statement

COLOMBO (News 1st): Former Minister Chandima Weerakkody has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 11:50 AM

Chamara Sampath Dasanayake Appears Before Bribery Commission

COLOMBO (News 1st): Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dasanayake who was summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption arrived at the commission this morning (12). The summons follows his failure to appear before the Commission last Friday (09), despite being notified to do so.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 11:23 AM

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa Hospitalised, Says SLPP Spokesperson

COLOMBO (News 1st); Spokesperson for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Sanjeeva Edirimanna says that Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapksa was admitted to a hospital on Monday (12).

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 11:09 AM

Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s Anticipatory Bail Bid Rejected by Court

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Maligakanda Magistrate's Court today nullified an anticipatory bail application filed by Shiranthi Rajapaksa, advising that the petition be filed before a court with the appropriate jurisdiction. Shiranthi Rajapaksa, is the wife of Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 10:34 AM

Sri Lanka’s Financial System Holds Firm Amid Global Turmoil, CBSL Warns of Rising Household Debt Risks

Sri Lanka's financial system remained stable in the first half of 2026 despite global turbulence, according to the Central Bank's Financial Stability Review. However, the Central Bank warned of rising household debt, rapid credit expansion, and increased collateral-backed lending as emerging vulnerabilities. The bank raised policy rates and tightened macroprudential measures to curb excessive leverage.

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Single ReportNewsFirstOct 12, 2026, 10:22 AM

Appeal Filed With Saudi Supreme Court to Commute Anojan Sivarasa’s Death Sentence

COLOMBO (News 1st) – An appeal was filed with the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia yesterday, seeking leniency in the death sentence imposed on Anojan Sivarasa. President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma said the appeal was filed through a law firm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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