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Cargills Bank Issues Statement

COLOMBO (News 1st); Cargills Bank PLC, a private bank in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (2) released a statement with regard to a cyber security incident.&nbs...

02-04-2025 | 8:27 PM

Eyewitness Demands Action on Batalanda Crimes

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Sri Lanka Army soldier Indrananda de Silva, an eyewitness to the atrocities committed at the Batalanda torture chamber, has...

02-04-2025 | 5:53 PM

CID Launches Investigation into Prez Fund Misuse

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation into allegations of misuse of the President's Fund invo...

02-04-2025 | 4:15 PM

Messi's bodyguard no longer on Miami sidelines

Lionel Messi's bodyguard Yassine Cheuko expressed frustration after saying he was no longer allowed to protect the Argentina forward from the sideline...

02-04-2025 | 4:09 PM

Sri Lanka Forms Committee To Tackle UK Sanctions

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Cabinet of Ministers has taken note of the recent decision by the United Kingdom to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankan indivi...

02-04-2025 | 3:55 PM

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Self-Defense or Atrocity? UNP Chairman's Say

COLOMBO (News 1st); UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena speaking in Vavuniya said that Self-Defense is NOT a crime.He made this statement in response to allegations regarding the crimes committed at the Batalanda torture chamber during the 1987-1990 period."When a government elected by the people is attacked, the government controls it. It does not belong to murder. This is stated in the constitution, not by me. For example, if someone's life i...

02-04-2025 | 5:39 PM

Major Road Closures in Colombo for PM Modi's Visit

COLOMBO (News 1st); Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to commence his official visit to Sri Lanka on April 4th.In anticipation of his arrival, the Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan to ensure smooth transit and security.O...

02-04-2025 | 5:25 PM

No Leniency for Corrupt Public Officials: Court

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court has sentenced former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his Sister-in-Law, Shanthi Chandrasena, to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment for corruption.The judgement was delivered by Colombo ...

02-04-2025 | 4:35 PM

Major Road Closures in Colombo for PM Modi's Visit

02-04-2025 | 5:25 PM

No Leniency for Corrupt Public Officials: Court

02-04-2025 | 4:35 PM

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USD 1 Mn Aid to Earthquake-Hit Myanmar From SL

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has announced a comprehensive relief package to support the people affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025.Recognizing the long-standing close relationship between Sri Lanka and Myanmar as two Buddhist state...

02-04-2025 | 3:45 PM