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Relief for Disaster-hit Crops to be Provided

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Export Agriculture says it will provide subsidies and compensation to crop farmers whose minor export crops wer...

28-12-2025 | 2:37 PM

20 Firearms Issued to Douglas Devananda Missing

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Investigations have revealed that 20 firearms issued to former Minister Douglas Devananda remain missing. Among the missing ...

28-12-2025 | 2:21 PM

Shakthi Crown: Youth Talent Shines Across Borders

COLOMBO (News 1st): Music is a universal language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. For today’s youth, singing and performing are po...

28-12-2025 | 2:05 PM

84% of Disaster Victims Receive Relief Allowance

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Disaster Relief Services Center says that 84 percent of those affected by the recent disaster have received the Rs. 25,000 al...

28-12-2025 | 1:52 PM

Nationwide Drug Op Sees Massive Drug Seizures

COLOMBO (News1st): A total of 53,737 suspects have been arrested so far since the launch of “Rata Ma Ekata" the nationwide operation. The arrests...

28-12-2025 | 10:51 AM

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State of Public Emergency Extended

COLOMBO (News 1st):An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued extending the state of public emergency, with the aim of restoring civilian life disrupted by the disaster situation.This was issued by order of the President, under the signature of the Secretary to the President, Dr. N.S. Kumanayake.The extrodinary gazette notification states that the extension is deemed appropriate in the interest of public security, the protection of pub...

28-12-2025 | 10:04 PM

Douglas Devananda Remanded Until January 9

COLOMBO (News 1st):Former minister Douglas Devananda has been remanded until January 9.This was after he was produced before the Gampaha Magistrate's Court.The former minister was arrested the day before yesterday when he appeared before the Criminal...

28-12-2025 | 6:43 PM

Final Rites of Latha Walpola to be held on Dec 31

COLOMBO (News 1st):The final rites of veteran singer Latha Walpola will be performed on the 31st of December at the Independence Square in Colombo, with full state sponsorship. The Ministry of Public Administration said a special discussion on f...

28-12-2025 | 2:44 PM

Douglas Devananda Remanded Until January 9

28-12-2025 | 6:43 PM

Final Rites of Latha Walpola to be held on Dec 31

28-12-2025 | 2:44 PM

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Indian Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Fishing

COLOMBO (News1st): Three Indian fishermen have been arrested in the seas off Delft Island.Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath, said that their fishing vessel was also taken into naval custody.The suspects were arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters....

28-12-2025 | 10:23 AM