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Progress Must Be Rooted in Historical Values - AKD

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that Sri Lanka’s path to development must be built upon the foundation...

11-07-2025 | 7:55 AM

Mendis and Nissanka Shine as SL Defeats Bangladesh

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka began their T20 series against Bangladesh with a commanding seven-wicket victory in the first match held at Pallekele.Th...

11-07-2025 | 7:51 AM

2024 O/L Exam Results Are Out Now!

COLOMBO (News 1st); The results of the 2024 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level Examination were officially released at midnight yes...

11-07-2025 | 7:36 AM

Sri Lanka Won’t Retaliate Against US Tariff Threat

COLOMBO (News st); As Sri Lanka continues negotiations with the United States over newly imposed tariffs, Presidential Economic Advisor Duminda Hulang...

10-07-2025 | 5:29 PM

Tariff Shift Favours Sri Lanka – Govt

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka says it has successfully negotiated a reduction in the U.S.-imposed tariff rate from 44% to 30%, positioning itself more...

10-07-2025 | 5:18 PM

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Lavrov Praises Sri Lanka as Reliable Partner

COLOMBO (News 1st); Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to its longstanding partnership with Sri Lanka, describing the island nation as a “reliable partner in South Asia” with a deep and positive history of bilateral relations.On July 10, on the sidelines of ministerial events under the auspices of ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met his Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath.Durin...

11-07-2025 | 7:48 AM

Gunman Opens Fire Through Window in Panadura

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 32-year-old resident of Malamulla, Panadura, was injured in a shooting incident that occurred early this morning while he was asleep at home, police confirmed.According to Police Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U...

11-07-2025 | 7:31 AM

Sri Lanka in Talks with U.S. for Bilateral Trade

COLOMBO (News 1st): Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Anil Jayanta, has confirmed that discussions are actively underway to establish a bilateral trade agreement between Sri Lanka and the United States.He expressed optimism that significant progress co...

11-07-2025 | 7:28 AM

Gunman Opens Fire Through Window in Panadura

11-07-2025 | 7:31 AM

Sri Lanka in Talks with U.S. for Bilateral Trade

11-07-2025 | 7:28 AM

Local News

Two Police Officers Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Two police officers were arrested in Ragama for accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000.The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption said that the arrest followed a complaint lodged by a three-wheeler driver in the area.The officers had allegedly searched the driv...

10-07-2025 | 4:32 PM