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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

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, describi...

11-07-2025 | 7:48 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

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 as...

11-07-2025 | 7:31 AM

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Sri Lankans Caught In Int Scheme Raid

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two Sri Lankan nationals are among 149 individuals arrested in a large-scale raid on a scam call centre in Faisalabad, Pakistan, according to the country’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).The NCCIA confirmed that the operation was launched following a tip-off about a fraudulent network involved in Ponzi schemes and fake investment scams. The centre reportedly lured victims through social media platforms ...

11-07-2025 | 10:48 AM

Corruption Linked to X-Press Pearl Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister of Environment, Dr. Dhammika Patabendige, has announced plans to appoint a special committee to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities in the legal proceedings related to the X-Press Pearl maritime disas...

11-07-2025 | 10:22 AM

Revised Electricity Bill to Be Presented

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced that the revised Electricity Amendment Bill, incorporating recommendations from the Supreme Court, will be presented to Parliament shortly.According to the Ministry, the bill will fir...

11-07-2025 | 10:00 AM

Corruption Linked to X-Press Pearl Case

11-07-2025 | 10:22 AM

Revised Electricity Bill to Be Presented

11-07-2025 | 10:00 AM

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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 could be achieved before August 1.He further stated ...

11-07-2025 | 7:28 AM