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Compensation for Victims of Kotmale Bus Tragedy

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The government has announced compensation for the families of those who lost their lives in the bus accident in Garandi Ella, Kot...

11-05-2025 | 4:26 PM

Semini Iddamalgoda Taken Into Custody

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police confirmed, veteran actress Semini Iddamalgoda has been taken into custody.Authorities stated that the arrest was made in c...

11-05-2025 | 1:42 PM

21 Dead In Garandi Ella Bus Crash

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The death toll from the bus that plunged into a ravine in the Garandi Ella area of Kotmale on the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road ...

11-05-2025 | 12:17 PM

Fatal Bus Accident In Ramboda: Multiple Casualties

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Several people were killed and many others injured when a bus plunged into a ravine in the Ramboda Garandi Ella area on the Nuwar...

11-05-2025 | 8:30 AM

More Sabaragamuwa University Students Suspended

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Five more students from the Faculty of Technology at Sabaragamuwa University have been suspended from classes in connection with ...

11-05-2025 | 8:17 AM

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Talks to Establish Power in CMC Successful: SJB

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has confirmed that talks to form a majority in the Colombo Municipal Council have been successfully concluded.Chandima Weerakkody from the SJB clarified that while discussions are ongoing with various groups, the party is committed to ensuring that no one with questionable backgrounds, including individuals linked to the underworld, will be part of their coalition. However, he emphasized ...

11-05-2025 | 8:09 PM

President Offers Rs.1 Mn Compensation for Victims

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the bus accident that occurred in Garadiella.In his message of condolence, the President said deeply shocked and sa...

11-05-2025 | 8:03 PM

Tragic Bus Accident in Kotmale Claims 20 Lives

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A devastating accident occurred early today on the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road, near the Garandi Ella in Kotmale, when a bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice.The accident claimed the lives of 22 people, includi...

11-05-2025 | 6:47 PM

President Offers Rs.1 Mn Compensation for Victims

11-05-2025 | 8:03 PM

Tragic Bus Accident in Kotmale Claims 20 Lives

11-05-2025 | 6:47 PM

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Bell 212 Crash Probe Underway

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Bell 212 helicopter that crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir is scheduled to be handed over to the Katunayake Air Force Engineering Unit today for further investigation.A nine-member investigation board appointed to probe the incident, has already carried out on-site inspe...

11-05-2025 | 8:13 AM