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Fuel Stations into Safe and Hygienic Spaces

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Clean Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force, in collaboration with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Lanka IOC, Sinopec Energy La...

14-05-2025 | 4:53 PM

Historic Agreements Signed at Saudi-US Summit

COLOMBO (News 1st); U.S. President Donald Trump and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Mi...

14-05-2025 | 4:14 PM

The World's 'Poorest' President, Dies At 89

Jose “Pepe” Mujica, a former leftist rebel who became Uruguay’s president from 2010 to 2015, has died at the age of 89.Uruguayan President Yamandu Ors...

14-05-2025 | 4:08 PM

Bus Violations Face Crackdown in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Transport Commission has decided to rigorously inspect whether private long-distance bus operators are adhering to th...

14-05-2025 | 3:36 PM

Uniform Procedure to Prevent Legal Issues

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government has issued a set of guidelines to Provincial Comm...

14-05-2025 | 3:20 PM

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Sri Lanka Protests Genocide Allegations

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed strong objections to the Canadian High Commissioner regarding unfounded genocide allegations and the construction of a misleading monument in Canada.Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with the Canadian High Commissioner today to reiterate Sri Lanka's stance.Sri Lanka maintains that allegations of genocide during the final phase of its conflict are unsubstantiated by any credible autho...

14-05-2025 | 5:21 PM

Mahindananda Files For Anticipatory Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has filed an anticipatory bail application with the Colombo Magistrate's Court, seeking release before being taken into custody by the Bribery Commission. This request is r...

14-05-2025 | 5:14 PM

Kotmale Tragedy: Funds Released To Families

COLOMBO (News 1st); Following the tragic bus accident in the Garandiella area of Kotmale, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the allocation of funds from the President’s Fund to support the families of the victims. The funds have be...

14-05-2025 | 5:09 PM

Mahindananda Files For Anticipatory Bail

14-05-2025 | 5:14 PM

Kotmale Tragedy: Funds Released To Families

14-05-2025 | 5:09 PM

Local News

Stranded Dolphins Safely Returned to Ocean

COLOMBO (News 1st); Early this morning, five dolphins were found stranded on Kalutara Beach.The Kalutara District Disaster Management Center reported that the dolphins were safely returned to the ocean.The rescue operation was carried out by officers from the Kalutara Beach Naval Base, ensuring the ...

14-05-2025 | 2:28 PM