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Suspect Involved In 28.4 Million Robbery Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect involved in the robbery of gold and money worth Rs. 28.4 million has been arrested by offcials of the Western Province (...

09-05-2025 | 3:17 PM

IPL suspended indefinitely amid escalating tension

(PTI) The Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Friday (9) suspended indefinitely due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.A cloud of un...

09-05-2025 | 12:30 PM

Sacred Relics Journey Begins for Sirasa Namami

COLOMBO (News 1st)l The ceremonial procession carrying the sacred Sri Sarvanna relics commences today (9) from the Nelligala International Buddhist Ce...

09-05-2025 | 11:15 AM

Five Dead in Sri Lanka Military Helicopter Crash

COLOMBO (News 1st); Five military personnel have been confirmed dead following the crash of a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter into the ...

09-05-2025 | 11:07 AM

Pilots, Special Forces Survive Helicopter Crash

COLOMBO (News 1st): All 12 personnel aboard the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter that crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir earlier this...

09-05-2025 | 10:50 AM

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Air Force Helicopter Crash Claims Six Lives

COLOMBO (News 1st); In a devastating incident, a Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force's No. 7 Squadron crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir at approximately 8:17 AM today (9).According to Air Force spokesperson Group Captain Eranda Geeganage, six individuals tragically lost their lives in the crash.The victims include four members of the Sri Lanka Army Special Forces and two Air Force gunners. Their bodies have been transport...

09-05-2025 | 12:37 PM

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Climb to 19,000+ in 2025

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has raised concerns over a sharp increase in dengue cases across the country, with over 19,000 cases and seven deaths reported so far in 2025, according to Director Dr. Sudath Samaraweera.Wh...

09-05-2025 | 12:11 PM

EC Requires Finance Reports from LG Candidates

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a directive requiring all candidates who contested the 2025 Local Government (LG) elections to submit their campaign income and expenditure reports by May 27, 2025, in accordance wit...

09-05-2025 | 12:07 PM

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Climb to 19,000+ in 2025

09-05-2025 | 12:11 PM

EC Requires Finance Reports from LG Candidates

09-05-2025 | 12:07 PM

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Air Force Helicopter Crashes into Maduru Oya

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir earlier today, according to Air Force Spokesperson Group Captain Eranda Geeganage.The aircraft had taken off from the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base and was en route to the Ma...

09-05-2025 | 9:05 AM