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47 Receiving Treatment After Fatal Brush Crash

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Police say 47 people are still receiving treatment in hospital following the tragic bus accident in Garandi Ella, Kotmale, which ...

12-05-2025 | 1:22 PM

Virat Kohli Retires from Test Cricket

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtain down on a glorious career that spanned 14 years and included 123 Test...

12-05-2025 | 12:31 PM

Special Security Plans for Vesak

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Police announced that a special traffic plan is in effect in Colombo to accommodate the large crowds expected for the Vesak festi...

12-05-2025 | 12:17 PM

388 Prisoners Granted Pardon for Vesak Poya Day

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Steps have been taken to grant a special state pardon to 388 inmates across the country in view of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.A...

12-05-2025 | 11:18 AM

Vesak Symbolises Unity in Diversity - PM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Vesak Day message, highlighted the deep spiritual significance of Vesak, commemorat...

12-05-2025 | 9:42 AM

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Sri Lanka at 2025 UN Peacekeeping Meet

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka is participating in the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial taking place from 13–14 May 2025 in Berlin, Germany—a high-level forum that convenes global stakeholders committed to enhancing the effectiveness, safety, and impact of UN peacekeeping operations.The Sri Lankan delegation is led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra reflecting the country's continued commitment t...

12-05-2025 | 2:55 PM

Kerala Cannabis Worth Rs. 87 Million Seized

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Navy says that a search operation conducted by the personnel of SLNS Gajaba in the North Central Naval Command in the Pesalai beach area of Mannar yesterday, resulted in the seizure of approximately 218kg of Kerala c...

12-05-2025 | 2:34 PM

Sri Pada Pilgrimage Season Ends Today

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Chief Incumbent of Sri Pada and Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University, Venerable Bengamuwe Sri Dhammadinna Thero says that the 2024/2025 Sri Pada pilgrimage season will conclude today.The Chief Incumbent added that tomorrow, a...

12-05-2025 | 2:13 PM

Kerala Cannabis Worth Rs. 87 Million Seized

12-05-2025 | 2:34 PM

Sri Pada Pilgrimage Season Ends Today

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President Calls for Unity and Righteous Leadership

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak message, said that the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, which marks the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana of the Lord Buddha, is a moment to reflect on the Buddha’s timeless path of wisdom, compassion, and selfless service. He e...

12-05-2025 | 9:01 AM