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Priority Bus Service for Disabled Persons Launched

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The low-floor priority bus service designed for persons with disabilities will be launched today at the Multimodal Transport Cent...

21-04-2026 | 8:25 AM

Ven. Pannakara Thero Arrives in SL with “Aloka”

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Ven. Pannakara Thero has arrived in Sri Lanka from Texas, USA, with "Aloka" in preparation for the Walk For Peace in the Island o...

21-04-2026 | 6:51 AM

Trump says Ceasefire Ends Wednesday

US President Donald Trump said he now considers the ceasefire with Iran over “Wednesday evening Washington time” but that it’s “highly unlikely” he wo...

20-04-2026 | 10:35 PM

India, Sri Lanka To Formalise Security Conclave

COLOMBO (News 1st); India and Sri Lanka are moving closer to fully formalising the Colombo Security Conclave, an initiative aimed at addressing shared...

20-04-2026 | 9:47 PM

Patali Pledges Full Disclosure on Coal Deals

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka today stated that he will fully disclose all facts related to coal transactions carried o...

20-04-2026 | 9:39 PM

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President Dissanayake Endorses Int. Peace Walk

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Posting a message on X, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that it is an honor to support the International Peace Walk organized under the leadership of Ven. Pannakara Thero, a Vietnamese monk who arrived in Sri Lanka from the United States.In a message posted on X, the President highlighted that the International Peace Walk promotes Mindfulness, Loving-kindness (Metta), Unity and harmony among all citizens.President D...

21-04-2026 | 9:33 AM

Notorious Crime Boss 'Karandeniye Raju' Detained

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Organized crime leader Sobanahandi Sanath de Silva, alias "Karandeniye Raju," will be held for 90 days under detention for questioning under the powers of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), police confirmed.The suspect is cur...

21-04-2026 | 7:24 AM

Sri Lanka Mourns-Seven Years Since Easter Attacks

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Today marks seven years since the horrendous Easter Sunday terror attacks that devastated Sri Lanka.Religious services have been organized in numerous churches across the island to remember those who lost their lives, or were inj...

21-04-2026 | 7:19 AM

Notorious Crime Boss 'Karandeniye Raju' Detained

21-04-2026 | 7:24 AM

Sri Lanka Mourns-Seven Years Since Easter Attacks

21-04-2026 | 7:19 AM

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CPC Files Complaint

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has lodged formal complaints with the Ministry of Mass Media and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC) against an electronic media institution, alleging serious and repeated irresponsible use of media that has caused significant ...

20-04-2026 | 9:35 PM