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SLTB Introduces New Safety Measures

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has decided to implement several new safety measures for long-distance bus operations.SLTB Ch...

14-05-2025 | 8:51 AM

Three-Judge Bench for Keheliya Case

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A three-judge bench has been appointed to oversee the case against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, concerning the controver...

13-05-2025 | 5:22 PM

President's Office Hosts Grand Vesak Celebration

COLOMBO (News 1st); The “Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya” (Vesak Bakthi Ghee recital) commenced at 6:30 PM yesterday within the premises of the Presidential...

13-05-2025 | 4:49 PM

Trump Greeted By MBS with 21-Gun Salute

COLOMBO (News 1st); US President Donald Trump has embarked on a Middle East tour, beginning with a grand arrival in Saudi Arabia. This marks the first...

13-05-2025 | 4:41 PM

Thousands at Sirasa Namami Vesak Zone

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sirasa Namami Vesak Zone, a beacon of spiritual reverence and cultural celebration, opened its doors to devotees today (13) at...

13-05-2025 | 4:23 PM

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38 High-Risk Zones Identified as Dengue Cases Rise

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit has identified 38 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas as high-risk zones for the spread of dengue fever.Director of the Unit, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, stated that more than 2,200 dengue cases have already been reported in the month of May alone. He further revealed that 47% of these cases are from the Western Province.So far this year, approximately 20,000 dengue cases have been reported ...

14-05-2025 | 9:36 AM

Govt. to Maintain a 6-Month Stock of Medicines

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lankan government has decided to maintain a safety stock of medicines to mitigate the ongoing shortages in the country.Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijayamuni stated that this move is in response to recurring issues ...

14-05-2025 | 9:29 AM

NEC Requests Names of Elected LG Members

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Election Commission of Sri Lanka has instructed political parties and independent groups to submit the names of candidates elected through the recent local government elections within seven days, based on the number o...

14-05-2025 | 9:26 AM

Govt. to Maintain a 6-Month Stock of Medicines

14-05-2025 | 9:29 AM

NEC Requests Names of Elected LG Members

14-05-2025 | 9:26 AM

Local News

Mount Lavinia Murder: Two Men Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two suspects have been arrested in connection with aiding and abetting a murder in Mount Lavinia.The suspects, aged 21 and 32, are residents of Mount Lavinia and Dehiwala.The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Unit and Mount Lavinia Police are conducting further investi...

13-05-2025 | 2:57 PM