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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...

13-05-2025 | 2:57 PM

2,500 Health Inspectors Deployed for Vesak Dansal

COLOMBO (News 1st): In view of the Vesak Poya, a team of 2,500 public health inspectors has been deployed to inspect food safety and hygiene standards...

13-05-2025 | 12:49 PM

18-Year-Old Girl Dies in House Fire in Kottawa

COLOMBO (News 1st): An 18-year-old girl has died in a house fire in Pohoragodaella area of Kottawa.The police said that the victim was alone at home w...

13-05-2025 | 12:12 PM

Police Committee to Probe Tragic Bus Accident

COLOMBO (News 1st): The death toll from the tragic bus accident at Gerandi Ella in Kotmale has risen to 23, while 53 others were injured in the incide...

13-05-2025 | 11:55 AM

Main Line Disruptions: 4 Trains Cancelled

COLOMBO (News 1st): Four trains scheduled to travel along the main railway line have been cancelled.The Department of Railways said the cancellations ...

13-05-2025 | 10:44 AM

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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 Secretariat.This event is held in parallel with the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone, jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat, and the Prime Minister’s Office.The program features Bakthi Ghee performances by choirs from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force, Polic...

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 stop of a three-day visit that will also include Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.President Trump...

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 2 PM.The sacred relics, brought from the Nelligala International Buddhist Center and the Galle Para...

13-05-2025 | 4:23 PM

Trump Greeted By MBS with 21-Gun Salute

13-05-2025 | 4:41 PM

Thousands at Sirasa Namami Vesak Zone

13-05-2025 | 4:23 PM

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Sirasa Vesak Zone Open to the Public Today

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sirasanamami Sirasa Vesak Zone is open to the public for the second consecutive day today.The Sacred Sarvanna Relics will arrive at the Sirasa Vesak Zone at 11 a.m this morning.A large crowd of devotees visited the Sirasanamami Sirasa Vesak Zone yesterday night to venerate th...

13-05-2025 | 8:13 AM