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NCPA Warns Schools Against Concealing Child Abuse

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has launched a special investigation into the death of a schoolgirl in Kotahena.Ch...

10-05-2025 | 9:53 AM

Investigation Launched into SLAF Bell 212 Crash

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara, says the exact cause of the Bell 212 helicopter crash at Maduru Oya w...

10-05-2025 | 9:51 AM

National Vesak Week Begins Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Vesak Week commences today, with this year’s theme being “Let's associate with noble people with good qualities.”&nb...

10-05-2025 | 7:20 AM

Bids Called For Auction Of 27 Luxury Vehicles

Colombo (News 1ts); Bids have been called for the auction of 27 luxury and decommissioned vehicles belonging to the President's Office.These vehicles ...

09-05-2025 | 5:41 PM

Two Suspects Identified in Dan Priyasad Murder

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two suspects involved in the murder of Dan Priyasad were identified during an identification parade held at the Colombo Magistrate...

09-05-2025 | 4:56 PM

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Recovery Operations Begin for Helicopter Crash

COLOMBO(News 1st) - The Sri Lanka Air Force says that work has begun to recover the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir.The Sri Lanka Air Force said that it is working in conjunction with the Navy.The Sri Lanka Air Force said that an on-site investigation has also been initiated in the Maduru Oya reservoir regarding the accident.The on-site investigation is being conducted by a 9-member investigation board appointed by ...

10-05-2025 | 12:17 PM

Pakistan Military Says it is Retaliating

(BBC); Pakistan's military says it is retaliating after accusing India of striking three of its airbasesIndia has not commented on the claims, made in the early hours of SaturdayReports of explosions have been coming from several places along the Lin...

10-05-2025 | 10:31 AM

French Navy Ship arrives in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit yesterday.The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions.The 80.65m long ‘BEAUTEM...

10-05-2025 | 9:57 AM

Pakistan Military Says it is Retaliating

10-05-2025 | 10:31 AM

French Navy Ship arrives in Colombo

10-05-2025 | 9:57 AM

Local News

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 (North) Crimes Division.The incident took place on the 3rd of May when the suspect allegedly threatened the victim with a firearm in Sapugaskanda. ...

09-05-2025 | 3:17 PM