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Semini Iddamalgoda Released on Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release of actress Semini Iddamalgoda on bail.She was produced before Colombo Ad...

12-05-2025 | 8:27 AM

People's Mandate Will Never Be Manipulated

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath said today that the government will not allow certain...

12-05-2025 | 7:52 AM

Welimada Bus Accident: 1 Dead, 20 Injured

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Another tragic accident occurred in Welimada last night (10), claiming the life of one and injuries to 20 others.Police said the ...

11-05-2025 | 8:17 PM

Talks to Establish Power in CMC Successful: SJB

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has confirmed that talks to form a majority in the Colombo Municipal Council have been successfu...

11-05-2025 | 8:09 PM

President Offers Rs.1 Mn Compensation for Victims

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the bus acciden...

11-05-2025 | 8:03 PM

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Sacred Relics to Arrive at Sirasa Vesak Zone

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Sacred Sarvanna relics,and the relics of the Maha Rahat Theros are scheduled to arrive at the Sirasa Namami – Sirasa Vesak Zone this afternoon.The relics, which were ceremonially brought from the Nelligala International Buddhist Center on May 9, are currently enshrined at the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya. A grand procession carrying the relics is set to begin at 8 a.m., travelling through Angoda Junction, Kosw...

12-05-2025 | 8:46 AM

National Vesak Festival in Nuwara Eliya

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Vesak Festival for 2025 commenced in Nuwara Eliya.It will continue until the 16th of May. This year’s National Vesak Week is celebrated under the theme, “Let's associate with noble people with good qualities.”&n...

12-05-2025 | 8:37 AM

SL President Welcomes India-Pakistan Ceasefire

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warmly welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan.Issuing a statement, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted that the leaders of India and Pakistan must be commended for repl...

12-05-2025 | 8:23 AM

National Vesak Festival in Nuwara Eliya

12-05-2025 | 8:37 AM

SL President Welcomes India-Pakistan Ceasefire

12-05-2025 | 8:23 AM

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Tragic Bus Accident in Kotmale Claims 20 Lives

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A devastating accident occurred early today on the Nuwara Eliya–Gampola main road, near the Garandi Ella in Kotmale, when a bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice.The accident claimed the lives of 22 people, including the bus driver.More than 50 people, including t...

11-05-2025 | 6:47 PM