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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 ...

12-05-2025 | 8:37 AM

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

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 An...

12-05-2025 | 8:23 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

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Vesak Symbolises Unity in Diversity - PM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Vesak Day message, highlighted the deep spiritual significance of Vesak, commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana of the Lord Buddha, and praised the devotion of the Buddhist community across Sri Lanka in upholding age-old traditions through both material and spiritual offerings.The Prime Minister noted that the teachings of the Buddha have long shaped the moral fab...

12-05-2025 | 9:42 AM

President Calls for Unity and Righteous Leadership

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak message, said that the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, which marks the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana of the Lord Buddha, is a moment to reflect on the Buddha’s timeless path of w...

12-05-2025 | 9:01 AM

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 Buddh...

12-05-2025 | 8:46 AM

President Calls for Unity and Righteous Leadership

12-05-2025 | 9:01 AM

Sacred Relics to Arrive at Sirasa Vesak Zone

12-05-2025 | 8:46 AM

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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 successfully concluded.Chandima Weerakkody from the SJB clarified that while discussions are ongoing with various groups, the party is committed to ensuring th...

11-05-2025 | 8:09 PM