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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

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

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

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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 such as tender cancellations and the rejection of medicine consignments following quality inspections. These problems have been key contributors to medicine shortages in recent months.According t...

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

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 controversial human immunoglobulin drug procurement. This decision follows a request by the Attorney Gen...

13-05-2025 | 5:22 PM

NEC Requests Names of Elected LG Members

14-05-2025 | 9:26 AM

Three-Judge Bench for Keheliya Case

13-05-2025 | 5:22 PM

Local News

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 at dansals, operating across the country.Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Association said that a total of 8,894 dansals have been officially regi...

13-05-2025 | 12:49 PM