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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

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

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

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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 wisdom, compassion, and selfless service. He emphasised that the Buddha’s teachings are not just spiritual, but offer a roadmap to building a just and equal society. The President urged all c...

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

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

Sacred Relics to Arrive at Sirasa Vesak Zone

12-05-2025 | 8:46 AM

National Vesak Festival in Nuwara Eliya

12-05-2025 | 8:37 AM

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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 accident that occurred in Garadiella.In his message of condolence, the President said deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic bus accident and w...

11-05-2025 | 8:03 PM