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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, Enlighte...

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 Zo...

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 ...

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

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Special Security Plans for Vesak

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Police announced that a special traffic plan is in effect in Colombo to accommodate the large crowds expected for the Vesak festival.Due to the high volume of visitors expected at Vesak zones, access to certain roads will be regulated. Residents and vehicles heading to hospitals or essential service institutions will be allowed entry on a case-by-case basis.However, container trucks and tipper trucks transporting sand or...

12-05-2025 | 12:17 PM

388 Prisoners Granted Pardon for Vesak Poya Day

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Steps have been taken to grant a special state pardon to 388 inmates across the country in view of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.According to the Department of Prisons, inmates will be granted a one-week pardon for each year or pa...

12-05-2025 | 11:18 AM

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 Bu...

12-05-2025 | 9:42 AM

388 Prisoners Granted Pardon for Vesak Poya Day

12-05-2025 | 11:18 AM

Vesak Symbolises Unity in Diversity - PM

12-05-2025 | 9:42 AM

Local News

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 opposition groups to misinterpret or manipulate the people's mandate in the recent local government elections.Minister Herath emphasized that the Com...

12-05-2025 | 7:52 AM