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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 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

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

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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 part thereof they have served in prison. Additionally, the remaining sentences of inmates imprisoned due to unpaid fines will be cancelled.Prisoners who are over the age of 65 and have completed ha...

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

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

Vesak Symbolises Unity in Diversity - PM

12-05-2025 | 9:42 AM

President Calls for Unity and Righteous Leadership

12-05-2025 | 9:01 AM

Local News

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 accident occured when a passenger bus traveling from Bandarawela to Welimada lost control, veered off the road, and plunged into a precipice.The victi...

11-05-2025 | 8:17 PM