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52-year-old stabbed to death in Ratmalana

COLOMBO (News 1st); One person was attacked and killed with a sharp object in Borupana, Ratmalana. Police say two unidentified suspects carried out t...

16-04-2024 | 4:00 PM

Drug Bust: 550 Arrested, Including 5 Women

COLOMBO (News 1st) Sri Lankan law enforcement authorities apprehended 550 individuals on Monday. These suspects are allegedly linked to drug-related ...

16-04-2024 | 2:31 PM

Sri Lanka's Debt Restructuring Hits Roadblock

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's ongoing debt restructuring process has encountered obstacles in negotiations with private bondholders, while progress ...

16-04-2024 | 1:31 PM

Special Transport Continues as Travelers Return

Commuters returning to Colombo after the New Year holidays can still take advantage of special transportation services. The Sri Lanka Transport Board...

16-04-2024 | 6:23 AM

Export of onions permitted for Sri Lanka

Government of India has lifted the export ban on onions for Sri Lanka, with export of upto 10000 MT of onions permitted vide the enclosed notification...

16-04-2024 | 6:20 AM

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One Dead from Lightning Strike in Ethimale

A 65-year-old man tragically died yesterday after being struck by lightning while working in his fields in the Kotiyagala area of Ethimale. Meanwhile, The Department of Meteorology forecasts heavy rainfall exceeding 75mm in several provinces today. The Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces are most likely to experience these heavy downpours. Thunderstorms may accompany the heavy rain, bringing the risk of strong winds. The Depart...

16-04-2024 | 10:01 AM

Sri Lanka Resumes Israel Flights

Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, announced the resumption of flights between Sri Lanka and Israel. A passenger plane will depart Colombo for Tel Aviv tomorrow morning. Passengers traveling from Colombo to Tel Aviv via New Delhi can a...

16-04-2024 | 10:00 AM

Over 23 killed in road accidents

Sri Lankan police reported 23 fatalities in road accidents across the island nation during the recent New Year holiday period from April 12th-14th. 8 people died in road accidents on the 12th of April. 4 people lost their lives in accidents reporte...

16-04-2024 | 9:57 AM

Sri Lanka Resumes Israel Flights

16-04-2024 | 10:00 AM

Over 23 killed in road accidents

16-04-2024 | 9:57 AM

Local News

Sri Lanka meets IMF/WBG Top Ranks in DC

Colombo (News 1st): The Sri Lankan Delegation led by State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe kicked-off the IMF, World Bank Group Spring meetings with a productive bilateral discussion with Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managjng Director of the IMF. Okamura had commended the Sri Lankan authorities on stro...

16-04-2024 | 6:17 AM