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Migraine Surge in SL Blamed on Scorching Weather

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lankan health authorities have reported a noticeable rise in migraine cases in recent weeks, attributing the trend to the ongo...

01-07-2025 | 12:25 PM

Sri Lanka’s Deflation Slows in June

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s deflationary trend continued to ease in June 2025, signaling a potential shift toward positive inflation in the coming...

01-07-2025 | 12:21 PM

Share Spotify Songs With Sound To Insta Stories

Instagram announced Monday (30) that it’s finally adding the ability for users to listen to previews of songs that they’ve shared from Spotify to Stor...

01-07-2025 | 11:53 AM

Next Halo Game Could Be Revealed In October

COLOMBO (News 1st); Halo Studios, formerly known as 343 Industries, has officially confirmed that it will unveil new details about its next major proj...

01-07-2025 | 11:24 AM

Father Jumps Into Ocean To Rescue Daughter

COLOMBO (News 1st); A family vacation aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream turned into a harrowing ordeal when a father jumped into the ocean to r...

01-07-2025 | 10:44 AM

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Senior Citizens to Earn Extra 3% Interest on FDs

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Finance has announced the implementation of a revised special interest rate scheme for senior citizens, effective from today, July 1, 2025.According to the official statement, individuals aged 60 years and above are eligible to benefit from this initiative, which was introduced under the 2025 Budget proposals and subsequently approved by the Cabinet.Under the scheme, senior citizens can open fixed deposits of u...

01-07-2025 | 1:15 PM

Foreign Reserves Hold Steady at $6.3B

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s external sector continued its upward trajectory in May 2025, with the current account maintaining a monthly surplus for the fifth consecutive month, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.Despite a widening trade d...

01-07-2025 | 1:09 PM

Thai Prime Minister Suspended

Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday (1) suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, saying it was deliberating a complaint that could result in her permanent removal from the job.A group of senators has accused Ms. Paetongtarn...

01-07-2025 | 12:31 PM

Foreign Reserves Hold Steady at $6.3B

01-07-2025 | 1:09 PM

Thai Prime Minister Suspended

01-07-2025 | 12:31 PM

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SL Exports Surge Past $6.9 Bn in Just Five Months

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated steady and positive growth during the first five months of 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).The country earned a total of USD 6,933.35 million in export revenue from January to May 2025, marking a 7.14% inc...

01-07-2025 | 10:43 AM