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Progress Must Be Rooted in Historical Values - AKD

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that Sri Lanka’s path to development must be built upon the foundation...

11-07-2025 | 7:55 AM

Mendis and Nissanka Shine as SL Defeats Bangladesh

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka began their T20 series against Bangladesh with a commanding seven-wicket victory in the first match held at Pallekele.Th...

11-07-2025 | 7:51 AM

2024 O/L Exam Results Are Out Now!

COLOMBO (News 1st); The results of the 2024 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level Examination were officially released at midnight yes...

11-07-2025 | 7:36 AM

Sri Lanka in Talks with U.S. for Bilateral Trade

COLOMBO (News 1st): Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Anil Jayanta, has confirmed that discussions are actively underway to establish a bilateral trade ...

11-07-2025 | 7:28 AM

Sri Lanka Won’t Retaliate Against US Tariff Threat

COLOMBO (News st); As Sri Lanka continues negotiations with the United States over newly imposed tariffs, Presidential Economic Advisor Duminda Hulang...

10-07-2025 | 5:29 PM

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Revised Electricity Bill to Be Presented

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced that the revised Electricity Amendment Bill, incorporating recommendations from the Supreme Court, will be presented to Parliament shortly.According to the Ministry, the bill will first be discussed today at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development. Following this review, it will be resubmitted to the Cabinet before being tabled in Parliament fo...

11-07-2025 | 10:00 AM

Lavrov Praises Sri Lanka as Reliable Partner

COLOMBO (News 1st); Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to its longstanding partnership with Sri Lanka, describing the island nation as a “reliable partner in South Asia” with a deep and positive history of bilat...

11-07-2025 | 7:48 AM

Gunman Opens Fire Through Window in Panadura

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 32-year-old resident of Malamulla, Panadura, was injured in a shooting incident that occurred early this morning while he was asleep at home, police confirmed.According to Police Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U...

11-07-2025 | 7:31 AM

Lavrov Praises Sri Lanka as Reliable Partner

11-07-2025 | 7:48 AM

Gunman Opens Fire Through Window in Panadura

11-07-2025 | 7:31 AM

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Tariff Shift Favours Sri Lanka – Govt

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka says it has successfully negotiated a reduction in the U.S.-imposed tariff rate from 44% to 30%, positioning itself more competitively among peer nations in the global trade landscape. The announcement follows weeks of high-level discussions and strategic engagement led...

10-07-2025 | 5:18 PM