The owner of Perpetual Treasuries Limited Arjun Aloysius and it’s CEO Kasun Palisena filed a revision application at the Colombo High Court ...
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Villagers resort to ‘Beehive fences’ in a bit to avoid elephant attacks
COLOMBO News 1st: The Human-Elephant conflict has been a serious issue for villagers in rural parts of Sri Lanka for a long time now. The au...
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Roger Federer named World Sportsman of the Year 2017
“I didn’t believe I would ever come back to this level, the year I had was something else.” – Roger Federer Rodger Federer, a twenty-time gr...
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We are not letting loose just for political expediency: Harsha de Silva
Amid political uncertainty triggered by the outcome of the local government polls, the new state minister of National Policies and Economic ...
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Tension in Thambuttegama: protesting farmers dispersed by Police
COLOMBO News 1st – A protest in Thambuttegama was dispersed today (February 28), by the police after launching water cannons and tear gas. A...
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Wele Suda released from court case
Vidana Pathiranage Samantha Kumara alias Wele Suda was acquited and released from another case that was filed against him over smuggling dru...
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‘Case closed’ in Sridevi Kapoor’s death
Police in Dubai have closed the case into the death of Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor after handing over her body to relatives. Police did no...
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Bond Scam anniversary remembered with distaste
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Today marks the third anniversary of the infamous bond auction of February 27, 2015. Three years ago the Central Bank...
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Mahendran missing from Singapore address given to authorities
COLOMBO (News1st): Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, wanted by the court over the bond scam allegations, is no more residing at...
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G24 Technical Group Meeting commences
COLOMBO (News1st) :The Technical Group Meeting of the Inter-governmental Group of Twenty Four Organisation began today, Tuesday, February 27...
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UNP lacks democracy within the party: Keerthi Tennakoon
COLOMBO (News 1st) : The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections or CaFFE convened a media briefing today, Tuesday, February 27. Speaking at th...
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Body of missing nine-year-old found in Chilaw jungle
COLOMBO (News 1st): The body of a nine-year-old boy from Iranawila, Chilaw, who was missing for two days, was found in a jungle area on Tue...
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Investigations reveal Shashi Weerawansa’s NIC was issued without required documentation
COLOMBO (News1st): Investigations have revealed that the National Identity Card of Shashi Weerawansa has been issued without proper procedu...
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Commencement of activities at LG bodies delayed
COLOMBO (News1st): Its been fifteen days since the Local Government Election held. However, the execution of plans are yet to be delivered....
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Cabinet approval granted for Audit Bill with amendments
COLOMBO (News1st) :The drafted Audit Bill with amendments,was approved by the cabinet today. Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara, Co Cabinet Spokes...
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“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey joins WWE
Once the girl to beat in UFC, “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey officially has now joined the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) last night (February 25...
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Saudi sacks top military officials overnight
Saudi’s King Salman has sacked a few of his top military commanders, including the chief of staff. However, any official reason was not give...
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Chilaw – Wennappuwa ASP under arrest
COLOMBO (News1st) – The Assistant Superintendent of Police in charge of Wennappuwa and Chilaw has been arrested by the officers of the Commi...
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Tesco apologises for Black Panther costume mistake
Tesco says it’s “extremely sorry” for labelling a fancy dress costume as Dark Panther, instead of Black Panther. On Tesco’s website, it was ...
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Police question soldier over Kahagolla explosion
Police have begun questioning the soldier suspected to have been carrying the hand grenade that exploded in a bus at Kahagolla in Diyatalawa...
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New Zealand prime minister creates new cabinet post
New Zealand’s Prime Minister on Tuesday used her first major foreign policy address to announce she is establishing a ministerial position f...
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Ambassador to Japan calls for report on whereabouts of missing Sri Lankans
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Japan, Professor Ganganath Dissanayake has called for a report on the whereabouts of 30 Sri Lankans, who attended a...
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Law and Order Ministry for PM is temporary: Rajitha Senaratne
Joint Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne claims that the Ministry of Law and Order as been entrusted to Prime Minister Rani...
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PM’s office announces setting up of committee to expedite action against corruption
Issuing a media release, the Prime Minister’s office has announced that a number of committees consisting of ministers will be appointed to ...
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Search continues for victim missing in Badulla – Mahiyangana accident
A search is underway to find a school teacher who remains missing after a car toppled into the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya at 7.30 a.m. to...
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President issues instructions to expedite renovation of 2400 wewas
President Maithripala Sirisena has issued instructions that the renovation of 2400 wewas in the dry zone be expedited. The President issued...
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GMOA dwells on SAITM issue
The Government Medical Officers’ Association convened a media briefing today. Deputy secretary of Government Medical Officers’ Association, ...
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UNP MPs to support No-Confidence Motion against Prime Minister
UNP Puttalam District Parliamentarian, Palitha Range Bandara has stated that he hopes to bring no-confidence motion against the Prime Minist...
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Passing their own expectations, Norway has been successful in performing great in the history of the Winter Games. Winning a total of 39 med...
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Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor’s death ‘accidental drowning’
Dubai forensic reports have stated that Superstar Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of an accidental drowning. It was earlier reported t...
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Red Bull reveals definitive 2018 Formula 1 livery
Red Bull has revealed the livery it will race in the 2018 Formula 1 season. When the team launched the Renault powered RB14, it was unveiled...
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Ex-journalist becomes Australian deputy prime minister
A former regional newspaper editor, Michael McCormack, has been chosen as Australia’s new deputy prime minister. He replaces Barnaby Joyce a...
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One killed in Hambantota shooting incident
An individual has been shot to death while traveling in an Ampara-bound bus in Mirijjawila, Hambantota. The 33 year old victim is a resident...
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EU expresses health concerns over toys
The European Union has sounded a warning on children’s toys which could contain high levels of arsenic. In recent investigations, it has bee...
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Prevailing drought conditions parch five districts
COLOMBO (News1st): The latest weather advisory issued by the Met Department states that five districts have been affected by dry weather. Ov...
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Issuing of applications for Korean Language Exam commences
COLOMBO (News1st) : Issuing of applications for the Korean Language Examination will begin today. According to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Forei...
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Bashar al-Assad’s forces break truce
Despite the UN ceasefire call, Syrian government troops launched attacks in the Eastern Ghouta area. Paying no respect for the UN Security C...
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A pack of cards was shuffled again: Mahinda Rajapaksa
Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa paid homage to the Temple of the Tooth Relic today, February 25. The former president called on the chief...
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Cabinet reshuffle was like a merry-go-round: Namal Karunaratne
COLOMBO (News 1st): JVP Provincial Councillor Namal Karunaratne convened a media briefing in Dambulla today, February 25. During the media b...
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China sets stage for President Xi to stay in office indefinitely
China’s ruling Communist Party today set the stage for President Xi Jinping to stay in office indefinitely, with a proposal to remove a cons...
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UN approves resolution calling for ceasefire in Syria
United Nations Security Council approved a resolution calling for a 30 days ceasefire in Syria. The resolution was drafted by Kuwait and Swe...
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China, Thailand, Sri Lanka taking over US rubber band market share?
Hundreds of jobs are at risk in US rubber band industry due to cheap imports from the other parts of the world. The leading producer of rubb...
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Election Commission calls for submission of names of elected members
COLOMBO (News1st): The Election Commission has informed party secretaries and leaders of all independent parties to submit the names of the ...
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Twelve injured in Puttalam accident
COLOMBO (News1st) Twelve individuals were injured in an accident that occurred near Kumarakatuwa junction in Puttalam. The accident took pla...
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A cabinet reshuffle to take place today
Colombo (News1st) A ministerial portfolio amendment is to take place today, according to political sources. As the cabinet reshuffle is sche...
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Former Defence Secretary says he agrees with PM’s statement over Lasantha’s assassination (Video)
It has been nine years since the assassination of senior journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge. However, those responsible for his killing are...
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Bollywood legend Sridevi passes away in Dubai
Sridevi, the famous superstar who won hearts with her exceptional beauty and talent, has passed away. Reports say the actress had suffered a...
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Army Commander assures the public – says explosion caused by hand grenade (VIDEO)
COLOMBO (News 1st): Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake presided over an event at the 56th Division Command.The Army Command...
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Final rites held for Most Venerable Girambe Ananda Thero (VIDEO)
COLOMBO (News 1st) : The final rites of Most Venerable Girambe Ananda Thero the Anunayake of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Sect were performed on Su...
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Govt must listen to the people: MP Prasanna Ranatunga
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Joint Opposition states that it will take to the streets demanding for a general election. MP Prasanna Ranatunga, el...
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A cabinet re-shuffle will take place tomorrow: Min. Mahinda Amaraweera
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera states that the cabinet re-shuffle will take place tomorrow, Sunday February 25. According to Minister Amaraweer...
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UNHRC chief expresses concern over lack of progress on accountability and reforms in SL
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A report issued reads that, ahead of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the UN Human Rights chief states ...
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Kasun Palisena sent back to prison; Aloysius remains hospitalised
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The owner of Perpetual Treasuries Limited, Arjun Aloysius, and its CEO Kasun Palisena, both remanded over the Central B...
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Over 2500 arrests made in Special Saturday operation
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Police have arrested 2564 people, allegedly connected to various crimes and wrong-doings, during a special operation ...
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Formula One: McLaren reveals new car
Former champions McLaren showed their true colours yesterday, with a new papaya orange and blue Formula One car they hope will take them bac...
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Ten most beautiful parliaments around the world
Do you know what are the ten most beautiful parliament buildings in the world are? Do you think Sri Lanka is on the list? Let’s take a look…...
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Police announce Sunday Colombo road closure
COLOMBO (News1st) – Police said, vehicular movement along several roads in Colombo will be restricted tomorrow, due to an international mara...
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“Highest export earnings by December 2017 – CBSL report
COLOMBO (News1st) – The Central Bank has released a report indicating an increase in export earnings in the year 2017. The report states the...
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Annual feast of St. Anthony’s shrine in Katchatheevu commences
COLOMBO (News1st): The annual feast of the shrine of St. Anthony begins today, on the Katchatheevu island. A large number of Sri Lankans as ...
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PTL’s Arjun Aloysius, Kasun Palisena admitted to Prison Hospital
COLOMBO (News1st) – Perpetual Treasuries Limited’s Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena, who are under remand custody over the Central Bank bon...
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Petition filed over discharge of Gotabhaya, seven others from Avant Garde Case
COLOMBO (News1st): Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, and seven others, filed a petition at the Court of Appeal today, requesting...
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Programme launched to create a drug-free nation
COLOMBO (News1st): Gama Hada Gamu, a programmme designed for the prevention of drugs at rural level, was initiated in Embilipitiya on Friday...
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Double bombing rocks Somalia’s capital
Two large explosions in Somalia’s capital city Mogadishu have killed at least 18 people and injured dozens. One attack took place at the gat...
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Hybrid company to launch National Payment Platform receives cabinet approval
COLOMBO (News1st): This week News1st reported that once again the proposal to establish a separate hybrid company to launch the National Pay...
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Suresh Subramaniam appointed National Olympic Committee President
COLOMBO (News1st): Suresh Subramaniam was elected President of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL). He won after receiving 1...
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Madagascar makes way for 2018 Winter Olympics with a single representation
Among thousands of athletes representing the countries around the world, Mialitiana Clerc was the center of the attraction for a moment in P...
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One killed in shootout between Police STF and alleged underworld members
COLOMBO (News1st): An alleged underworld figure by the name of ‘Dadallage Manju’ has been killed during a shootout with the Police Special T...
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Amendments made to vehicle tax concessions for govt servants
The Ministry of Finance states that a number of amendments related to importation of vehicle for government servants have been made. Accordi...
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Justin Trudeau rescinds India dinner invite to Sikh separatist
Canada has withdrawn an invitation to an alleged Sikh extremist to attend an official dinner with its Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while he...
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Charity boss Justin Forsyth resigns from UNICEF
Justin Forsyth, Ex-Save the Children chief executive has resigned from UNICEF stating that he does not want coverage of his past to “damage”...
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Sri Lanka moves to 91st position in Corruption Perception Index
Sri Lanka has moved up four places from 95th to 91st position in the Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International for...
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Agriculture Ministry to reinstate fertiliser subsidies for selected crops
The Ministry of Agriculture has decided to ensure that fertiliser subsidies will be provided for five selected crops by March 15. According ...
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SL’s High Commissioner to UK to end tenure
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Amari Wijewardene has decided to end her tenure as Sri Lanka’s representative in the UK...
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Investigations continue into explosion in Kahagolla
The Government Analyst to the Police Headquarters has confirmed that the explosion which took place in a bus Kahagolla, Diyatalawa was trigg...
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Udayanga Weeratunga: WANTED by SL authorities, UAE and INTERPOL
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Udayanaga Weeratunga has been named as a wanted fugitive and is being hunted by Sri Lankan authorities, the United Arab...
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England’s Nathan Hughes returns to face Scotland
“We are really excited about this game.” – Head coach Eddie Jones. Nathan Hughes starts at number eight as England make one change for Satur...
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US president backs “arming teachers” in schools
Donald Trump publicly support the idea of arming teachers as a preventive measure in school gun attacks. According to him, “ if there was a ...
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SLPA Chairman calls for an ‘un-politicised’ Maritime Promotion Bureau
Sri Lanka Ports Authority Chairman, Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake urged the shipping and logistics sector to translate talk into action and acti...
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Brit Awards 2018: Ariana Grande pulls out of Manchester tribute performance
Ariana Grande has pulled out of performing a tribute to victims of the Manchester bombing at the Brits due to illness. The singer was due pe...
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Rear Admiral Ananda Guruge ordered to give CID statement over abductions
COLOMBO (News1st): Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne ordered Rear Admiral Ananda Guruge to provide a statement to the Criminal Investigations ...
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Arrest made in Debaraweva over grenades
COLOMBO (News1st):: A suspect was arrested in Kavanthissapura,Debarawewa for the alleged possession of two hand grenades. According to the p...
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Red Wine for stronger teeth
A new study has revealed that red wine contains compounds which would fight tooth decay. It also reduces the gum diseases, the researchers s...
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Opposition lashes out at President Duterte’s war on drugs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs has claimed around 20,000 lives since he came to power. Accusations of killing drug pers...
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Showers on the way as Met Dep predicts weather change
COLOMBO (News1st) – The Met Department predicts a slight change in the prevailing dry weather, in the coming days. Several spells of showers...
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RTI Commission to act on appeals over refusals to provide information
COLOMBO (News1st) : The Right To Information Commission has received 101 appeals so far this year, following refusals from state institution...
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Investigations launched into Kahagolla bus explosion
COLOMBO (News1st): Police noted that investigations into the explosion that occurred in a bus in Kahagolla in Diyatalawa are continuing.A se...
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Pakistani ex-PM Nawaz Sharif banned from leading his party
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has disqualified former prime minister Nawaz Sharif as head of his party. Mr Sharif was ordered to step down as pri...
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SAITM Medical students to be transferred to KDU
The medical students of SAITM (South Asia Institute of Technology and Medicine) are set to be transferred to the Medical Faculty of Kotalawa...
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The Battle of the Blues: 139th Roy-Tho clash dates announced
Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic country which has people of multiple religions living together in peace and harmony. However, there is one thing...
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Billy Graham – preacher, evangelist and counselor to presidents dead aged 99
Billy Graham, one of the world’s most influential preachers, took his last breath at the age of 99. His career spanned 60 years, preaching a...
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Final rites for Ramanya Sect Anu Nayake to be held this week
COLOMBO (News1st): Final rites of the Anu Nayaka of the Sri Ramanya Maha Nikaya, Venerable Girabe Ananda Thero, has been scheduled to be hel...
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Dust storm covers Australian town in orange
Australian town Charleville in south-west Queensland has been hit by a gust storm that covered the outback community in orange dust. The sto...
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Speaker to make special statement in parliament today
COLOMBO (News1st): Speaker Karu Jayasuriya is expected to make a special statement in parliament today on whether or not a national governme...
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PCoI report on Bond Scam to be debated in Parliament today
COLOMBO (News1st) : The debate on the reports of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Bond Issue and the Presidential Commission ...
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New economic management programme to be introduced as cost of living soars
COLOMBO (News1st) – The President stated that the United National Party managed the economy of the country over the past three years. And gi...
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Reports emerge of an imminent deal on EAP Group assets
Reports emerged on Tuesday of an imminent deal on the sale of EAP Group Assets to a UK company for $60 million. News 1st inquired with the d...
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Leadership training that kills
A principal from a school in Hambantota died following a tragic accident that took place during a leadership training programme The Ministry...
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Case filed against MP Namal Rajapaksa taken up
COLOMBO (News1st): The case filed against MP Namal Rajapaksa, was taken up at the Colombo High Court.The hearing was presided over by Colomb...
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No Tablet Computers for GCE A/L students
According to the BBC Sinhala Service, Cabinet approval has been granted to temporarily suspend the provision of Tablet computers for G.C.E....
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Jennifer Lawrence swaps acting for activism
She’s an Oscar winner and one of the world’s highest-paid actresses but now Jennifer Lawrence is turning her back on Hollywood – for a year,...
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SL Rupee reaches record lows – ‘reluctance’ over political uncertainty
COLOMBO (News1st) : After a brief recovery on Friday, from record lows, experienced at the start of last week, the Sri Lankan rupee edged do...
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Parliamentary sessions over bond report concludes for the day
COLOMBO (News1st) : The parliamentary sessions over the bond report concluded for the day. According the News1st correspondent at the locati...
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Winter Olympics: USA women to face Canada in gold-medal match
The United States will face Canada in Thursday’s women’s ice hockey final as they look to win their first Olympic gold medal in the event fo...
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Christchurch declares state of emergency
Christchurch on New Zealand’s South Island has declared a state of emergency as former cyclone Gita approaches the country. People are being...
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KFC closes most of its UK outlets
KFC has closed more than half of its 900 UK outlets after delivery problems meant they ran out of chicken. The chicken delivery problem is s...
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Most Venerable Girambe Ananda Thero passes away
COLOMBO (News1st) : The Most Venerable Girambe Ananda Thero – the Anunayake of the Sri Lanka Ramanya sect has passed away. The Most Venerabl...
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GCE O/L practical exams to commence today
COLOMBO (News1st) – The Department of Examination says, the practical examinations of the recent G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will begi...
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Parliament to debate bond scam Presidential Commission reports
COLOMBO (News1st) : The parliamentary debate on the reports of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Issuance of Treasury Bonds an...
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Gammadda: The true spirit and meaning of being Sri Lankan (VIDEO)
Sri Lankans are known all around the world as people who have a great sense of hospitality, kind, friendly and helpful. As a nation, we take...
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UN welcome SL decision to advance work of ‘Conference on Disarmament’
United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has welcomed a decision adopted under Sri Lanka’s Presidency to advance work of the Confe...
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Iran refuse plans of dominating the Middle East and criticize Saudi and Israel
Iran is opposing to the accusations which are raised by Saudi and Israel that it is destabilizing Middle East and creating political tension...
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Debate on current political situation to begin shortly
An agreement has been reached to hold a debate in parliament on the current political situation in the country. The debate is scheduled to c...
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Iran plane crash: Agonizing wait continues for relatives
Relatives of 66 people who were on board a plane that crashed in Iran are desperately waiting for any news, as a search operation is set to ...
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Maharagama Urban Council members who do not belong to Maharagama…
The Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government states that legal action can be initiated on the matter of candidates from the Inde...
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Two-thirds of Australians want deputy prime minister to resign
Two-thirds of Australian voters requests Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce to resign following his extramarital affair with his former pr...
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Debate on current political crisis to take place in Parliament
COLOMBO (News1st) – Debate on current political situation to take place in parliament from 4 pm to 7 pm. This decision was reached after MP ...
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Latvian central bank governor detained in financial probe
Latvia’s central bank governor has been detained by the country’s anti-corruption agency, prompting further questions about the financial sy...
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Iran plane crash: All 66 people on board feared dead
Sixty-six people are feared to have been killed in a passenger plane crash in the Zagros mountains in Iran. The Aseman Airlines plane, en ro...
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Christian Coleman breaks 20-year-old 60m indoor world record
World 100m silver medalist Christian Coleman (20) broke the 60m indoor world record when he clocked 6.34 seconds at the US Indoor Championsh...
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Bafta Awards 2018: (Most) stars wear black to bring Time’s Up to Britain
Guests at the Bafta Film Awards showed their support for the Time’s Up and Me Too campaigns by wearing black and sending messages from the s...
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Bafta Film Awards 2018: Three Billboards wins top prizes
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, about a woman seeking justice for her daughter’s murder, scooped the top prizes at the Bafta Film...
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Will SLFP, UPFA exit National Government? Decisive meeting today
A decisive meeting is scheduled to take place today, to ascertain whether or not the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and United People’s Freedom All...
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Formula 1: All you need to know before the season begins
The start of the 2018 Formula 1 Season is just 36 days away and the fans around the world are preparing for the long awaited start to the se...
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SLvsBAN: Sri Lanka cruise to a comfortable 75 run victory and series win
From a team that almost did not qualify to the 2019 Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka has turned around to be the very first team in 2018 to win ...
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PM Ranil & Speaker Karu Jayasuriya at the President’s official residence
Reports are coming in that Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe and Speaker Karu Jayasuriya entered the President’s official residence a short...
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UNP internal crisis: State Min. Range Bandara resigns as Anamaduwa organizer
State Minister Palitha Range Bandara has tendered his letter of resignation from the post of UNP organizer of Anamaduwa. Range Bandara hande...
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Passenger plane crashes in Iran mountains
A passenger plane carrying around 60 people has crashed in a mountainous area of central Iran. According to the report, the plane came down ...
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Female stars call for end to sexual harassment at work
Nearly 200 female British stars from film, TV and stage have signed an open letter calling for an end to sexual harassment across all indust...
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Mexico earthquake: Helicopter crashes in emergency killing 14
A helicopter carrying senior officials has crashed while they assessed damage from Friday’s (February 16) earthquake in Mexico, killing at l...
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Tennis: World number one into Rotterdam Open final
New world number one Roger Federer reached the finals of the Rotterdam Open with a straight set win over the Italian Andreas Seppi. The Swis...
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Steve Nash headlines finalists for 2018 Basketball HOF class
Basketball stars Jason Kidd and two time NBA MVP Steve Nash were inducted to the next Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class. Star ...
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Florida school shooting: Students demand tighter gun controls
Tragedy struck at a high school campus in Parkland, Florida on February 14th as a 19-year-old youth opened fire.Young survivors of this atta...
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Man and woman shot by unidentified duo
COLOMBO (News1st) – A married couple has sustained injuries in a shooting incident that took place in a house in the Balapatha, Thalangama. ...
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Asgiri Chapter Registrar expresses concern about country’s state of instability
Registrar of the Asgiri chapter, Ven. Medagoda Dhammananda Thero convened a media briefing in Kandy today, to comment on the current politic...
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Johnny Sauter takes Truck win in wild Daytona opener
A good kick start to Johnny Sauter’s 2018 Camping World Truck Series as he adds his third win to this season opener. Sauter powered to the l...
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Federer crowned World Number One once again
“Sometimes at the beginning you just kind of get there because you played so well, but later you have to fight for it and have to wrestle it...
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Political shamelessness is corrupting Sri Lanka
On the day that the former finance and briefly, foreign minister, decided to step down from his positions, democracy was subject to a rare s...
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Gammadda completes another project in Matara
COLOMBO (News1st) – The Gammadda initiative completes another project in Matara. Gammadda’s mission of mercy gave water and sanitary facilit...
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