COLOMBO (News 1st) – Speaking at an event today (April 30th), Deputy Leader of the United National Party, Minister Sajith Premadasa said se...
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Another cabinet reshuffle to take place tomorrow
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Several Ministers have confirmed that a proposed Cabinet reshuffle will take place tomorrow (May 1). According to repo...
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It’s difficult to change UNP leader with the current constitution – Min. navin Dissanayake
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Minister Navin Dissanayake commented on the party’s restructuring process after engaging in religious observances at t...
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What is the current status of the Sri Lankan rupee?
Colombo (News1st) – Foreign Media has begun to report on the current status of the Sri Lankan rupee. One report published by Nikkei Asian R...
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‘Avengers’ sets record with $250 million opening weekend
REUTERS – Superhero-packed “Avengers: Infinity War” dominated the box office with a record $250 million haul, giving it the biggest domes...
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The crocodile that terrorized Siyanapura residents caught
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The area residents in Horagolla, Siyanapura has caught the crocodile that was causing trouble in the area. The area re...
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British interior minister Rudd resigns after immigration scandal
REUTERS : Britain’s interior minister has resigned after Prime Minister Theresa May’s government faced criticism for its treatment of some ...
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CCTV Footage of Meerigama robbery
COLOMBO (New 1st) – An unidentified group broke into and robbed a shop which sells mobile phones and accessories in Mallahewa, Meerigama re...
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Fire at the Bandarawela Magistrate’s court
Colombo (News1st) – A fire broke out at the records room of the Bandarawela Magistrate’s court today. The Police media unit noted that the ...
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Food price increase “will not be allowed” – Consumer Affairs Authority
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has stated that restaurant and hotel owners will not be allowed to increase the p...
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Sirasa-Union Assurance Vesak Zone: Day 2 to commence from 1 pm onwards
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Day 2 of the Sirasa – Union Assurance Vesak Zone will commence at 1 pm today (April 30) at the MTV/MBC Head Office pre...
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Pope welcomes courageous commitment of Korea leaders
REUTERS – Pope Francis welcomed the positive outcome of the inter-Korean summit that took place on Friday (April 27). The pontiff, after hi...
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Commemorative stamp for this year’s Vesak festival issued
COLOMBO (News 1st) – This year’s national Vesak festival is being held at the Devagiri Rajamaha Viharaya in Bingiriya. The opening of the N...
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CIABOC to amend Brivery act
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption says the Bribery Act will be amended inorder to ens...
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Sirasa-Union Assurance Vesak zone declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sirasa-Union Assurance Vesak Zone was declared open at 7 PM today (April 29) by President Maithripala Sirisena. Pr...
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PM pledges more reforms for UNP
COLOMBO (News 1st) – UNP Leader, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the reorganization of the party will continue into the future. Is...
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Dr. Lester James Peries dies aged 99
COLOMBO (News 1st) – One of the most senior icons of the film industry, Dr. Lester James Peries passed away today (April 29th) at the age o...
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North Korean President to abandon nuclear weapons if US promise not to invade
The New York Times reports, North Korean Leader, Kim Jong-un has told South Korean President Moon Jae-in that he would abandon country’s nu...
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Sacred relics arrive at Sirasa-Union Assurance Vesak zone
Colombo (News1st) – Sacred relics from the Mihintale Raja Maha Viharya, the Paramananda Raja Maha Viharaya in Galle, the Tissamaharama Raja...
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Pompeo meets Saudi King to muster support for new Iran sanctions
REUTERS – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and his son Prince Khalid Bin Salman, the Saudi Amba...
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All set for Sirasa Union Assurance Vesak Zone
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Final preparations are being made to the Sirasa Union Assurance Vesak Zone to mark the Vesak Poya Day. The processions...
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SLFP defectors to join UNP MPs to form a Ranil free Government – MP Chandima Weerakkody
COLOMBO (News 1st) – What are the future plans of the 16 SLFP members who defected from the government? Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody...
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UNPers disappointed by party reforms
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Members of the United National Party have also begun to scrutinize the party’s recent reforms. State Minister of Finan...
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Ripple effect of increasing gas prices
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The All-Island Restaurant Owners Association announced today (April 28) that it would increase the prices of food foll...
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Celebrating talent and extraordinary achievements, TCMOL holds 41st annual convention
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 41st Annual Convention of the Capital Maharaja Organisation took place yesterday (April 27) evening at the Stein S...
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Lionel Messi wins court case to register himself as trademark
A European court has ruled that Lionel Messi, the world’s top-earning footballer, can trademark his own name. The Barcelona and Argentina s...
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Vesak zone: Sacred Relics to reach Colombo
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Preparations are underway at the premises of the MTV/MBC Head Office in Braybrooke Street in Colombo 02, where the Sir...
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State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe expresses dissatisfaction over UNP
COLOMBO (News 1st) – State Minister of International Trade, Sujeewa Senasinghe, who attended a summit in the United States of America arriv...
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“Oil prices forecast to average $65 a barrel” – World Bank
Reporting by : Charitha Fernando COLOMBO (News 1st) – The World Bank said oil prices are forecast to average $65 a barrel in 2018, up from ...
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Preparations underway for Sirasa – Union Assurance Vesak Zone
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Preparations are underway at Braybrooke Street in Colombo where the Sirasa – Union Assurance Vesak Zone will be held f...
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41st annual convention of The Capital Maharaja Organisation
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The 41st annual convention of The Capital Maharaja Organisation got underway this evening (April 27), at the resplende...
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Gas price to be increased
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The prices of a 12.5kg cylinder of Litro Gas and Laugfs Gas will increase from midnight tonight (April 27). The Consum...
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Ramzi Cassim named Executive Of The Year at 41st annual convention of TCMOL
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Yes FM Channel Head, Ramzi Cassim, was named the Executive Of The Year (EOTY) at the 41st annual convention of The Cap...
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Sri Lanka Cricket elections postponed
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sri Lanka Cricket elections which was to be held on May 19, was postponed indefinitely. This was confirmed to News...
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Leaders of North and South Korea make nuclear pledge after summit
The leaders of North and South Korea have agreed to work to rid the peninsula of nuclear weapons after holding a historic summit. The annou...
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“There is a lack of logic in the IMF stance” – CBSL Governor
Reporting by: Charitha Fernando Colombo (News 1st) – The Central Bank projects Sri Lanka’s economy to pick up to 5.5 percent in 2019 from a...
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Political activists criticise UNP reforms
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The United National Party Protective Organisation convened a media briefing in Dambulla to comment on the party’s acti...
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Meghan Markle’s final Suits episode aired
Meghan Markle’s departure from the TV legal drama Suits has aired on TV in the U.S. The actress made her final appearance as Rachel Zane in...
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Emmanuel Macron says Donald Trump will drop Iran nuclear deal
French President Emmanuel Macron says he thinks U.S. President Donald Trump will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal. “My view is… that he ...
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T20I status granted to all ICC member nations
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that all its 104 member nations, both men and women’s team, will be granted T20I status. ...
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No provisions to elect office bearers for the UNP
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The new appointments made by the Political Council of the UNP yesterday, were approved by the party’s Working Committe...
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Police fire tear gas at protesting students Bikkus
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Police fired tear gas to disperse a protest organised by the Inter-University Bhikkhu Bala Mandalaya opposite the Univ...
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Professional’s National Front questions Minister Malik Samarawickrama
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Professional’s National Front (PNF) has put forward ten questions to Minister Malik Samarawickrama and says if the...
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Red Notice issued on Arjuna Mahendran in effect across 192 countries
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Attorney General’s Department informed court today (April 26), that the Red Notice issued on Arjuna Mahendran is i...
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Political developments in Sri Lanka could make policy implementation slower – Fitch Ratings
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Fitch Ratings releasing a statement said recent political developments in Sri Lanka is likely to make policy implement...
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Eraj Fernando elected Mayor of Hambantota
Colombo (News1st) – The former mayor of Hambantota, Eraj Fernando of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was re-appointed as the mayor of th...
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USNS Mercy arrives in Trincomalee
Colombo (News1st) – The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy arrived in Trincomalee yesterday to conduct the 2018 Pacific Partnership mission...
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Joseph Michael Perera resigns from UNP Working Committee
Colombo (News1st) – Former Speaker and Former Minister Joseph Michael Perera has resigned from the UNP Working Committee. State Minister Wa...
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UNP cannot win upcoming elections with the current leadership – UNP MPs
Colombo (News1st) – After meeting with the Prime Minister on Wednesday (April 25th), a group of UNP backbenchers appeared on the Newsline ...
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A majority of SLFP MPs will remain in the Government – Min. Samarasinghe
Colombo (News1st) – Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe who represents the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) says that the 23 members of the party w...
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