Colombo (News 1st) – The Chairmanship of the 5th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) w...
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Suspect arrested in connection to Kadawatha Shooting
Colombo (News1st): A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that took place in Ranmuthugala, Kadawatha earlier this month. A...
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Former Australian PM Macolm Turnbull resigns from parliament
Colombo (news 1st) – Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has resigned from parliament after he was removed from office in a b...
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Final day of Enterprise Sri Lanka 2018
Colombo (News 1st) – Today (Aug 31st) is the final day of the Enterprise Sri Lanka 2018 National Exhibition centred on reconciliation, demo...
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Paddy purchase increased by 1000 kg
Colombo (News1st) – Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera says that they will increase the number of kilograms purchased from a singl...
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Iran moves missiles to Iraq in warning to enemies
Reuters – Iran has given ballistic missiles to Shi’ite proxies in Iraq and is developing the capacity to build more there to deter attacks ...
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Flags at White House return to full staff as U.S. honors McCain
Reuters: The U.S. flag atop the White House returned to full staff on Monday (August 27) as the U.S. Capitol continued its tribute to U.S. ...
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18-year-old dies following an elephant attack
Colombo (News1st): An 18-year-old was killed due to an Elephant attack this morning in Malayarkattu, a border village between Ampara and Ba...
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Indian gold smuggler arrested at BIA
Colombo (News1st): An Indian national was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department at the Bandaranaike International Airport today...
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Sri Lankan arrested in Sydney over terror charges
Colombo (News1st) – A Sri Lankan employed by a Sydney based university was arrested by counter-terrorism officers last evening (August 30) ...
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EU to further promote defense cooperation to enhance capacity
Reuters: The European Union (EU) is to further promote defense cooperation within the 28-member bloc to enhance its defense capacity, said ...
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President urges BIMSTEC Leaders to take steps against the drug menace
Colombo (News1st): President Maithripala Sirisena called upon the leaders of the states in the Bay of Bengal Region to take collective step...
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Yala National Park closed for 2 months
Colombo (News1st): The Yala National Park will be closed for a period of two months starting tomorrow (September 01). This is due to the pr...
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Everything you need to know today
COLOMBO (News 1st) 1. The Attorney General’s Department informed the court that legal measures have been taken to extradite fugitive Arjuna...
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ICC grants time till next February to hold Sri Lanka Cricket elections
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sports Minister Faiszer Musthapha stated that the International Cricket Council has given the Sri Lanka Cricket Board ...
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Politicians criticize Enterprise Sri Lanka exhibition as it enters Day 3
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Thursday (Aug 30th) marked day 2 of Enterprise Sri Lanka 2018, the national exhibition centered on reconciliation, dem...
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Rumble on the beach : village vs village in Polhena
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A brawl was reported in the coastal area of Polhena between two groups of people. According to Police reports, this in...
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President meets PM Modi on BIMSTEC sidelines
COLOMBO (News 1st) – President Maithripala Sirisena met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (August 30) in Nepal in line with the BIM...
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Legal measures taken to extradite fugitive former CBSL governor
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Attorney General’s Department informed court today (August 30) that all legal measures have been taken to extradit...
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The Colombo Defence Seminar 2018 : ‘Security in an Era of Global Disruptions’
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Defence Seminar organized by the Sri Lanka Army for the 8th consecutive time, commenced in Colombo on Thursday (Au...
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Primary school system on the verge of collapse
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The education sector of this country faces a number of issues at present. Reports indicate that 433 schools have not r...
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Andy Murray knocked out of U.S. Open by Verdasco
Reuters – Andy Murray lived up to his pre-tournament prediction that he would not win this year’s U.S. Open when he was beaten 7-5 2-6 6-4 ...
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Serena Williams set to face sister Venus at U.S. Open
Reuters – Serena Williams of the United States overpowered German Carina Witthoeft 6-2 6-2 to set up a third-round clash with big sister Ve...
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India’s Modi arrives in Nepal for BIMSTEC Summit
Reuters – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (August 30) was accorded a ceremonial welcome after arriving in Nepal for a two-d...
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Former MP Sajin De Vaas Gunawardena arrives at SriLankan airlines commission
Colombo (News1st): Former Parliamentarian Sajin De Vaas Gunawardena and Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Nishantha Wickremesinghe arri...
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Shooting in Maligawatta by armed motorcyclists
Colombo (News 1st) – An individual was injured in a shooting in the Jumma Masjid Road in Maligawatta this morning (August 30). Police Media...
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Government schools set to begin 3rd term on Monday
Colombo (News 1st) – The Education Ministry states that 37 schools, functioning as exam centers for the G.C.E. A/L examination, are schedul...
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President Maithripala Sirisena to address BIMSTEC summit
Colombo (News 1st) – President Maithripala Sirisena, who left for Nepal to attend the 4th BIMSTEC summit was received by the Nepali Deputy ...
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Formula One drivers thrill fans ahead of Italian GP
Reuters: Ferrari and Sauber took center stage at a special Formula One event in Milan, Italy on Wednesday (August 29). Ferrari’s Kimi Raikk...
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More than 50,000 evacuated in Myanmar after dam fails
Reuters: More than 50,000 people evacuated their homes in central Myanmar after part of a dam failed on Wednesday (August 29), inundating c...
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Advanced Technical Institution in Galle temporarily closed
Colombo (News 1st) – The Advanced Technological Institute (ATI) in Labuduwa, Galle has been temporarily closed till Monday. The Institute ...
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EU defence ministers gather for informal meeting in Vienna
Reuters: European Union defence ministers gathered in Vienna on Wednesday (August 29) for an informal meeting as Austria is holding the EU’...
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CBSL to implement flexible inflation targeting
Colombo (News1st) – The Central Bank says it is working towards implementing a flexible inflation targeting framework from next year. Under...
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Separatists call for shutdown in Indian Kashmir
Reuters – Indian Kashmir was shut down today (August 30) to protest the possibility of removal of Article-35(A) of the Constitution, which ...
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4 heroin dealers arrested by the Police
Colombo (News 1st) – 04 Heroin dealers have been arrested in a series of operations carried out in several areas. The suspects were arreste...
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Colombo Defence Seminar commences
Colombo (News1st): The 8th consecutive Colombo Defence seminar commenced today (August 30) as a two-day forum at the Bandaranaike Memorial ...
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Parliament Sergeant-at-arms’ retires
Colombo (News1st): Anil Parakrama Samarasekera, Parliament Sergeant-at-Arms’ retired from service yesterday (August 29). He will be succeed...
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Everything you need to know today
COLOMBO (News 1st) – 1. An immediate inquiry will be held in connection to the death of a toddler who was admitted to the Galaha Hospital f...
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2 individuals die, following a boat accident
Colombo (News 1st) – Two individuals died after their boat overturned in the Jayanthi tank in Valaichchenai. The Police stated that this ac...
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Scholarships granted to be doubled for the Grade 5 scholarship program
Colombo (News 1st) – The Ministry of Education has decided to double the number of scholarships awarded to high performers of the Grade fiv...
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Andy Murray knocked out of U.S. Open by Verdasco
Reuters – Andy Murray lived up to his per-tournament prediction that he would not win this year’s U.S. Open when he was beaten 7-5 2-6 6-4 ...
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Jennifer Garner shows off her tough side in ‘Peppermint’
Reuters – Actress Jennifer Garner’s personal life has been featured heavily on celebrity gossip sites in the past week, so it came as littl...
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Sweet dreams with a sleep robot
Reuters – Nodding off can be difficult But a new sleep robot could be the answer to insomnia The Somnox looks like a “breathing” pillow, wi...
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Caracas metro shuts down amidst Venezuela power outage
Reuters: Commuters in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas scrambled for a way to get home on Wednesday (August 29) after the metro system cam...
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Actress Vanessa Redgrave receives Venice lifetime award in Venice
Reuters – British actress Vanessa Redgrave received a Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement award at the 75th Venice Film Festival opening cerem...
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Former Scottish leader Salmond resigns from SNP amid misconduct claims
Reuters – Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond said on Wednesday (August 29) he has resigned from the Scottish National Party, which...
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More revelations made at PCoI
Colombo (News1st) – The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Sri Lankan Airlines convened once again today (August 29) to investigate in...
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Cabinet to liquidate NatWealth Securities Limited
Colombo (News1st) – The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Wednesday (August 29) to liquidate the functions of the National Wealth Corporation...
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Japanese State minister calls on Min. Kiriella
Colombo (News1st) – Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kazuyuki Nakane who arrived in the country on an official visit called on A...
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Mother of a notorious underworld member arrested
Colombo (News1st) – The mother of notorious underworld member “Keselwatte Dinuk” was arrested for the possession of 02 grams of heroin. The...
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