COLOMBO (News 1st) – Various issues have begun to crop up following the appointment of the Cabinet of Ministers. A number of MPs were seen ...
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An ulterior motive behind the new constitution?
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A group headed by the UNP is now in an attempt to bring in a new constitution. The 19th amendment to the constitution ...
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CBSL governor provides a testimony at the Presidential Commission
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on irreg...
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All provincial Governors have resigned – Reginald Cooray
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Governor of the Northern Province Reginald Cooray confirmed that all Governors including himself had tendered their le...
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Heroin stock worth Rs. 3 billion seized
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The police arrested two Bangladesh nationals with 200 kilograms of heroin in Dehiwala today (December 31). Police Medi...
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New secretary to the Finance Ministry appointed
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Dr. R. H .S Samaratunga has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media. He received...
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The leadership trap
Colombo (News1st) – Details have come to light regarding an attempt to hide the UNP behind another leadership council at a time when the p...
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Samoa and Kiribati first countries to welcome 2019
Samoa has become the first country to ring in 2019 with a traditional South Pacific knees-up. The island nation is in the midst of a huge b...
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Murder in Gandara over land dispute
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 72-year-old was murdered in Gandara, Mathara this morning (December 31). The police noted that a neighbouring couple...
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Police bust heroin haul worth Rs 2.4bn
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Two Bangalesh nationals have been arrested from Dehiwela for the possession of 200kg of heroin. Police Media Spokesper...
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Fire at a state bank in Dharmapuram
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A fire erupted this morning (December 31) at a State bank in Dharmapuram, Vishvamadu. The fire destroyed two computers...
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Suspect commits suicide at Katugasthota police
COLOMBO (News 1st) – An inmate at the Katugasthota police station has reportedly committed suicide. He had hung himself by using his own cl...
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71 complaints on higher bus fares -NTC
Colombo (News 1st)-The National Transport Commission stated that they have received complaints regarding 71 busses that charge higher fares...
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Shortage of 80 medicinal drugs at the Ministry
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Speaking to News 1st a senior official at the Health Ministry confirmed that there is a shortage of about 80 medicinal...
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New navy commander appointed
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Rear admiral K.T.P.H. De Silva has been appointed as the 23rd Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy. The President handed o...
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Mayweather VS Nasukawa match tonight
Japanese kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa has vowed to “take down” boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in their three-round exhibition match in Japan ...
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169 mobile phones recovered from prison
Colombo (News 1st)-Raids carried out across prisons around the country recovered a large haul of contraband from inside the prison walls. A...
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Met department forecasts cold weather across the island
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Meteorology forecasts fair and dry weather with colder mornings and nights over most parts of the is...
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30 year old arrested for extortion
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 30-year-old has been arrested from Biyanwila, Kadawatha for extortion. The suspect had contacted a residence in Kir...
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Heroine suspect arrested in Beruwala
Colombo (News 1st)-Another suspect connected to heroin trafficking in the coastal area of Beruwala has been arrested. During a joint operat...
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Indian national apprehended with Hashish worth Rs. 2 Million
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 30 year old Indian national has been apprehended at the BIA for the possession of over a kilogram of Hashish. The Po...
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Issuance of passports valid for the Middle East ends
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Immigration and Emigration notes that the issuing of passports valid only for the middle eastern cou...
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Security to be beefed up at Galle Face Green tonight
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Director of Traffic and Road Safety SP Indika Hapugoda of the Police confirmed that a special security program will be...
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A Balancing Act: Can Sri Lanka Overcome Regional Income Inequalities?
Although Sri Lanka has managed to reduce income poverty from 26.1 percent in 1990/91 to 4.1 percent by 2016, income inequality has remained...
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Iraq hints at bigger role in Syria after U.S. withdrawal
Reuters- Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Sunday (December 30) hinted at a bigger Iraqi role in fighting Islamic State militants in...
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Everything you need to know today
COLOMBO (News 1st) – 1. The police has ordered for a technical assessment report to ascertain the cause of the collapse of the recent eleva...
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Indian Navy divers return empty handed in mining rescue efforts
Reuters-Indian Navy divers attempted on Sunday (December 30) to rescue 15 coal miners trapped in a flooded coal mine, but returned empty-ha...
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Government to seek IMF approval for public spending
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sunday Times reported today (December 30) that the government wants flexibility in spending ahead of polls. The go...
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Jaliya Wickremesuriya’s bid for US citizenship backfires
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Island newspaper reported today(December 30) on a revelation made by the US authorities on the diplomatic immunity...
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Top performers at the Advanced Level Exams 2018
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The results of the G.C.E. Advanced level examination were released last night (December 29). These are the A-listers w...
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PM Wickremesinghe visits Munneswaram
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe visited the Munneswaram Kovil today (December 30) and engaged in religious observa...
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The Government’s ministerial crisis
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Subjects, state institutions and the relevant duties of Cabinet and Non-Cabinet Ministers were announced through an ex...
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Was the elevator crash at the night club an act of negligence?
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Just 24 hours following the tragic death of a local rugby player, there are a number of unanswered questions. The Vict...
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One act of selflessness; a new hope for the villagers of Kale Kumbukwewa
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The dawn of the 29th of December brought new hope to a small village in the heart of Anuradhapura. The village of Kale...
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Award winning lyricist Norman Gimbel dies aged 91
The Oscar and Grammy-winning lyricist Norman Gimbel has died at the age of 91, his family has said. Gimbel, who wrote the words to Killing ...
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Germany beat Spain in their Hopman Cup opener
Reuters – Germany defeated Spain 3-0 in their opening Hopman Cup tie in Perth on Sunday (December 30). Women’s world number two Angelique K...
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Mannar mass grave; 283 remains recovered
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The number of skeletal remains found at the Mannar mass grave has risen to 283. The Chief Investigation Officer in cha...
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40 year old apprehended with illegal cigarettes
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Media spokesperson for the Customs, Wipula Minuwanpitiya confirmed that a 40-year-old was arrested for possessing a st...
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22 reported dead, 4900 displaced in storm that hit Philippines
Reuters – At least 22 people have died after heavy rains brought about by a storm that hit the Philippines on Saturday (December 29) caused...
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Sri Lankan Army to release 1099 acres of land
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sri Lankan Army noted that they will release 1099 acres of farmland in the Northern Province, to its original owne...
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Faulty passport scanners create issues at the BIA
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Immigration and Emigration notes that a special team of technical officers will be deployed at the B...
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Dengue eradication programmes to be conducted in schools
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Special dengue eradication programmes organized by the Education and Health Ministries will be conducted in schools ac...
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A/L re corrections now open
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Examinations noted that applications for the Advanced level examination re-correction will have to b...
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Treasure thief arrested from Chilaw
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A suspect involved in illegal archaeological excavations has been arrested from the ‘Wewa’ reserve in Arachchikattuwa,...
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Government websites aren’t being updated – ICTA
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) notes that a problematic situation has arisen ...
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Sri Lanka’s aging cabinet
Colombo (News1st): Identity cards were presented for the tourism-friendly three-wheelers in the Colombo area during an event today (Decembe...
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UNP promised TNA the opposition leadership
Colombo (News1st): United People’s Freedom Alliance Parliamentarian Dullas Alahapperuma made a revelation about an attempt made to increase...
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Why did the Rupee depreciate by over 16% in 2018?
Colombo (News1st): The Sri Lankan Rupee plunged further to an all-time low against the US Dollar yesterday (December 29), as the selling pr...
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144th model village declared open
Colombo (News1st): The 144th model village built under the Semata Sevana Housing programme, was declared open by the Minister of Housing, C...
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BASL calls on Government for more staff
Colombo (News1st): Following a unanimous decision made by the Bar Council, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka is expected to write to Preside...
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