COLOMBO (News1st) – The Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy stated that several areas including Colombo are currently experiencing a pow...
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Global gold demand up by 4% in 2018
Reuters – Global gold demand in 2018 grew by 4 percent to 4,345.1 tons compared with last year, according to the latest data released by th...
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University applications deadline extended
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The University Grants Commission noted that the time period granted to apply for universities has been extended till t...
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School principal arrested for bribery
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A principal of a popular school in Horowpothana has been arrested when attempting to obtain a bribe. The Bribery commi...
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Kokkadichcholai OIC remanded
COLOMBO(News 1st) -The OIC of the Kokkadichcholai Police who was arrested for soliciting a bribe of Rs.25,000 was remanded until the 08th o...
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Drug smuggling prison sergeant arrested
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A prison sergeant who attempted to smuggle heroin into the Welikada prison has been arrested. The Ministry of Justice ...
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Drug peddler sentenced to death
COLOMBO(News 1st) – A defendant found guilty for two indictments, possession of 24 grams of heroin and peddling drugs, was sentenced to dea...
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Acting director general of customs appointed
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Finance H.G. Sumanasinghe has been appointed as the Acting Director Genera...
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Ajith Mannaperuma sworn in as State Minister of Environment
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Ajith Mannapperuma was sworn in as the State Minister of Environment and Mahaweli Development in the presence of Presi...
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Celebrities and fans marvel at Stan Lee’s legacy in Hollywood
Reuters-Stan Lee, the creator who shaped Marvel Comics, was paid tribute to in Hollywood by hundreds of fans as well as celebrities at a sp...
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Six hundred coconut trees planted along southern India beach city
Reuters- In an effort to improve tourism and provide shade to visitors at the beach in India’s southern coastal city of Visakhapatnam, auth...
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U.S. Midwest, East Coast gripped by deep freeze
Reuters- A blast of icy polar air brought dangerously low temperatures to the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday (January 30), causing at least thre...
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Acting Chairman of COA reccuses herself from case against PM
Colombo (News1st): The acting chairman of the Court of Appeal Justice Deepali Wijesundara recused herself from examining the petition filed...
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Navy brings ashore a Malaysian sailor
Colombo (News1st): Following information provided by the High Commission of Malaysia to the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center, stationed ...
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Sena could cause animal feed shortage
Colombo (News1st): The Government Veterinary Surgeons’ Association warns of a shortage of animal feed as a result of the destruction caused...
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When a leader gets better everybody wins!
On February 16, 2019, The Global Leadership Summit will be held at the Waters Edge from 8.30 am- 5.30 pm. We will feature some of the most ...
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Two arrested with over 41 Kg of Kerala Ganja in Jaffna
Colombo (News1st): Two suspects connected to smuggling Kerala Ganja were arrested in Manipay Road, Jaffna following a raid carried out by t...
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Four arrested for counterfeit currency
Colombo (News1st): Four suspects engaged in printing counterfeit currency were arrested in Horowpathana and Morawewa. Three 29-year-olds we...
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10 students injured in three-wheel accident
Colombo (News1st): 10 students and a three-wheel driver were injured in an accident along the Horana road in Bulathsinhala. Police said the...
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Iranian national arrested with 400g of KUSH at BIA
Colombo (News1st): An Iranian National woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport while attempting to smuggle KUSH i...
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Sigiriya to become a polythene free zone
Colombo (News1st): The government has decided to declare world heritage site Sigiriya as polythene free and waste free zone from tomorrow (...
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Kinniya Incident: Police record statements from Navy
Colombo (News1st): The Police stated that statements have been recorded from 7 Navy personnel in connection to the tense situation which to...
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Everything you need to know today
COLOMBO (News 1st) 1. Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that he has begun the process of relinquishing his US Citizenship to...
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CEB will not be privatized – Min. Ravi K.
COLOMBO(News 1st) – Ravi Karunanayaka, Minister of Power, Energy and Business development expressed the following views regarding the Ceyl...
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Electric chair for convicted drug traffickers
Colombo (News1st): President Maithripala Sirisena reiterated in Matara today (Jan 30) that he will strictly implement the law against drug ...
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SriLankan Airlines could incur a first quarter loss of Rs 50bn
Colombo (News1st): Politicians in the country and those who hold power can deceive the people in many ways possible, but when it comes to t...
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Gota has not been named the Presidential candidate yet – Gammanpila
COLOMBO(News 1st) – The Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna convened a press briefing in Colombo last evening(January 29). During the briefing, K...
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Sand-mining permits in Trincomalee temporarily suspended
Colombo (News1st): The body of the second man who jumped into the Mahaweli River in Kinniya, Trincomalee following a raid to shut-down ille...
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“Gotabaya Rajapaksa cannot be trusted” – State Min. Ranjan Ramanayake
Colombo (News1st): State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake speaking to the media, after appearing before court on charges of Contempt, stated that...
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FR petition filed by MTV/MBC to be taken up in October
Colombo (News1st): The fundamental rights petition filed by MTV Channel Private Limited and MBC Network Private Limited against intimidatin...
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa prepares for 2020 Presidential run
COLOMBO(News 1st) – Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa speaking to print media had said that he has begun the process of relinquis...
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2018 November Gross Official Reserves estimated at USD 7 Billion
Colombo (News1st): The Central Bank of Sri Lanka notes that as at the end of November 2018, Gross Official Reserves were estimated at USD 7...
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Thai Lion Air makes it’s maiden voyage to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO(News 1st) – The inaugural flight to Colombo of the Thai Lion Air carrier arrived at the BIA, today (January 30). Several dignitarie...
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Center for Investigative Reporting launched
COLOMBO(News 1st) – Yesterday (January 29) saw the launch of the Center for Investigative Reporting in Colombo. The event was attended by a...
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Customs officials launch strike against new DG
Colombo (News1st): Customs Personnel have stepped away from their stations as a mark of protest against the decision taken to appoint a Ret...
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Two lives claimed in an accident in Aluthgama
Colombo (News1st): Two women have died in an accident that took place in Kaluwamodara, Aluthgama. Police said a lorry had veered off the ro...
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Rakitha Jayawardena appointed as CEB Chairman
Colombo (News1st): Rakitha Jayawardena was appointed as the Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board this afternoon. In addition, S. Tissa ...
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Fallen UN Peacekeepers promoted
Colombo (News1st): Captain H.W.D Jayawickrama and Corporal S.S Wijekumara who laid their lives while serving in UN Peacekeeping operations ...
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Officers of SL Customs protest new Director-General appointment
Colombo (News1st): Sri Lanka Customs personnel have stepped away from all stations -excluding the Bandaranaike International Airport. This ...
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Grenade kills two in southern Philippines mosque
Reuters – A grenade thrown into a mosque in Zamboanga, Philippines, on Wednesday (January 30) killed two people and wounded four others, pr...
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War’s terrifying reality made virtual by Red Cross
Reuters-The crack of a sniper round strikes terror as you crouch behind a cinder-block wall. An explosion rips into your eardrums. Down the...
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STF cracks down on illegal sand miners
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A number of illegal sand miners were arrested along with their equipment in operations conducted by the Police Special...
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No agreement with the US military – Ruwan Wijewardene
COLOMBO (News 1st) – State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene has denied allegations on having signed an agreement with the US military....
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Report on Sri Lankan reforms submitted to President
COLOMBO (News 1st) – State Minister of Finance and Mass Media Eran Wickremarathne noted that the committee report on reforms for Sri Lankan...
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Pavement hawkers near the Balangoda hospital removed
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Officials of the Balangoda Urban council have decided to remove the shops along the pavement on the road opposite the ...
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18 illegal gem miners taken into police custody
COLOMBO (News 1st) – In a special STF operation, 18 people who had engaged in illegal gem mining in the Seethawaka river were taken into cu...
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Building collapses on a 48 year old
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 48-year-old lady died when a part of a building under renovation collapsed onto her in Urugasmanhandiya junction. Th...
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Allowing Youth to Tuk-Tuk or not Tuk-Tuk: Should Access to Three Wheeler Market in Sri Lanka be Regulated?
The blue, green, red, and yellow three wheelers navigating traffic or parked along the roads waiting for customers has become a common sigh...
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Remains of deceased peacekeepers to be brought back home
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The bodies of the two army personnel who were killed in a bomb blast in Douentza, Mali while engaging in a peacekeepin...
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Common misconceptions regarding Police powers
Colombo (News 1st): Here are some common misconceptions on Police powers; 1. A single Police Officer CAN stop you on the road! Misconceptio...
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