COLOMBO (News 1st):- Located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, Diyatalawa is popularly known for its water bodies. Within the serenity...
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“Economy was already dead when we took over, but we did not give up” – RW
COLOMBO (News 1st):- Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera commenced his campaign to educate party supporters on the upcoming general electio...
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“We will take action to develop temples immediately” – PM
COLOMBO (News 1st):- Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attended an event held in Tangalle today (February 29). The epistle declaring a land ...
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Government gazettes minimum royalties payable to artists
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The Government gazetted minimum royalties payable to musicians, singers or lyricists by amending the Intellectual Prop...
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Minister Wimal Weerawansa assures people that MCC will not be signed under GR’s government
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The government’s stance with regard to the Millenium Challenge Corporation Compact has drawn social attention recently...
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Core group on SL expresses dissapointment over withdrawal from UN resolutions
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The Core Group on Sri Lanka, expressing disappointment over Sri Lanka’s decision to withdraw from the UN resolutions o...
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Opposition leader to contest General elections from Colombo
COLOMBO (News 1st):- Another rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya was held in Homagama yesterday (February 28). The rally was organized by t...
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MP Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa named guilty by SLFP disciplinary committee
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The Disciplinary Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to name MP Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa guilty...
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JUST IN: Navy discovers Heroin and Crystal Meth valued at over a billion
COLOMBO (News 1st):- In a raid conducted in the Galle coastal line, a haul of Heroin and Crystal Meth valued at Rs. 1.18 Billion has been d...
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Sri Lankans in Italy free of Coronavirus so far : Consulate General of SL in Milan
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The blood samples of the two individuals who had arrived in the country from Italy and hospitalized under the suspicio...
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Over 231,000 in distress due to prolonged drought
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The drought conditions that have impacted more than five districts around the country and have left over 231,000 peopl...
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Sundarapola garbage dump on fire
COLOMBO (News 1st):- A fire erupted at the garbage dump at Sundarapola, Kurunegala. The Kurunegala Municipal Council and the Kurunegala Uni...
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Child Protection Authority seeks Government Analyst’s assistance to probe child abuse video
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The Child Protection Authority states that the assistance of the Government Analyst’s Department will be obtained to c...
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Wolbachia bacteria to eradicate dengue to be released to the environment
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The Health Ministry states that the distribution of the Wolbachia bacteria to the environment, a remedy to eradicate d...
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Two suspects arrested with heroin worth Rs. 3.5 billion : Court issues 7-day detention order
COLOMBO (News 1st):- In a raid conducted in Rajagiriya, over 3kg of heroin were seized by the Police Narcotics Bureau last night (February ...
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350 rehabiliated individuals to be reintergrated to society
COLOMBO (News 1st):- The Commissioner-General of the Rehabilitation Department states that 350 rehabilitated individuals who were addicted ...
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Suspect arrested with KG valued at Rs. 5 million
COLOMBO (News 1st):- In a raid carried out by the Intelligence Officers of the Army in Kilinochchi, a 46-year-old suspect has been arrested...
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The Clinton School of Public Service partners with Gammadda
Colombo (News 1st) – In a groundbreaking partnership announced recently, The Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas...
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Anti-slavery champ Jen Morris joins WPP’s Cannings
Colombo (News 1st) – Jen Morris, who spearheaded Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest’s global fight against modern-day slavery, was re...
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President addresses people’s grievances at grassroots level
First meeting in Galle On the spot solutions to some issues The first of the series of District Coordinating Committee Meetings was ...
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Ambassador Cheng Bids Farewell
It was an honor to work as the Ambassador to Sri Lanka, said Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan when he came to the Presidential Secretariat...
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President presents awards to government bodies with high performance
On the recommendation of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA), government bodies which have achieved a high performance level in the y...
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Person apprehended with illegal stock of cigarettes
The Navy in coordination with the Special Operation Bureau of Excise Department and Officials from National Authority on Tobacco and Alcoh...
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UNP working committee approves constitution of new alliance
Colombo (News 1st) – The Working Committee of the United National Party convened at the Party headquarters Sirikotha today. The working com...
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SLMC pledges support to Samagi Jana Balavegaya
Colombo (News 1st) – The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress on Friday (Feb 28) announced it would support the Samagi Jana Balavegaya led by Sajith P...
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1200 permanent appointments for Railway workers
Colombo (News 1st) – 1200 employees attached to the Department of Railways, functioning on casual and contract basis, were provided permane...
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President and Parliament must work together for the country to move forward – PM
Colombo (News 1st) – Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa notes that this an important time period and that the Parliament and President must w...
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Dalugama premises of Kelaniya Uni. closed indefinitely
Colombo (News 1st) – The Dalugama premises of the Kelaniya University was closed indefinitely to students. The University Administration ha...
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Dr. Ajantha joins UNP to contest General Election from Colombo
Colombo (News 1st) – Dr. Ajantha’ Perera who contested the 2019 Presidential Election announced she joined with the United National Party. ...
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Independent Commissions must be truly independent – President
Colombo (News 1st) – President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said it is wise for the legislature to act towards the betterment of the country casting ...
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GOSL has expressed intrest in working with the IMF in the future
Colombo (News 1st) – Speaking at a media briefing today, IMF Director Gerry Rice said the final review of the current IMF supported program...
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Key Decisions by Cabinet
The Cabinet of Ministers decided not to sign the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement after considering the recommendations mad...
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Fire reported at construction site in Bambalapitiya
Colombo (News 1st) – A fire has been reported at a construction site on Galle Rd, Bambalapitiya. 04 fire trucks dispatched to douse the fir...
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Increase judges & funding for better justice system – SC Judge Yasantha Kodagoda
Colombo (News 1st) – New Supreme Court Judge Yasantha Kodagoda today stressed that the insufficiency of judges can only result in delays in...
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Min. Dinesh Gunawardene to meet UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Colombo (News 1st) – A meeting will be held between, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet and Minister of Foreign Relat...
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Sri Lanka will not sign MCC but ready to amend – Cabinet Spokesman
Colombo (News 1st) – The Cabinet of Ministers has decided not to sign the proposed Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact (MCC) agreement...
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Police STF recovers over 3000kg of dust tea from Gampola
Colombo (News 1st) – A suspect that was transporting a haul of dust tea has been taken into custody in the Rajaela area in Gampola. The arr...
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Police bust 515g of ICE from Ragama
Colombo (News 1st) – A suspect has been arrested from the Batuwatte area in Ragama for the possession of 515g of ICE and 5.31g of heroin. A...
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Fire in Pelmadulla reserve doused by area residents
Colombo (News 1st) – A fire that erupted in the Poronuwa reserve in Pelmadulla has been doused with the support of area residents and wildl...
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4 police constables arrested for drunk driving
Colombo (News 1st) – 4 Police constables attached to the Dehiwala police have been interdicted for driving a motorbike under the influence ...
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Wijeyadasa summoned before the 4/21 Presidential Commission
Colombo (News 1st) – Forme Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has been summoned before the presidential commission probing the 4/21 terror ...
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Navy Provost contribute in controlling Colombo traffic jam
The Provost sailors of Sri Lanka Navy have been deployed to control the traffic jam within municipal limits of the Colombo city.
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Over 200,000 security forces personnel to get ‘Virusara’ privilege cards
The Defence Ministry has decided to issue ‘Virusara Privilege Cards’ (VPCs) to over 200,000 security forces personnel, including families ...
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Foreign Ministry succeeds in evacuating two Sri Lankan crew members on board Diamond Princess
The two Sri Lankan crew members who were on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan, were evacuated last night (26 Febru...
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Who benefited from cancelling the Airbus deal?
Colombo (News 1st) – Bribes and commissions were taken when purchasing aircraft as well as cancelling agreements made to purchase aircraft ...
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Bond Scam : 5 years later public still waiting for concrete action
Colombo (News 1st) – Five years have elapsed since Sri Lanka’s largest financial scam, the Central Bank bond scam, took place. On the 27th ...
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UN HIGH COMMISSIONER UNCONVINCED COI WILL ADVANCE SRILANKA’S AGENDA
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet , urged the Sri Lankan Government to preserve and build upon the gains which have ...
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Sri Lanka cricket apologies to cricket fans over Sooriyawewa assault
Colombo (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Cricket today apologized over the assault of cricket fans outside the Sooriyawewa International Cricket Stad...
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UNP Working Committee to meet tomorrow
UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said the Working Committee chaired by Ranil Wickremesinghe will meet at 03 PM at the party He...
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Ex-MP Sajin Vass Remanded
Former Parliamentarian Sajin De Vass Gunawardena was remanded until the 12th of March by Colombo High Court Judge Gihan Kulatunga. State Co...
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