The livelihoods of dairy farmers have fallen from bad to worse with the destruction of the forests in Rambakan Oya. These Farmers in the ar...
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Revelation on large scale deforestation at world heritage site, the Knuckles mountain Range
COLOMBO(News 1st): Construction of a building has begun in the Pitawala Pathana area located in the Knuckles mountain range. Environmental ...
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Nuga tree close to the Crudia Zeylanica tree set ablaze
COLOMBO(News 1st): A Nuga tree planted in 1996 located close to the Crudia Zeylanica tree that was recently saved while at the brink of des...
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Child beaten to death at a witchcraft ritual centre
COLOMBO(News 1st): Mohamed Rinath Fathima Rizka, a resident of Kanduboda was taken to a witchcraft ritual centre after she was said to have...
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PM attends Yathiwara Abiman Felicitation ceremony
COLOMBO(News 1st): Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attended an event held at the Hambantota divisional secretariat yesterday (27th). The Y...
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(PICTURES) Indian aircraft in Sri Lanka for Galle Face aerobatic display
Colombo (News 1st); Indian Air Force planes have arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in an aerobatic display at Galle Face. The Sri Lanka Ai...
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Severance compensation for workmen increases to Rs. 2.5 Mn
COLOMBO (News1st): The formula for the payment of compensation to a workman has been increased from Rs. 1.25 Mn to Rs. 2.5 Mn. The Commissi...
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Police jeep hits a three-wheeler; 2 dead, 3 injured
COLOMBO (News1st): “Two people were killed while three others were injured when a police jeep collided with a three-wheeler in Katumuluwa K...
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Suspect arrested in Elpitiya for illegal possession of a firearm
COLOMBO (News1st): A 36-year-old suspect has been arrested for the possession of a firearm in Poojyagallana in Elpitiya. The weapon, a 12 b...
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All set for the 2020 G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination
COLOMBO (News1st): All arrangements for the 2020 G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination have been made, The Department of Examinations said. The ...
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Child beaten to death at witchcraft treatment centre
COLOMBO (News1st): A 09-year-old girl was allegedly beaten to death with a cane at a witchcraft treatment centre in Delgoda in Kanduboda, ...
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62 COVID cases from Ratnapura on Saturday (27) & 59 cases from Jaffna
Colombo (News 1st); 62 COVID-19 cases were reported from the Ratnapura District on Satuday (27) raising the total number of coronavirus inf...
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(PICTURES) Rocky leads cops to heroin hiding spot in Weligama
Colombo (News 1st); The Police Narcotic Bureau has successfully identified several locations in Dostara-Watte in the Weligama Police area, ...
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Price of coconuts to decline in the next 02 months
COLOMBO (News1st): The price of coconuts will decline within the next two months, the Ministry of Coconut Industries said. The production o...
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460 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Saturday (27)
Colombo (News 1st); 460 COVID-19 cases were reported in Sri Lanka on Saturday (27), said the Department of Government Information. 425 of t...
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An air travel bubble between Sri Lanka and India to be launched soon
A decision has been taken to launch an air travel bubble between Sri Lanka and India soon.
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Government expects to increase export income this year.
The government hopes to increase export income up to US $ 13 billion this year, with the assistance of various Cabinet Ministers, says ...
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New junior sailor accommodation building declared open at SLNS Deegayu
Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha Gamage declared open a new accommodation building for junior sailors at SLNS D...
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship arrives at port of Hambantota
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ‘Setogiri’ arrived at the port of Hambantota on 25th February 2021.
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Weather forecast for today
Except for thundershowers in the evening or night at a few places in Ratnapura, Galle, and Matara districts mainly fair weather will preva...
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441,976 people jabbed with COVID-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka
Colombo (News 1st); 35,343 people were given the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday (26), as part of the Sri Lankan government’s immunization dr...
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Rambakan Oya destruction worsens human-elephant conflict
COLOMBO(News 1st): The path taken by Elephants through the Rambakanoya is no more. This fate has befallen the Rambakan Oya area after priva...
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President speaks about vaccination drive
COLOMBO(News1st): President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reassured the public that the COVID-19 inoculation program is being conducted in a systemati...
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Dahaiyagala forest destruction continues
COLOMBO(News1st): The illegal clearing of the Bogahapattiya forest in the Dahaiyagala reserve, which belongs to the Udawalawe National Park...
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Present the report for the debate – Kiriella
COLOMBO(News1st): Chief Opposition Whip MP Lakshman Kiriella has requested that all documents from the second to the fifth volume of the re...
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Remains of missing hiker found in Narangala Ridge
Colombo (News 1st); A group of private hikers from Awissawella area who had climbed the Narangala Ridge in Badulla on Friday (26) for night...
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COVID-19 BURIALS WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED FOLLOWING THE ISSUANCE OF GUIDELINES
Colombo (News 1st); Burials of COVID-19 victims will only be permitted following the issuance of the relevant guidelines, Director General ...
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Decline in hydro power generation
Colombo (News 1st) : With the gradual decline in hydropower generation, there are signs of problems with uninterrupted power supply. Due to...
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SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF ICE
Colombo (News 1st); The Special Task Force of the Konagala Camp led by SSP Silvester arrested a suspect for the possession of Rs.170,000 an...
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151 COVID patients from Colombo on Friday (26); 30 from Colombo 01
Colombo (News 1st); 151 Coronavirus patients were detected from the Colombo district on Friday (26), said the National Operations Centre fo...
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Guidelines for COVID burials to be released next week
Colombo (News 1st); The necessary guidelines with respect to the burial of people who die of COVID-19 will be announced next week, said the...
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(PICTURES) Japanese MSDF destroyer leaves Sri Lanka
Colombo (News 1st); The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ‘Setogiri’ that arrived at the port of Hambantota on 25th February 2...
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497 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Friday (26),
Colombo (News 1st); 497 COVID-19 cases were reported in Sri Lanka on Friday (26), said the Department of Government Information. 487 of th...
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Endangered plant species to be protected via special national program
Colombo (News 1st); The Ministry of Wildlife stated that a national program will be launched to protect plants that have been identified as...
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COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 464 on Friday (26)
Colombo (News 1st); The Director General of Health Services confirmed five (05) deaths caused by Covid-19 virus infection on Friday (26). A...
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Divulapitiya, Peliyagoda and Prison Covid-19 clusters -78314
Divulapitiya, Peliyagoda and Prison Covid-19 clusters -78314
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Public Vaccination Program against Covid-19 for those aged 30 years and above
Public Vaccination Program against Covid-19 for those aged 30 years and above
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Total numbers of Covid-19 deaths in SL - 464
Total numbers of Covid-19 deaths in SL - 464
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A new face mask that destroys viruses manufactured in Sri Lanka unveiled in Parliament under the patronage of the Hon. Prime Minister
A new face mask that destroys viruses manufactured in Sri Lanka unveiled in Parliament under the patronage of the Hon. Prime Minister
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PCoI report on Easter Sunday attacks handed over to Attorney General
The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate and inquire into the Easter Sunday attacks that was prese...
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President’s speech at 15th Governing Council Meeting of NAM S & T
President’s speech at 15th Governing Council Meeting of NAM S & T
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Concerns grow on PCoI report on April 21 attacks
COLOMBO (News1st): Diverse views have been expressed against the report of the presidential commission that probed the 2019 April 21st atta...
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Galawalayaya residents lament loss of lands near Rambakan Oya
COLOMBO (News1st): Residents of Galawalayaya have lamented the loss of their lands near the Rambakan Oya that have been given to external p...
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Gampaha PHI’s withdraw from vaccination drive
COLOMBO (News1st): Public Health Inspectors (PHI) in Gampaha have decided to withdraw from the government COVID-19 vaccination drive, citin...
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Khan welcomes Sri Lanka’s reversal of cremation policy
COLOMBO (News1st): Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has welcomed the government’s decision to reverse its mandatory cremation policy of ...
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Dambulla residents lament clearing of lands
COLOMBO (News1st): Residents of Wewala in Dambulla are lamenting that authorities have failed to prevent the clearing of state-owned lands...
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Artefacts in Galenbindunuwewa at risk
COLOMBO (News1st): Artefacts in Galenbindunuwewa that have missed the eye of archaeologists are facing a risk at present. These artefacts a...
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Ex-Snr DIG Anura Senanayake no more
Colombo (News 1st); Former Senior DIG In-charge of the Western Province Anura Senanayake passed away on Friday (26) at his residence. Polic...
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05 police officers interdicted over assault on law student
Colombo (News 1st); 05 police officers attached to the Peliyagoda Police station were interdicted following an incident of an assault on a ...
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First batch of vaccines under COVAX to reach SL by Sunday
Colombo (News 1st); The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX partnership for Sri Lanka will arrive on the island before the 28t...
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