Colombo (News 1st); The Attorney General’s Department on Wednesday (31) informed the Court of Appeal that two Special Police Teams led by a...
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No mass gatherings allowed during the festive season – public asked to follow the existing Covid – 19 guidelines
State Minister of Primary Health Care, Epidemics and COVID Disease Control, Sudarshini Fernandopulle stated that the Health Ministry does ...
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Chinese COVID vaccine arrives in SL; Officially handed over to President
Colombo (News 1st); 600,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, gifted by China to Sri Lanka were officially handed over to President Gotabaya R...
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(VIDEO) ‘Shake Hands – 1’ Mock Onslaught Against Enemy Hideout
Colombo (News 1st); The Gajaba Regiment (GR)-initiated ‘Shake Hands – 1’, the joint Field Training Exercise (FTX) that got underway hand in...
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Protest at Exams Dept. against delayed OT payment
Colombo (News 1st); A large number of employees attached to the Department of Examinations protested inside the premises against the delay ...
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Hacker arrested in Jaffna for stealing money from overseas accounts
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday (Mar. 30) arrested a 41-year-old resident of Chavakachcheri in J...
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Ceremonial Inauguration of “Deduru Oya Power Plant” scheduled for tomorrow
The ceremonial inauguration of Deduru Oya Power Plant is scheduled for tomorrow (01) at 10.00 am at the Deduru Oya Reservoir premises in ...
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Five plastic-based products banned from use in Sri Lanka from today
The Ministry of Environment has taken steps to ban the production of five types of plastic and polythene-related products for local use fr...
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(VIDEO) “Johnston says Sugar-Coconut Oil Scams are lies”
Colombo (News 1st); Sri Lankan Minister Johnston Fernando said the allegations on a Sugar Scam and Coconut Oil Scam, are all false. “There ...
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Wimal warns of those who try to ruin local production
Colombo (News 1st); There are those in government who continue to operate like late Minister Felix Dias and Former President J. R. Jayaward...
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CBSL accepts only Rs. 10 Bn, after offering Rs. 45 Bn in T-Bills
Colombo (News 1st); The Central of Sri Lanka had failed to sell 77 percent of Treasuries offered at the 30th March Treasury Bill Auction, ...
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(VIDEO) Matara bridge turns into death trap; locals plead for urgent repairs
Colombo (News 1st); Every day, people living in the villages of Pilikannahena, Ittagalhena, Thalgastenne, and Kahawinna risk their lives t...
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Decision on Ranjan’s petition against vacating parliamentary seat on 05th
Colombo (News 1st); The Court of Appeal decision on the application filed by Ranjan Ramanayake seeking an order preventing any action on hi...
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Fifth “Helasalu Piyasa” Batik Handicraft Training Center opens
Dayasiri Jayasekara, State Minister of Batik, Handloom and Local Apparel Products ceremonially opened the fifth “Helasalu Piyasa” Batik Ha...
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39 COVID infections from Ratnapura; 139 from across SL on Tuesday (30)
Colombo (News 1st); 139 COVID-19 cases were reported from Sri Lanka on Tuesday (30), said the Department of Government Information. The hi...
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Qatar raises minimum wage for migrant workers
A statement issued by the International Labour Organization Project Office for the State of Qatar notifies that the minimum wage for all m...
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Appointment of the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to Sri Lanka
The Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed Mrs. Ho Thi Thanh T...
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Postal workers launch trade union action by reporting sick
COLOMBO (News 1st): The postal workers have launched an island-wide trade union action by reporting sick, citing several objections against...
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April 21st Attacks: Cabinet Sub-Committee report to President on Monday (05)
COLOMBO (News 1st): The final report of the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to study the recommendations of the final report of the Preside...
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Rice Prices: CAA files legal action against 2000 vendors
COLOMBO (News 1st): During the course of this year, legal action was instituted against 2000 vendors who sold rice at prices exceeding the ...
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Sinopharm COVID-19 jabs from China to SL today (31)
COLOMBO (News 1st): A consignment of 600,000 doses of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine manufactured in China that was handed over to Dr. Pali...
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Substandard Coconut Oil Bowsers to Customs today (31): Police
COLOMBO (News 1st): The two bowsers of substandard Coconut oil seized by Sri Lanka Police in the Divulapitiya area will be handed over to S...
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Progress of COVID-19 Immunization-913,219
Progress of COVID-19 Immunization-913,219
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Sinopharm vaccine will first be given to Chinese in SL
Colombo (News 1st); The Chinese Sinopharm vaccine will first be given to Chinese nationals in Sri Lanka, said Joint Cabinet Spokesperson ...
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‘SLFP will form a future government’ – Maithripala Sirisena
Colombo (News 1st); “The Sri Lanka Freedom Party will form a government in the future,” said Former President Maithripala Sirisena on Tuesd...
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China gifts 600,000 doses of COVID vaccine; Professional body raises Red Flag
Colombo (News 1st); 600,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, gifted by China to Sri Lanka were handed over to Dr. Palitha Kohona, the Ambassa...
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Tax exemptions given to attract investors to Port City ; Gammanpila
Colombo (News 1st); The government decided to award tax exemptions with regard to the Colombo Port City, to attract investments and busines...
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New Vietnamese Ambassador meets President; discusses boosting relations
Colombo (News 1st); The newly appointed Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Sri Lanka Ho Thi Thanh Truc presented her creden...
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Public urged to limit their mobility during festive season
Colombo (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s health sector has decided not to allow games, festivals, carnivals, and musical shows to be organized durin...
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Tanker trucks with substandard coconut oil seized from Dankotuwa
Colombo (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police tracked-down two tanker trucks transporting substandard coconut oil from Dankotuwa. 55,000 liters of s...
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18-hour water cut for Wanawasala & surrounding areas
Colombo (News 1st); An 18-hour water cut will be in effect from 10 PM on Wednesday (31) to 04 PM on Thursday (01) for multiple areas, said ...
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Pannipitiya Police Assault; Constable remanded & lorry driver bailed
Colombo (News 1st); The Traffic Police Constable who was filmed assaulting a lorry driver in Pannipitiya on Monday (29), was remanded to th...
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Polythene & plastic ban comes into effect from Wednesday (31)
Colombo (News 1st); The Ministry of Environment had decided to prohibit the use of 04 different types of plastic and polythene products in ...
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Implementation of PCoI recommendations, delayed – AG tells Court
Colombo (News 1st); The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal on Tuesday (30) that the government had decided NOT to implement the ...
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Sri Lanka to receive Chinese Sinopharm vaccine tomorrow
The Minister of Plantation, Ramesh Pathirana asserted that Sri Lanka will be receiving the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine for the Covid-19...
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04 elevated railway tracks to address Colombo’s traffic jam
Colombo (News 1st); In a bid to further reduce the traffic congestion in Colombo and its suburbs, the cabinet approved the proposal for the...
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Port City will be governed by President-appointed body; Gammanpila
Colombo (News 1st); Although the Colombo Port City is under a separate governing body, the power to appoint the said body will be vested wi...
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Ex-CJ Mohan Peiris & 02 others acquitted and released
Colombo (News 1st); Colombo Chief Magistrate Buddhika Sri Ragala on Tuesday (30) ordered to acquit and release Former Attorney General ...
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No need of unnecessary panic over coconut oil – Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister Ramesh Pathirana
The Minister of Plantations said that the government will take steps to strictly enforce the law against the importation of coconut oil co...
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Person with disability who attempted to runover cops, arrested
Colombo (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested a physically challenged person for attempted murder. According to DIG Ajith Rohana, a special...
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China gifts 600,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka
China gifts 600,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Sri Lanka
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Pannipitiya Assault; Police Constable Arrested & Police Force condemns assault
Colombo (News 1st); The Traffic Police Constable who was filmed assaulting a lorry driver in Pannipitiya on the High-Level Road was arreste...
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9,740 people are currently undergoing quarantine for COVID-19
Colombo (News 1st); A total of 9,740 people are currently undergoing quarantine for COVID-19 in Sri Lanka, said the National Operations Cen...
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Branded coconut oil to be tested ; CAA
Colombo (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority has decided to obtain samples from coconut oil available in the market under var...
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Will face Geneva challenge without fear…Will never succumb to pressures- We are a free nation
Laid the foundation to move the country forward while addressing the suffering of people Ø Leaders of previous government now act as if t...
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China & Sri Lanka agree to jointly advance cooperation
Colombo (News 1st); The President’s of Sri Lanka and China have agreed to strengthen and enhance mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation ...
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Government factions undecided on PC elections
Colombo (News 1st); The key factions in the government are yet to reach an understanding over the Provincial Council Elections, especially...
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(VIDEO) Police probe in to assault on lorry driver by Traffic Cop
Colombo (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police said the Police Officer seen assaulting a person on a busy road, was identified as one attached to the...
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Court issues notice on Ranil Wickremesinghe & UNP General Sec.
Colombo (News 1st); The Colombo Chief District Court Judge Karuna Aluthge on Monday (29) issued an order on United National Party leader Ra...
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(VIDEO) Cop brutally assaults man on busy road
Colombo (News 1st); A Sri Lankan Police Officer was seen assaulting a person on a busy road in Mahabage. The footage is currently making it...
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