COLOMBO (News 1st); Nursing trade unions will go on sick leave on Thursday (01) & Friday (02) citing several demands. These trade union...
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47 COVID-19 deaths confirmed for Tuesday (29)
COLOMBO (News 1st); 47 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed for Tuesday (29), confirmed the Director-General of Health Services on Wednesday (30)...
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200+ marine animals died due to marine pollution caused by X-Press Pearl
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Attorney General’s Department told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that over 200 marine animals died followi...
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Death-Row inmates call off hunger strike
COLOMBO (News 1st); Death-Row inmates who were protesting at the Mahara and Welikada Prisons have decided to call off their hunger strike a...
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Rs. 262 Billion spent on COVID control by Sri Lankan Government
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan government has spent Rs. 262 Billion on COVID-19 control measures, it was revealed on Wednesday (30). Fi...
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176 sea turtles dead following X-Press Pearl disaster, AG tells Court
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Attorney General told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that 176 sea turtles, 20 dolphins, and 04 whales had died foll...
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FR filed against hand-over or lease of state property to Selandiva
COLOMBO (News 1st); A fundamental rights application was filed with the Supreme Court on Wednesday (30) requesting an order be made on the ...
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Sri Lanka lifts ban on passenger arrivals from several gulf countries
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday (30) confirmed that the decision NOT to allow passengers from several Gulf co...
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COVID-19 Tests for Zoo animals in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st): A decision has been reached to conduct COVID-19 Antigen Tests on all animals at Zoological gardens in the country, the ...
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UOC claims first international mooting title for Sri Lanka
The team representing the Faculty of Law, University of Colombo emerged Champions at the Global Rounds of the 19th John H. Jackson Moot Cou...
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Rs. 100,000/- fine on traders selling rice at high prices – Agriculture Minister
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has decided to slap a Rs. 100,000/- fine on traders who sell rice at exorbitant prices. Agriculture Minister ...
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Wedding party of 20 quarantined at home: Police
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) ordered 20 people who organised and attended a wedding in violation of the COVID-19...
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Army Engineers refurbish more vehicles for Army fleet
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME), making great strides in the repairs of unserviceable Ar...
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17 arrested in Mt. Lavinia Child sex trafficking ring
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police have so far arrested 17 suspects in connection with the case of procuration and human trafficking of a...
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03rd COVID wave resulted in over 2,400 deaths in Sri Lanka – NOCPCO
COLOMBO (News 1st); A total of 2,421 COVID-19 deaths were reported in Sri Lanka since the 15th of April 2021, considered as the 03rd COVID ...
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Colombo records over 300 COVID cases on Tuesday (29);
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka recorded a total of 1,717 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday (29), said the National Operations Centre for Prevention ...
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FULL LIST: Army & MoH vaccination centers for Wednesday (30)
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Army and the Ministry of Health will operate multiple vaccination centers across the country on Wednesday...
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Workers in camouflage uniforms NOT members of PLA, Chinese Embassy tells MOD
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence on Tuesday (29) stated that following a query made by the Defence Secretary Gen. Kama...
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New FAO Country Representative calls on the Foreign Minister
Newly appointed Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to Sri Lanka Vimlendra Sharan called on Foreign Mini...
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Multiple areas isolated & several others released from isolation
COLOMBO (News 1st); 06 Grama Niladhari Divisions in Moneragala, Kegalle, Kalutara & Galle isolated with immediate effect, said Army Co...
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Committee report on the incidents that took place in Parliament on April 21, will be presented to the Speaker next week
The Committee appointed to look in to the incidents that took place in Parliament chamber and its premises on April 21, 2021 that met June...
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Discussion Series on the Proposed Data Protection Bill to Enable a Thriving Digital Economy
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) of Sri Lanka recently conducted a three-day series on the Proposed Data Protect...
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Hon. Speaker’s message to commemorate the International Day of Parliamentarism
The future direction of our Parliament in the face of the COVID-19 challenge
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DGHS guidelines on MODERNA vaccine to be issued soon
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka’s National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) on Monday (Jun. 28) granted approval for the emergency use o...
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Road accidents claim 12 lives in 24 hours: Police
COLOMBO (News 1st): Fatal road accidents have claimed the lives of 12 people in a 24-hour window that ended on Tuesday morning (Jun. 29), S...
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Locals take to streets against politician for assault
COLOMBO (News 1st); Locals in Mahiyanganaya took to the streets to oppose the conduct of the local government chairman who reportedly assau...
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40% of MV X-PRESS PEARL’s plastic reached Sri Lanka’s coast
COLOMBO (News 1st): Only 40 percent of the plastic onboard the MV X-PRESS PEARL vessel had washed ashore along Sri Lanka’s coastal line, th...
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Around 150 dead Sea Turtle washed ashore since X-PRESS PEARL disaster
COLOMBO (News 1st): Marine creatures including 150 dead Sea Turtles and 15 Dolphins have washed ashore along the coastal line of Sri Lanka,...
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143 vaccination centers by Health Ministry on Tuesday (29)
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry will operate 143 vaccination centers across the country on Tuesday (29). 143 vaccination...
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Two million Sinopharm Vaccines to Sri Lanka in July
COLOMBO (News 1st): Another consignment of TWO million doses of China’s Sinopharm vaccines will reach Sri Lanka by next week, the Chinese E...
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Three arrested over murder of an Exorcist: Police
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Divisional Crime Detective Bureau of Nugegoda Division (DCDB-Nugegoda) arrested three suspects in connection with t...
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31 arrested for violating inter-provincial travel restriction
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police arrested 31 people who were travelling to Colombo from Eravur via a bus, in violation of the inter-pro...
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One arrested with Heroin worth over Rs. 10.1 million
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police arrested a 27-year-old suspect in Mattakkuliya along with a stock of Heroin worth over Rs. 10.1 millio...
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Tuk Tuks to face new regulations from NTC
COLOMBO (News 1st): A decision has been reached to regulate three-wheelers island-wide, the National Transport Commission (NTC) said. This ...
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02 arrested over abduction & torture case in Balagolla
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police arrested two more suspects in connection with the abduction and torture of two people in the Balagolla...
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Ambulance Drivers in WP on Trade Union Action today (29)
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ambulance drivers in the Western Province have launched a trade union action by refraining from overtime services, ...
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Discussions on relief for Tourism sector affected by COVID-19
COLOMBO (News 1st): A special discussion will be held on Tuesday (Jun. 29) to provide relief to those engaged in the tourism sector who hav...
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Sinopharm 01st dose for those over 60-years in WP
COLOMBO (News 1st): The first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine will be administered to those aged over 60-years, who are residing in the Weste...
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Passengers with travel history to multiple Middle-Eastern countries not allowed to enter Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st); In accordance with instructions received from the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID- 19 Outbreak (NOCP...
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11 GN Divisions in 05 Districts released from isolation
COLOMBO (News 1st); The isolation status of 11 Grama Niladhari Divisions cross 05 districts was lifted on Tuesday (29) morning, said Army C...
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Delta variant detected from Colombo construction site
COLOMBO (News 1st); Three people have tested positive for the Delta variant of the coronavirus from a construction site in Colombo, confirm...
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02 GN Divisions in Colombo & Gampaha isolated
COLOMBO (News 1st); 02 Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Colombo and Gampaha Districts were isolated with immediate effect, said Sri Lanka’s...
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‘Prosecute those who dredged Tissamaharama Wewa by violating the law’ ; Ven. Pahiyangala Thero
COLOMBO (News 1st); Activist believe that those who commenced an operation to dredge and clean-up the ancient Tissamaharama Wewa should be ...
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Sea phase of CARAT–21 Exercise begins
The sea phase of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT-21) Exercise joined by the Sri Lanka Navy, United States 7th Fleet a...
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Rear Admiral Anura Danapala retires from naval service
On completion of distinguished career spanning over 33 years in Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Anura Danapala retired from naval service, (2...
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10 nos trolleys essential for patient care donated to the Negombo Hospital
Former Chief Minister of the Western Provincial Council Mr. Nandana Mendis donated 10 nos trolleys to Negombo Hospital for the care of pat...
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41 COVID-19 deaths confirmed for Sunday (27); DG Health Services
COLOMBO (News 1st); 41 COVID-19 deaths were confirmed for Sunday (27), said the Director-General of Health Services on Monday (28). 41 COV...
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Delta variant detected in Polgasowita, says MOH; Health Ministry unaware
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Kahathuduwa Medical Officer for Health (MOH) on Monday (28) said a person who tested for COVID-19 in Jayaliyagama, ...
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03 arrested for killing leopard and selling its meat, released on bail
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Wildlife arrested three men for trapping a leopard by setting up a snare, killing it, and selling its...
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Sinopharm 01st dose for over 60 in Western Province this week
COLOMBO (News 1st); The first dose of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for those above 60 in the Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara districts wil...
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