COLOMBO (News 1st); The ‘Critical Engagement, the climax of the joint multi-pronged tri-service Field Training Exercise (FTX) of the Army, ...
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ADB to hold Governor Board meeting in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is due to hold it’s 55th Annual Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka next year. The meeting w...
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Indian Foreign Secretary to visit SL
COLOMBO (News 1st); Foreign Secretary of India, Harsh Vardhan Shringla is scheduled to visit Colombo in early October, the Hindu says citin...
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Inter-Province Travel Restrictions to Continue – Army Commander
COLOMBO (News 1st); Inter-Provincial travel restrictions will have to continue, though quarantine curfew is lifted on Friday (01), said Arm...
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Adani Group signs agreement to develop West Container Terminal
COLOMBO (News 1st); India’s Adani Group signed a build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement with its local partner John Keells Holdings PLC and...
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400,000 doses of Pfizer arrives in island
COLOMBO (News 1st); A consignment of Pfizer vaccine doses was airlifted to the island this morning (30). This stock of vaccines, which was ...
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Sugar imports permitted from today
COLOMBO (News 1st); Controller General of Imports and Exports Damayanthi Karunaratne says that permission has been granted to import white ...
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#GarlicScam : Police investigating CID for summoning journalists
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police said an investigation was launched with regard to the officers attached to the Criminal Investigations...
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Amend necessary laws to hold PC elections – Elections Commissioner
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Chairman of the Elections Commission, Attorney-at-Law Nimal Punchihewa has called on the Parliamentary Select Commi...
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Inter-Provincial Transport restricted for two weeks
COLOMBO (News 1st): The State Ministry of Transport says that despite the curfew being lifted tomorrow (01), it has decided not to operate ...
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Parliament to convene from 4th to 8th October
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Party leaders have decided that Parliament will convene from the 4th to the 8th of October 2021. This was confirmed...
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Two more arrested for ‘Sunshine Sudda’s murder
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested two more suspects in connection to the murder of a drug trafficker and underworld gangster na...
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#DataScam – Manusha at CID to record statement
COLOMBO (News 1st): Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department to rec...
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Indian and SL Navies discuss measures to curb fishermen assaults, smuggling
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Navies of Sri Lanka and India discussed measures to be taken to prevent Indian fishing vessels from entering Sri La...
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Validity period of driving licenses extended
COLOMBO (News 1st); The validity period of all driving licenses, which were due to expire from 01 April 1 until 30 September, has been exte...
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172 Vaccination Centers Open on Thursday (30)
172 Vaccination Centers Open on Thursday (30)
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CAA issues gazette cancelling MRP imposed for rice
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consumer Affairs Authority issued an Extraordinary Gazette rescinding the Maximum Retail Price for rice. CAA issue...
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Prof. Janitha A. Liyanage, Sri Lankan Ambassador Designate to Russia visits the Prime Minister
Professor Janitha A. Liyanage, Sri Lankan Ambassador Designate to Russia called on Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees (...
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More Tri Service Parachutists Pass out Adding More Skills & Teeth to Airborne Operations
The Sri Lanka Army on Wednesday (29) morning added more teeth to airborne skills of tri servicemen among Special Operation Forces by gradu...
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Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka Opened in historical city of Bursa
The Office of Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka to Bursa, Turkey officially opened on 25 September 2021 with the participation of Ambassador...
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The Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa instructed the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to reduce import restrictions
Hon. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa (29th September) instructed the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Nivard Cabraal to...
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CA suspends registration of 15 elephants released by MCs
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal on Wednesday (29) ordered the Director-General of Wildlife to suspend the registration of 1...
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Pakistan A team to tour Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Cricket will host the Pakistan ‘A’ team in October and November for two four-day games and three ODIs, Sri L...
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Petroleum Minister slams New Fortress Deal
COLOMBO (News 1st); In the latest twist to the controversial LNG deal signed between the Sri Lankan govt and the US company, the Minister i...
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4 months lost at Sea: Somalians rescued by Sri Lankan fishermen (Special Report)
COLOMBO (News 1st); A group of Sri Lankan fishermen rescued four Somalian fishermen who were lost at sea for almost four months. Two Multi-...
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New guidelines when country re-opens: DGHS
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Health states that a new set of health guidelines will be issued on how the public should behave when t...
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North Korea tests new hypersonic missile
(News 1st); North Korea fired a projectile off its east coast yesterday (28), which the State News identified as a newly developed hyperson...
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Minor oil leak from MV X-PRESS PEARL shipwreck
COLOMBO (News 1st): A minor oil leak is being reported from the X-PRESS PEARL shipwreck, the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)...
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Japanese lawmakers commence vote for next PM
(News 1st): Lawmakers in Japan’s ruling party began voting for the next prime minister today (29), ahead of a General Election due in weeks...
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Ports Authority to handover 500 containers of sugar to Sathosa
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ports Authority has decided to hand over nearly 500 containers of sugar to Lanka Sathosa. Nihal Seneviratne, Vice P...
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No more elephants to be held captive: Madras HC
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday (24) ordered the State government to ensure that no elephant is taken into captivity, except for t...
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Colombo Walking Path closed under Chinese supervision
COLOMBO (News 1st); A group led by a Chinese national closed down a walking path in Colombo Fort on Tuesday (28). The walking path stretchi...
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97% of Sri Lankans over 20 vaccinated with 1st dose
COLOMBO (News 1st): A total of 72,293 vaccine doses were administered in Sri Lanka yesterday (28). Accordingly, 5,119 first doses and 17,64...
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Report on recalling public servants for duty to Finance Minister
COLOMBO (News 1st): A report containing recommendations on recalling public servants for duty once the country opens, will be handed over t...
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CBSL releases US $ 50 Mn to facilitate release of essential goods
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has taken measures to release US $ 50 Million to two state banks to facilitate the releas...
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Over 180 Vaccination Centers Open on Wednesday (29)
Over 180 Vaccination Centers Open on Wednesday (29)
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Heath Ministry Updates Quarantine Measures For Travelers
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Health Ministry has announced an updated version of Quarantine Measures for Travelers visiting Sri Lanka...
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(PICTURES) Indian High Commissioner meets Prime Minister for talks
COLOMBO (News 1st); Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday (28). The Indi...
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Sri Lanka and Thailand hold high-powered talks to explore mutually beneficial investment corridors
To further enhance and expand investment corridors between Sri Lanka and Thailand, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangk...
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Bursa business community ready to explore Sri Lankan products
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Turkey M.R. Hassen, during a round table information sharing meeting with the members of the Bursa Chamber of C...
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The Select Committee of Parliament to ensure gender equity and equality discusses the challenges faced by women engaged in the fields of agriculture in Sri Lanka
The Select Committee of Parliament to look into and report to Parliament its recommendations to ensure gender equity and equality with spe...
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Easter Attacks linked to conspiracy to depose Maithri – Dayasiri
COLOMBO (News 1st); The 2019 Easter Attacks was linked to a conspiracy to depose Former President Maithripala Sirisena, said SLFP General S...
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Fully Vaccinated arrivals will not require On Arrival PCR, if departure PCR is negative
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry announced that with effect from the 1st of October 2021, all fully vaccinated arrivals will...
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(PICTURES) Army Flags blessed at Temple of the Tooth
COLOMBO (News 1st); The inauguration ceremony and religious commemoration of the 72nd Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army got underway on Mon...
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Sajith condemns threats to media & media freedom
COLOMBO (News 1st); Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has condemned the threats made to the media and media freedom. The Leader of the Sam...
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Shaman scams family claiming they were possessed by a demon
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested a 21-year-old shaman for deceiving a family and stealing gold jewelry worth Rs. 400,000/- and...
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Existing rice scarcity in the market
The attention of the Cabinet has been drawn to the shortage of rice that is currently prevailing in the local market.
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Mill Owners announce new Retail Price for Rice
COLOMBO (News 1st); Rice Mill owners have announced the new retail price for rice, following the government decision to lift control prices...
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(VIDEO) Wild Elephant surprises beachgoers in Arugambay
COLOMBO (News 1st); Beachgoers in Arugambay were in for a surprise when a wild elephant decided to take a walk on the beach Monday (27) eve...
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LNG supply should not be controlled by foreign firm – Dullas
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said his personal opinion with respect to the country’s energy sector re...
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