October 2021 - Sri lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, North-western, Eastern and Uva provinces. Sho...

President Rajapaksa in Glasgow for UN COP26

COLOMBO (News 1st) President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Glasgow, Scotland to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties...

84 Vaccination Centers Open on Sunday (31)

84 Vaccination Centers Open on Sunday (31)

Two men arrested with multiple weapons in Theldeniya

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested two men for the possession of multiple weapons and other material from Theldeniya on Saturday...

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Glasgow, Scotland to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).

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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Glasgow, Scotland to attend the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).

Sri Lanka Embassy celebrates Deepawali in Kathmandu

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Sri Lanka Embassy celebrates Deepawali in Kathmandu

Traditional Sri Lankan Crafts Promotion in Russia

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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Russia presented a collection of traditional Sri Lankan masks to a mobile Club-Museum-Lecture Hall "Tradi...

Sri Lanka tables a draft Resolution at UNEP on Sustainable Nitrogen Management

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Sri Lanka tables a draft Resolution at UNEP on Sustainable Nitrogen Management

“Attacking Someone Over Religion Is Most Pathetic”: Virat Kohli

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India captain Virat Kohli has torn into social media trolling, throwing his weight behind Mohammed Shami who suffered vile abuse after Indi...

Indian Nano Fertilizer distributed, but will it be sufficient for the Maha Season?

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COLOMBO (News 1st); It’s been 10 days since Sri Lanka received a consignment of Nano Urea (Liquid) fertiliser from the Indian Farmers Ferti...

Sri Lanka lose thrilling Group 1 match to South Africa by four wickets

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(Sharjah) South Africa made it two wins out of three with their victory over Sri Lanka in the Super 12 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup...

Over 500 new COVID infections reported on Saturday (30)

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Over 500 new COVID infections reported on Saturday (30)

People’s Bank untainted since its inception, gets blacklisted for complying with Court Order?

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s People’s Bank had honoured an order issued by the Commercial High Court preventing them from processing the...

Police raid prostitution ring involving Indonesians

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested five Indonesian women and a Sri Lankan for prostitution in Mount Lavinia. Police said they ha...

Gazette issued declaring several institutions as essential services

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HL: Gazette issued declaring several institutions as essential services COLOMBO (News 1st); A special gazette notification has been issued ...

Schools to re-open for O/L & A/L students from 8th November

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COLOMBO (News 1st); All school in Sri Lanka will re-open for Grade 10, 11, 12 and 13 from 8th November, announced the Education Ministry on...

Law must be always followed when making decisions: MP Weerakkody

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COLOMBO (News 1st); SLPP Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakody says the law must always be followed when decisions are made. He made these re...

Tuition classes for O/L & A/L students from 16th Nov; New guidelines for November released

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COLOMBO (News 1st) ; Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has issued guidelines on continuing operations from the 1st to the 15th of November 2021. ...

St Petersburg’s Artillery Academy in Historic Fortress Honours Army Chief Firing Canons

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(Moscow) St Petersburg-based prestigious Mikhailovskaya Military Artillery Academy, established in the year 1855 which uses professional ex...

UN Secretary General calls for world leaders to deliver solutions on climate change

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(News 1st); United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on G20 leaders to come together to deliver solutions on climate ch...

Finance Minister says he is unaware of People’s Bank blacklisting

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa says that he has not been informed of the People’s Bank being blacklisted by th...

CBSL issues new rules for conversion of export proceeds

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued new rules in respect of repatriation of export pr...

Kidnappers who impersonated cops arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st): The three suspects who impersonated Police officers and demanded ransom upon kidnapping an individual from Molewatte in...

Full vaccination made mandatory for private bus drivers & conductors

COLOMBO (News 1st); Full vaccination has been made mandatory for drivers and conductors engaged in private passenger transport. The Directo...

Distribution of organic fertilizer from Monday

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Agrarian Development says that the distribution of organic fertilizer to all districts will commence ...

Graduates to receive permanent appointments in public service

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils says that information on vacancies for graduates have been col...

Adverse weather conditions affect Puttalam, Badulla

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology says that the highest rainfall of 90.5 mm was received in the Puttalam District, last nig...

‘At that point I wondered whether I was dreaming’ – Wimal recalls LNG deal in Cabinet

COLOMBO (News 1st); “At that point I wondered whether I was dreaming” said Minister Wimal Weerawansa, recalling the instance when the cabin...

President leaves for Scotland to attend COP26

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left for Scotland early on Saturday morning (Oct. 30), to attend the 2021 United Nations C...

Teacher’s satyagraha continues against unresolved salary anomay

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Satyagraha action launched by the Ceylon Teachers’ Union of Sri Lanka demanding the immediate intervention of the P...

Hidden force behind protests: Johnston

COLOMBO (News 1st); Minister Johnston Fernando says that there is clearly a hidden force behind the ongoing trade union protests. Speaking ...

DMT introduces automated system for appointments