Local Govt Elections to be held in early 2025

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed that the local government elections will be held in early 2025. He explained that although...

23-11-2024 | 1:41 PM

Police Urge to Exercise Caution When Traveling

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The police advises the public to exercise caution when traveling during the school holidays. Police Media Spokesperson, Depu...

23-11-2024 | 1:36 PM

Two Killed in Accident in Kuliyapitiya

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Two brothers have passed away in a tragic accident in Kuliyapitiya this morning. The jeep they were traveling in, overturned...

23-11-2024 | 1:34 PM

73 Arrested for Bribery in 10 Months

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption says that 73 suspects were arrested on bribery related charges...

23-11-2024 | 1:13 PM

IMF Team Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with SL

COLOMBO) (News 1st) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on economic policies and reforms re...

23-11-2024 | 11:41 AM

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"Electricity Tariff Revision Unlikely This Year"

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka says that a revision of electricity tariffs is unlikely to occur this year.This is due to repeated requests from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for extensions to submit a new tariff revision proposal.The Public Utilities Commission further says that the CEB has formally requested an additional two weeks to prepare the new proposal.The new proposal was originally scheduled to be...

23-11-2024 | 4:40 PM

Third Fatality Reported in University Bus Accident

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Another student who was injured in the university bus accident that occured along the Badulla-Dunhinda main road in the Ambagas Oya area, has died while receiving treatment at the Kothalawala Defense University Hospital. The...

23-11-2024 | 3:45 PM

Parliament cuts Utilities to Unreturned Residences

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The decision has been made to suspend the water and electricity supply to parliamentary official residences that have not yet been handed over, without prior notice.The Parliamentary Secretariat says that written notifications ha...

23-11-2024 | 3:16 PM

Third Fatality Reported in University Bus Accident

23-11-2024 | 3:45 PM

Parliament cuts Utilities to Unreturned Residences

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Mosquito Control and Disaster Management foe

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Dengue Control Unit has mandated the implementation of mosquito control programs at all examination centers for the upcoming GCE A/L exam. Community Consultant Lahiru Kodithuwakku advises candidates to bring mosquito repellent to the exam centers.In addition, t...

23-11-2024 | 7:45 AM