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PM Urges Against Politicizing Education

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who also serves as the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, has emphasized that e...

17-07-2025 | 2:51 PM

Keheliya’s Family Banned from Travel

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, along with his wife, three daughters, and son-in-law, was formally served indictments...

17-07-2025 | 1:17 PM

35% Live Coral Found at HIP Breakwater

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Hambantota International Port (HIP) is redefining industrial infrastructure by evolving into a thriving marine ecosystem and r...

17-07-2025 | 11:14 AM

Sajith’s Housing Projects Under Probe

COLOMBO (News 1st); Preliminary investigations have been launched into alleged irregularities in housing projects implemented by the National Housing ...

17-07-2025 | 10:49 AM

Emma Watson Banned From Driving For 6 Months

(CNA) : Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months. The Harry Potter star, 35, was disqualified and ordered to pay £1,044 (US$1,398) afte...

17-07-2025 | 10:19 AM

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Ranil Accuses US of Breaching IMF Debt Deal

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the United States, as a member of the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) and a signatory to the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF), has a responsibility to support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring efforts. “They must help us now. Otherwise, they are in breach of the agreement,” he said, accusing the U.S. of preventing Sri Lanka from repaying its bondholders.Wickremes...

17-07-2025 | 4:27 PM

Lifelike Wax Figures Bring Kandyan History to Life

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially inaugurated the newly established Wax Museum at the historic Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy this morning (17), marking a significant milestone in the preservation and celebration...

17-07-2025 | 4:05 PM

Gold-Colored Gun Case: Woman Released on Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court ordered to release on bail Vishaka Irangani Weerakoon, the first suspect in the case involving the discovery of a gold-colored firearm at the Havelock City apartment complex in Wellawatte.The order was issue...

17-07-2025 | 3:10 PM

Lifelike Wax Figures Bring Kandyan History to Life

17-07-2025 | 4:05 PM

Gold-Colored Gun Case: Woman Released on Bail

17-07-2025 | 3:10 PM

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Hambantota Bird Park Owner Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st); The owner of the Hambantota Bird Park was arrested in connection with the illegal importation of luxury motorcycles into Sri Lanka.Police stated that the suspect had been evading authorities for several days. He was arrested today (17) in Colombo and is currently being held at th...

17-07-2025 | 8:58 AM