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Coastal Caretaker Appointment Programme Launches

COLOMBO (News 1st); A new initiative aimed at preserving the cleanliness of coastal areas near tourist hotels has been launched, appointing designated...

05-06-2025 | 7:54 AM

BeatPlasticPollution: World Environment Day 2025

COLOMBO (News 1st); Today, June 5th, the world unites to celebrate World Environment Day, under the timely and urgent theme: “Beat Plastic Pollution.”...

05-06-2025 | 7:50 AM

SC Reinstates Trial Over Treasury Bond Issue

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has overturned a previous ruling by the Court of Appeal that nullified the Attorney General’s decis...

05-06-2025 | 7:41 AM

Navy Attacked During Illegal Fishing Bust

Colombo (News 1st); Minister of Fisheries, Ramalingam Chandrasekeran, has requested a detailed report from the Sri Lanka Navy following a tense confro...

04-06-2025 | 6:10 PM

Gammadda, Brown University Continue Collaboration

COLOMBO (News 1st); Gammadda continues to strengthen its partnership with international universities, marking the fourth consecutive year of collabora...

04-06-2025 | 5:06 PM

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Corruption Case Set for July 7

COLOMBO (News 1st); A case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others has been scheduled for further hearing on July 7th, 2025, by the Colombo High Court.The charges stem from allegations that, during his tenure as Minister of Trade, Johnston Fernando misused public resources by assigning Sathosa employees to engage in political activities instead o...

04-06-2025 | 6:47 PM

Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa

COLOMBO (News1st) - Former Director of the National Lotteries Board Thusitha Halloluwa has been further remanded until the 6th of June.The order was made after the Former Director was prodeuced before the Fort Magistrate Court today.Former Director o...

04-06-2025 | 4:31 PM

After 8 Years, SriLankan Airlines Welcomes New Jet

COLOMBO (News 1st); After nearly a decade, SriLankan Airlines has added a new aircraft to its fleet.The Airbus A330-200, registered as 4R-ALT, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (4).The aircraft, previously operated by Garuda ...

04-06-2025 | 4:17 PM

Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa

04-06-2025 | 4:31 PM

After 8 Years, SriLankan Airlines Welcomes New Jet

04-06-2025 | 4:17 PM

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Fake Hair Dye Operation Busted

Colombo (News 1st): A businessman involved in the distribution of counterfeit hair dye has been sentenced to six months of rigorous imprisonment by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.However, the court suspended the prison sentence for a period of five years.The case was filed by the Consumer Affair...

04-06-2025 | 4:48 PM