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Is Sri Lanka in the Epstein Files?
05-02-2026 | 3:49 PM

Is Sri Lanka in the Epstein Files?

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is referenced 188 times i...
Constable in ICU After Attack By Madush’s & Son
05-02-2026 | 3:43 PM

Constable in ICU After Attack By Madush’s & Son

COLOMBO (News 1st); Five suspects, including the wife a...
SL to Toughen Laws on Drug-Using Drivers
05-02-2026 | 1:24 PM

SL to Toughen Laws on Drug-Using Drivers

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is preparing to introduce...
Carrom Board Case: Order Not Ready, New Date Set
05-02-2026 | 12:52 PM

Carrom Board Case: Order Not Ready, New Date Set

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court announced th...

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Samudika Jayaratne Assumes Duties
05-02-2026 | 11:45 AM

Samudika Jayaratne Assumes Duties

COLOMBO (News1st): Samudika Jayaratne assumed duties as the Auditor General of Sri Lanka this morning at the National Audit Office.Samudika Jayaratne will make history as the first female to ever hold this prestigious position in the country.Jayaratne brings a wealth of expertise to her new role as ...
SL Opens Dual Exams to Fill Teacher Vacancies
05-02-2026 | 11:44 AM

SL Opens Dual Exams to Fill Teacher Vacancies

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has officially begun accepting applications from graduates currently employed in the state sector for the competitive examination conducted to recruit teachers to the government teaching service.According to Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senewiratne, applications...
SWEET‑CH In Sri Lanka for Historic First Concert
05-02-2026 | 11:02 AM

SWEET‑CH In Sri Lanka for Historic First Concert

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka witnessed a burst of excitement on Wednesday (4) as the Korean pop group “SWEET‑CH” arrived in Sri Lanka, drawing the attention of fans, cultural enthusiasts, and curious onlookers at the Bandaranaike International Airport.The group is in the country ahead of their much...
7‑Year‑Old Dies After Concrete Collapse in Mutuwa
05-02-2026 | 10:24 AM

7‑Year‑Old Dies After Concrete Collapse in Mutuwa

COLOMBO (News 1st); A tragic incident at the Helamuthu Sevana housing complex in Mutuwal has claimed the life of a seven‑year‑old child, after a section of a cement ceiling from the building’s seventh floor suddenly collapsed.The child, who suffered critical injuries, passed away while receiving tre...
SL Has 3,126 Schools With Fewer Than 10 Teachers
05-02-2026 | 10:22 AM

SL Has 3,126 Schools With Fewer Than 10 Teachers

COLOMBO (News 1st); A newly released dataset for 2024–2025 by Sri Lanka’s Department of Census and Statistics has revealed striking disparities in teacher distribution across the country’s government school system.According to the report, a staggering 3,126 government schools currently operate with ...

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Samudika Jayaratne Assumes Duties

Samudika Jayaratne Assumes Duties

COLOMBO (News1st): Samudika Jayaratne assumed duties as the Auditor General of Sri Lanka this morning at the National Audit Office.Samudika Jayaratne will make history as the first female to ever hold this prestigious position in the country.Jayaratn
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SL Opens Dual Exams to Fill Teacher Vacancies

SL Opens Dual Exams to Fill Teacher Vacancies

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka has officially begun accepting applications from graduates currently employed in the state sector for the competitive examination conducted to recruit teachers to the government teaching service.According to Deputy Minis
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SWEET‑CH In Sri Lanka for Historic First Concert

SWEET‑CH In Sri Lanka for Historic First Concert

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka witnessed a burst of excitement on Wednesday (4) as the Korean pop group “SWEET‑CH” arrived in Sri Lanka, drawing the attention of fans, cultural enthusiasts, and curious onlookers at the Bandaranaike International Airpo
Read more
7‑Year‑Old Dies After Concrete Collapse in Mutuwa

7‑Year‑Old Dies After Concrete Collapse in Mutuwa

COLOMBO (News 1st); A tragic incident at the Helamuthu Sevana housing complex in Mutuwal has claimed the life of a seven‑year‑old child, after a section of a cement ceiling from the building’s seventh floor suddenly collapsed.The child, who suffered
Read more
SL Has 3,126 Schools With Fewer Than 10 Teachers

SL Has 3,126 Schools With Fewer Than 10 Teachers

COLOMBO (News 1st); A newly released dataset for 2024–2025 by Sri Lanka’s Department of Census and Statistics has revealed striking disparities in teacher distribution across the country’s government school system.According to the report, a staggerin
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