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Coal Controversy takes an Unexpected Turn
02-04-2026 | 5:20 PM

Coal Controversy takes an Unexpected Turn

Rakitha Rajapakshe, Director and Shareholder in Invest....
Chinese National Arrested With Smuggled Cigarettes
02-04-2026 | 4:44 PM

Chinese National Arrested With Smuggled Cigarettes

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A 27-year-old Chinese national fro...
IMF Delegation Meets President
02-04-2026 | 4:35 PM

IMF Delegation Meets President

COLOMBO (News 1st); A visiting delegation from the Inte...
Sad Decline of Sri Lanka Cricket
02-04-2026 | 4:06 PM

Sad Decline of Sri Lanka Cricket

The sad decline of Sri Lanka Cricket : Failing Results,...

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Energy Awareness Programs in Schools
02-04-2026 | 2:07 PM

Energy Awareness Programs in Schools

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Awareness programs on energy management are scheduled to be held at school level on April 7 and 9, as part of broader efforts to promote efficient energy use across the country.These plans were discussed at the third meeting of the committee appointed to ensure the systematic ma...
Special Water Release To Colombo From Tomorrow
02-04-2026 | 12:29 PM

Special Water Release To Colombo From Tomorrow

COLOMBO(News 1st); The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water will be released to Colombo under a special water management plan from tomorrow.Addressing a media briefing this afternoon, Chairman Chandana Bandara says the decision was made due to the ongoing dry weather conditions.A spec...
GMOA Strike: Island-Wide Action Begins
02-04-2026 | 12:02 PM

GMOA Strike: Island-Wide Action Begins

COLOMBO(News 1st); The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has officially resumed its island-wide strike action as of 8:00 a.m. today.Its Spokesperson, Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, says the strike is being carried out in protest against the Health Ministry’s violation of procedures related to ...
Grade 12 Student Killed in Pallekele; Five Injured
02-04-2026 | 12:02 PM

Grade 12 Student Killed in Pallekele; Five Injured

COLOMBO (News 1st); One student died and another was hospitalized following a bus accident in Balagolla, Pallekele. Police confirmed the deceased was a Grade 12 student. The second victim is currently receiving treatment at Kandy Hospital.Meanwhile, four members of the same family and another person...
Airbus Scandal: Rajapaksa, Neomali Wanted
02-04-2026 | 12:02 PM

Airbus Scandal: Rajapaksa, Neomali Wanted

COLOMBO(News 1st); The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of Chamal Rajapaksa, and Priyanka Neomali, wife of Kapila Chandrasena.The warrants were issued in connection with the case on alleged irregularities in the Airbus deal involvin...

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Energy Awareness Programs in Schools

Energy Awareness Programs in Schools

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Awareness programs on energy management are scheduled to be held at school level on April 7 and 9, as part of broader efforts to promote efficient energy use across the country.These plans were discussed at the third meeting of t
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Special Water Release To Colombo From Tomorrow

Special Water Release To Colombo From Tomorrow

COLOMBO(News 1st); The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says water will be released to Colombo under a special water management plan from tomorrow.Addressing a media briefing this afternoon, Chairman Chandana Bandara says the decision was mad
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GMOA Strike: Island-Wide Action Begins

GMOA Strike: Island-Wide Action Begins

COLOMBO(News 1st); The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has officially resumed its island-wide strike action as of 8:00 a.m. today.Its Spokesperson, Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, says the strike is being carried out in protest against the Hea
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Grade 12 Student Killed in Pallekele; Five Injured

Grade 12 Student Killed in Pallekele; Five Injured

COLOMBO (News 1st); One student died and another was hospitalized following a bus accident in Balagolla, Pallekele. Police confirmed the deceased was a Grade 12 student. The second victim is currently receiving treatment at Kandy Hospital.Meanwhile,
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Airbus Scandal: Rajapaksa, Neomali Wanted

Airbus Scandal: Rajapaksa, Neomali Wanted

COLOMBO(News 1st); The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued open warrants for the arrest of Shamindra Rajapaksa, son of Chamal Rajapaksa, and Priyanka Neomali, wife of Kapila Chandrasena.The warrants were issued in connection with the case on
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