2018-10-03 02:22
United National Party (UNP) seniors have decided that MP Ravi Karunanayake will be given a ministerial portfolio only after Attorney General clear him of any charges, informed sources said y… Read More
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2018-10-03 02:22
At yesterday's Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is known to have stressed the need for the government to take a policy decision on the conduct of the provincial council e… Read More
2018-10-02 21:54
Colombo (News1st) – Instances of organised crimes continues to reported from all across the country. News1st came across a footage of a shooting that occurred in Tengalle a few weeks a… Read More
2018-10-02 17:39
Colombo (News1st) – Japan’s largest warship, the Kaga helicopter carrier, arrived at the Colombo Port on a five-day goodwill visit over the weekend. This warship was introduced t… Read More
2018-10-02 17:39
Colombo (News1st) – It is no secret that Sri Lanka is badly in need of Foreign Direct Investments. FDI’s play a key role in improving the Sri Lankan economy. So who is hampering… Read More
2018-10-02 17:39
Colombo (News1st) – The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna is preparing to take to the streets against the unsuccessful attempts made by the government to solve the economic crisis. Addressing… Read More
2018-10-02 16:59
Colombo (News1st) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave the island tomorrow, to visit Norway and the UK. During his visit to Norway, Prime Minister Ranil Wickreme… Read More
2018-10-02 16:59
Colombo (News1st): Civil Organizations allege MPs and Ministers have already imported luxury vehicles despite government calls for the public to cut down on expenses. Attorney-at-Law Naganan… Read More
2018-10-02 16:39
Colombo (News1st) – The Government expects to borrow Rs.1,944 billion from local and foreign sources for its debt servicing including the financing of the budget deficit in 2019 accord… Read More
2018-10-02 16:39
Colombo (News1st): Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy was left speechless for a few moments when a question was posed to him by a Journalist regarding a suspended transaction wo… Read More
2018-10-02 15:59
Colombo (News1st) – The increasing outflow of US dollars for various imports had had a severe impact on the Sri Lankan economy as well as the value of the Rupee. According to the Centr… Read More
2018-10-02 15:49
Colombo (News1st): ‘Ape thei’, a distinct brand of Ceylon tea, was launched at Stein Studios Ratmalana this morning (October 02). Whilst Jones Tea has been a dominant player in t… Read More
2018-10-02 11:34
Colombo (News1st): The police have launched an investigation into the the abduction of a 17-year old girl from the Mamadala area in Walewatta, Ambalantota. According to the Police Media… Read More
2018-10-02 10:49
Colombo (News1st): Colombo Additional Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage today (October 02) ordered former Prisons Commissioner Emil Ranjan Lamahewa to be further remanded until the 16th of this… Read More
2018-10-02 10:49
Reuters: Palestinians gathered on the Gaza borders of Beit Lahia on Monday (October 1) as part of weekly protest in the region in demand of rights to lands lost to Israel in the 1948 war of… Read More
2018-10-02 10:17
Minister of Housing and Construction Sajith Premadasa requests international organisations not to accentuate the poverty of people through media shows but to render their assistance to build… Read More
2018-10-02 10:07
Actor Sunil Premakumara (62) has passed away this morning while receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, following a cardiac arrest, hospital sources said.He acted in numerous m… Read More
2018-10-02 10:07
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an inquiry into an incident where three Sri Lankans, for their alleged involvement in the gang rape of an 18-year-old Korean girl in… Read More
2018-10-02 10:02
Sri Lanka may have to introduce laws to ban minors using Facebook in the wake of several countries having done so, Children’s and Women’s Affairs Minister Chandrani Bandara said… Read More
2018-10-02 10:02
IGP Pujith Jayasundara yesterday said he was ready to give a statement at any moment over the alleged plot to assassinate President Maithripala Sirisena and former Defence Secretary Gotabaya… Read More
2018-10-02 09:39
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Senior Sangha Sabha member of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Venerable Aluthgama Sri Dhammananda Thero passed away early this morning (October 02). Th… Read More
2018-10-02 09:39
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Defence Secretary of Pakistan, Retired Leuitenant General Ikram Ul Haq, will arrive in Sri Lanka today (October 02) along with a high level delegation. The Defence… Read More
2018-10-02 09:39
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A female elephant died after coming in to contact with an unprotected electricity cable in Puwakpitiya, Habarana last afternoon (October 01). The News 1st correspo… Read More
2018-10-02 09:39
COLOMBO (News 1st) – President Maithripala Sirisena has expressed his condolences over the Tsunami that hit Donggala in the Sulawesi district of Indonesia. The President also said that… Read More
2018-10-02 09:39
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Criminal Investigations Department is investigating a case of gang rape that had occurred in South Korea in 1998. The three accused are Sri Lankan nationals. I… Read More
2018-10-02 07:04
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank at its meeting held yesterday (1st October), decided to leave policy interest rates unchanged. As such the Standing Deposit Facility Rate will remain a… Read More
2018-10-02 06:44
Reuters – American James Allison and Japan’s Tasuku Honjo won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for discoveries leading to new approac… Read More
2018-10-02 06:44
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The current demand of over 100,000 metric tonnes for the local market cannot be met by the existing level of production. Chairman of the Coconut Cultivation Board… Read More
2018-10-02 05:34
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A kilogram of big onions is to be purchased by the government at Rs. 80 by the government. Minister of Agriculture, Mahinda Amaraweera stated that steps have alrea… Read More
2018-10-02 05:09
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Additional Secretary to the Defence Ministry, N. J. Panditharathne stated that the renewal of annual licenses for firearms has begun. The deadline to renew the lic… Read More
2018-10-02 04:44
Colombo (News1st) – It is an undeniable fact that the number of incidents of organised crime has increased drastically over the past 3 years. While shootings, murders and drug-related… Read More
2018-10-02 03:59
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Member of the Cost of Living Committee, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera stated that the price of a kilogram of milk powder will be decreased by Rs. 25 within the cours… Read More
2018-10-02 03:43
It has been reported that Faraz Shauketaly, a prominent media figure of Sri Lanka has flown to South Korea in search of the fugitive Arjun Mahendran, the former Centrak Bank Governor and now… Read More
2018-10-02 03:39
COLOMBO (News 1st) – An advisory on heavy rains and strong winds have been issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department. A high possibility for heav… Read More
2018-10-02 02:37
State minister H.M.M. Haris lodged a complaint with the CID yesterday(01), seeking a proper investigation into one Thushara Peiris of the diaspora of France, who is reported to have planned… Read More
2018-10-02 02:37
Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa should light a lamp in honour of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe because it was he who saved MR from being branded as an international criminal, Financ… Read More
2018-10-01 16:40
Colombo (News1st): Railway fares have been increased by 15% with effect from today (October 1) meanwhile, the prices of several other goods and services have also increased over the past two… Read More
2018-10-01 16:40
Colombo (News1st): Secretary of the Government Medical Health Association Dr. Haritha Aluthge adressing a media briefing today criticized the recent decision by the Minister of finance to re… Read More
2018-10-01 16:40
Colombo (News1st): Farmers in many paddy growing areas are facing hardships due to insufficient rainfall. Farmers in Nochchiyagama, Anuradhapura have been unable to cultivate thousands of ac… Read More
2018-10-01 15:46
Colombo (News1st): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), a boon for the working people of Sri Lanka has sustained major losses due to investments in various businesses in the recent past. The… Read More
2018-10-01 15:46
Colombo (News1st): The excavation of the mass grave in Mannar resumed today (October 1). Excavation activities were temporarily halted due to the unavailability of certain officials who were… Read More
2018-10-01 15:46
Colombo (News1st): The Chief Incumbent of the Sri Viharaya in Veeraketiya, Atanagalle has been arrested on allegations of excavating for treasure in the temple grounds. The raid was carried… Read More
2018-10-01 10:30
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, Liuetenant General Mahesh Senanayake states that the drug menace is one of the key issues affecting the country. Liutenant Genera… Read More
2018-10-01 10:30
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Following a search operation that was carried out by Hambantota wildlife officers, an injured elephant was discovered in the Panwewa forest reserve in Hambanthota… Read More
2018-10-01 10:30
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 14-year old that had gone bathing in the Kelani River in Kapugoda, Dompe drowned. The child is a resident of the same area. The Police stated that the Sri Lanka… Read More
2018-10-01 10:30
Reuters: British Prime Minister Theresa May on Sunday (Sunday 30) called for her Conservative Party to unite behind her to ensure the government gets a good exit deal from the European Union… Read More
2018-10-01 09:59
Popular singer and comedian Ronnie Leitch passed away at the ageof 65 at Perth in Australia.He had died of cardiac arrest while touring in Australia. more>>>http://www.adaderana.lk/… Read More
2018-10-01 09:49
While rejecting claims that either Sri Lanka have sold the Hambantota Port to China Merchant Port or that China coming and taking the Hambantota Port to achieve their geo-political objective… Read More
2018-10-01 09:49
There was a counter plot to kill DIG Nalaka De Silva, who was accused of a plot to assassinate President Maithripala Sirisena and Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader and… Read More
2018-10-01 09:49
The office of the DIG Nalaka Silva, who is in charge of Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) in Colombo, was sealed as a result of the ongoing probe against him, police sources said.A seni… Read More
2018-10-01 09:40
Reuters: More than 200 classic cars and motorbikes were on display at the foot of the Champs Elysees in Paris on Sunday (September 30) to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the city’s… Read More
2018-10-01 09:40
Reuters – LeBron James took the court as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time Sunday (September 30) in a preseason matchup with the Denver Nuggets in San Diego. James… Read More
2018-10-01 09:40
Reuters – China will begin lowering the most-favored nation tariff rates on certain industrial products and goods according to its finance ministry. These include textiles, ceramics, g… Read More
2018-10-01 09:40
Reuter: More than 40,000 people have been left homeless after a devastating earthquake followed by a large tsunami hit the coastal towns of Palu and Donggala in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The conf… Read More
2018-10-01 09:40
Reuters: Fijian President Jioji Konusi Konrote issued the writ for 2018 Fiji general election on Monday (October 1) setting the date of the election for November 14. Issued to the chairperso… Read More
2018-10-01 07:40
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A male corpse was found in a cave in the Galaniya reserve in Uvaparanagama today (October 01). The Police confirmed that the corpse was of a 55-year-old individual… Read More
2018-10-01 07:40
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Two individuals aged 37 and 27 years were shot dead in Raththotavila, Urugasmanhandiya at around 8.30 pm last night (October 01). One of the victims was found deca… Read More
2018-10-01 06:40
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Three police officers were suspended following the escape of a female suspect from custody in Hikkaduwa. Police media spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunesekara said that a… Read More
2018-10-01 06:40
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 22 year old Indian national in possession of 500g of “ICE” worth Rs. 5.8 million has been taken into custody by the officials of the Police Narcotics… Read More
2018-10-01 05:35
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Popular Singer and comedian Ronnie Leach (65) passed away this morning (October 01) due to a sudden heart attack in Perth, Australia. Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sin… Read More
2018-10-01 02:19
State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Dr Harsha de Silva has pulled out from speaking at an Investors’ Forum to be held in at the London Stock Exchange on October 8… Read More
2018-10-01 02:19
Sri Lanka might face more economic issues when the US sanctions on Iran comes to be effective in November this year as Sri Lanka’s tea exports to that country may become vulnerable, Pr… Read More
2018-09-30 20:30
COLOMBO (News 1st): Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera has revealed a hidden relationship between Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Mahinda Rajapak… Read More
2018-09-30 17:35
COLOMBO (News 1st): Yesterday (September 29) we reported on the destruction caused to one of the top tourist destinations in Sri Lanka, the coast of Hummanaya and its surroundings. Hummanaya… Read More
2018-09-30 16:40
COLOMBO (News 1st): The economy of South Korea is the 3rd largest in Asia and the 11th largest in the World. South Korea is famous for its spectacular rise from one of the poorest countries… Read More
2018-09-30 16:40
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says it has incurred a loss of Rs. 17.5 billion in less than three weeks. This was caused by the depreciation of the rupee, which increas… Read More
2018-09-30 16:40
COLOMBO (News 1st): An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued specifying the maximum retail price for bottled drinking water. According to the gazette notification issued by the… Read More
2018-09-30 16:40
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Law and Order has decided to suspend the Scotland visit of IGP Pujith Jayasundara. According to the Ministry’s Secretary, the altered days for the v… Read More
2018-09-30 13:35
COLOMBO (News 1st): A 40-year-old woman died in Weligampitiya, Ja-Ela following a drive-by shooting. The victim died upon admission to the Ragama Hospital. According to the Police, the… Read More
2018-09-30 13:35
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lankan Tuskers had a disappointing outing in the 2nd leg of the Asia 7s rugby series held in South Korea. The Tuskers lost the Plate final against the Philippines… Read More
2018-09-30 13:35
COLOMBO (News 1st): An individual has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport while in possession of a stock of gold worth Rs. 13 million. According to D… Read More
2018-09-30 13:35
COLOMBO (News 1st): The latest weather forecast issued by the Meteorology Department says the prevailing showery conditions over the island is expected to enhance in the coming days. The con… Read More
2018-09-30 13:35
COLOMBO (News 1st): Several faculties at the University of Rajarata will be reopened tomorrow (October 1). The faculties were previously closed due to a drought. The faculties to be re-opene… Read More
2018-09-30 11:35
COLOMBO (News 1st): Train fares will see a 15% rise with effect from tomorrow (October 1). However, the Railways Department has said that the minimum fare will not change. Thereby, the minim… Read More
2018-09-30 11:20
COLOMBO (News 1st): Economists predict that the prices of commodities will also rapidly increase in the future due to the new regulations imposed by the Ministry of Finance. According t… Read More
2018-09-30 11:20
COLOMBO (News 1st): The ‘Vehicle Importers’ Association’ says that vehicle prices will see a rapid rise. The association says that this will be as a result of the new regul… Read More
2018-09-30 05:40
President Maithripala Sirisena, due to return at dawn today after his UN visit, is set to take some tough political measures in the coming weeks, including a possible cabinet re-shuffle, sou… Read More
2018-09-30 05:40
The Ministry of Finance yesterday pulled the brakes on non-essential on imports to ease pressure on the falling rupee, but in an unprecedented move, announced that the host of temporary spen… Read More
2018-09-29 21:20
Colombo (News1st): Hummanaya, ranked among the top tourism destinations in the South of our country is a rare geological experience. However, pollution caused by people visiting the area has… Read More
2018-09-29 21:20
Colombo (News1st): With the long-term objective of minimizing the risk of floods in the Ratnapuraarea, 4000 tree saplings were planted on the river banks of the Kalu Ganga on Saturday. This… Read More
2018-09-29 21:20
Colombo (News 1st) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe states that there is a global economic crisis and that everyone in the country needs to work hard to overcome the situation. He… Read More
2018-09-29 21:20
Colombo (News 1st) – Several months after Sri Lanka approved a pricing formula for fuel, the International Monetary Fund is now urging the Government to implement a similar prici… Read More
2018-09-29 21:20
Colombo (News1st): The Commonwealth Secretary-General and United Nations Secretary-General have praised Sri Lanka’s progress in strengthening democracy and reconciliation. President Ma… Read More
2018-09-29 20:25
Colombo (News1st): A wild elephant was reportedly injured after falling victim to an explosive used by Wildlife Officials in an attempt to rescue it from an agrarian well in Anuradhapura. Lo… Read More
2018-09-29 20:25
Colombo (News1st): The Akurana town in Kandy has been inundated following heavy rainfall this evening (September 29). A heavy downpour that lasted almost the entire day in Badulla has result… Read More
2018-09-29 13:25
REUTERS: At least 384 people were killed, many swept away by giant waves as they played on the beach, when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities s… Read More
2018-09-29 13:25
REUTERS: India’s best dressed Bollywood biggies dazzled the red carpet of GQ men’s awards 2018 event, in their suave attires on Thursday (September 27), in India’s showbiz… Read More
2018-09-29 12:25
REUTERS: The current generation of boxers do not have the wild streak that Mike Tyson wore like a badge of honour during his career and the former world heavyweight champion says the lack of… Read More
2018-09-29 12:25
Colombo (News 1st) – Facebook says almost 50 million of its users were left exposed by a security flaw. According to Facebook, “attackers exploited a vulnerability in Facebo… Read More
2018-09-29 11:34
The rift that presently exists between Angelo Mathews and coach Chandika Hathurusingha must be repaired as soon as possible, so that Mathews can return to the ODI side quickly, the former Sr… Read More
2018-09-29 11:34
The Government announced several temporary measures to be implemented with effect from midnight today (29) to ease the pressure on the Sri Lankan rupee.Accordingly, the issuing of vehicle pe… Read More
2018-09-29 11:25
Colombo (News1st): 11 individuals who were plucking tea leaves in Loinorn Estate in Bogawanthalawa have been attacked by bees. Nine of the 11 victim are females. An estate worker steppi… Read More
2018-09-29 11:25
Colombo (News1st): Ministry of Health has taken steps to recruit qualified personnel as Hospital Administration Officers for the positions which have been vacant for nearly 8 years. Addition… Read More
2018-09-29 11:25
Colombo (News 1st) – The Government in order to ease the pressure on the Sri Lankan rupee has decided to take several temporary measures with effect from midnight today (September 29)… Read More
2018-09-29 11:25
Colombo (News 1st) – A 29-year-old suspect in the possession of a stock of illegal cigarettes was arrested in Beruwela. The suspect is a resident of Beruwela China Fort and is due to b… Read More
2018-09-29 11:25
Colombo (News 1st) – The OIC of the Pottuvil police station was hospitalized after an assault. Police stated that the OIC was attacked by a stone and was wounded when he was attempting… Read More
2018-09-29 10:20
Colombo (News 1st) – President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized the imperative need to tackle the issue of indirect and insidious advertising of alcohol and alcohol products through cro… Read More
2018-09-29 10:20
Colombo (News 1st) – Employees attached to the Bandaranaike International Airport branch of the Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya, engaged in a strike for about an hour last night. The strike&n&hell…Read More
2018-09-29 10:20
Colombo (News 1st) – The National Transport Commission says an online system to book bus seats for long-distance travel will be introduced from Monday onwards. Its Chairman, MLP Hemach… Read More
2018-09-29 10:20
Colombo (News 1st) – The Ministry of Highways and Road Development has said that the Kaduwela-Biyagama road will be temporarily closed from 7 pm tonight (September 29) until 6 am tomor… Read More
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