2018-09-13 04:08
Colombo (News1st): A fire erupted in a two-story house along Park Street, Colombo 02 around 6 AM today (September 13). According to a spokesperson for the Fire Department, it has dispatched… Read More
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2018-09-13 04:03
Colombo (News1st): The Ministry of Education has decided to increase the value of the vouchers given to students to purchase uniforms. Secretary to the Ministry of Education Thissa Hewavitha… Read More
2018-09-13 04:03
Colombo (News1st): President Maithripala Sirisena will convene a special cabinet meeting today (September 13) at the presidential secretariat at 12 noon. The weekly cabinet meeting was held… Read More
2018-09-13 01:43
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Various views were expressed regarding a twitter post by Dr. Subramanian Swamy, a senior leader of the Indian Bharatiya Janatha Party, regarding former President M… Read More
2018-09-13 01:43
Colombo (News 1st) – Early last week, News 1st reported that Sri Lankan Airlines had been suffering mammoth losses since Emirates ceased management of the company. Testifying before th… Read More
2018-09-13 01:43
Colombo (News 1st) – News 1st reported that there was a fraudulent attempt to transfer 5.5 Million USD of SLC’s Media Rights Sponsorship Funds to an offshore account. It has… Read More
2018-09-13 01:43
Colombo (News 1st) – A census conducted by the Ministry of Education for the year 2017 confirmed that 433 schools in the Island did not receive a single Grade One application last… Read More
2018-09-12 17:53
Colombo (News 1st) – Former President Mahinda Rajapakse, who is on a 3 day official visit to India has spoken to “The Hindu.” In the interview to “The Hindu”, M… Read More
2018-09-12 17:53
COLOMBO (News 1st) – Indictments were handed over to the Chairman of Avant-Garde Maritime Security (Pvt.) Limited, Nissanka Senadhipathi and Retired Major General Palitha Fernando at t… Read More
2018-09-12 16:03
Colombo (News1st): The Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) ‘Somudra Joy’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (12 September) on a goodwill visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by th… Read More
2018-09-12 16:03
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Coconut Cultivation Board has taken a decision to enforce the law on the sale of bottled coconut oil. This decision has been taken to reduce the supply of coco… Read More
2018-09-12 16:03
Colombo (News1st): Marking the end of his official visit to Sri Lanka the United Nations’ Independent Expert on the effects of Foreign Debt and Human Rights, Juan Pablo Bohoslavsky, co… Read More
2018-09-12 16:03
Colombo (News 1st) – 4 fishermen have died after their fishing boat collided with a merchant vessel 30 nautical miles from Galle. Navy Spokesperson, Commander Dinesh Bandara speak… Read More
2018-09-12 12:38
Colombo (News 1st) Is Bitcoin money? In a way, yes, though it’s not necessarily a useful form of it. It’s possible to buy or sell some things with Bitcoin but very few people do… Read More
2018-09-12 12:38
Colombo (News 1st) – A consultation on introducing “no-fault divorces”, which could streamline the slow and confrontational procedures couples face when separating, is… Read More
2018-09-12 11:57
Former Lieutenant Commander Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi who was arrested over the abduction and disappearance of 11 Tamil youths in 2008 and 2009, has been further remanded until September… Read More
2018-09-12 10:37
It has been officially announced that the fuel pricing formula cannot disclosed when it was inquired under Right to Information Act, says the Joint Opposition.Speaking to the media in Colomb… Read More
2018-09-12 10:33
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A 27 year old Chinese national has been arrested in Kimbulapitiya, Negombo for the possession of Sea leeches and Seahorses. A spokesperson for the police stated th… Read More
2018-09-12 10:33
Colombo (News 1st) – Heavy traffic has been reported around Townhall, Colombo 07 due to a protest march launched by the Inter University Students’ Federation, more commonly… Read More
2018-09-12 09:47
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today recorded a statement from former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa for over three hours regarding the abduction and assault of journalist… Read More
2018-09-12 09:47
The purchase of chairs invoiced at Rs. 644,000 each for the use of the new Western Provincial Council Chamber had been completely stopped by the Western Province Governor Hema Kumara Nanayak… Read More
2018-09-12 09:33
Reuters – “Lizzie” is the latest movie to look at the true story of Lizzie Borden, who was accused and acquitted of the axe-murders of her father and stepmother. It happene… Read More
2018-09-12 08:53
Colombo (News1st): An person was killed in an elephant attack in the Ihala Ella, Dimbulagala this morning. The victim was a 48-year-old resident of Ihala Ella and a father of two. the News1s… Read More
2018-09-12 08:53
Colombo (News1st): Lieutenant Commander Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi of the Sri Lanka Navy who was arrested in connection to the abduction and forced disappearance of 11 youth was further r… Read More
2018-09-12 06:43
Colombo (News1st): Former Secretary of Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa visited the Criminal Investigations Department this morning (September 12) to provide a statement over the abduction and ass… Read More
2018-09-12 06:43
Colombo (News1st): 49 Sri Lankan refugees who were living in South India arrived in the country yesterday (Septemeber 11). The refugees hailing from Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Mannar districts… Read More
2018-09-12 04:53
Colombo (News1st): The second phase of marking of the A/L examination paper began yesterday. The Ministry of Education said the marking is scheduled to end on the 24th of this month. 24 scho… Read More
2018-09-12 04:53
Colombo (News1st): In a stern move the Government has decided to slash the Mahapola Scholarship of University Students who are running amok. Director of the Mahapola Scholarship Trust F… Read More
2018-09-12 04:53
Colombo (News1st): As the dry weather condition continues to take place across the island, the DMC stated that up to 890,000 have been affected. A spokesperson for the Disaster Manageme… Read More
2018-09-12 04:53
Colombo (News1st): The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) world economic forum began in Hanoi yesterday (September 11). Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in Noi Bai In… Read More
2018-09-12 02:32
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption which was established to inquire into corruption was full of corruption, United National Freedom Front Secretary Maithri Gu… Read More
2018-09-12 02:22
The Cabinet endorsed yesterday the Counter-Terrorism Bill to be enacted by Parliament repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act applied during the wartime in dealing with the activities of t… Read More
2018-09-11 20:33
Colombo (News1st): Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya as well as several other political leaders are currently engaging in a tour to India. Prime Minis… Read More
2018-09-11 20:33
Colombo (News1st): The Report of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on its visit to Sri Lanka was submitted in the 39th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The Working… Read More
2018-09-11 20:03
Colombo (News1st): Reports have surfaced there was a strong objection during Tuesday’s (September 11) cabinet meeting on the proposed draft bill to replace the Prevention of Terrorism… Read More
2018-09-11 20:03
Colombo (News1st): Former Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake that the monthly increase in fuel prices will have an adverse impact on the economy Karunanayake instead proposed a move to al… Read More
2018-09-11 20:03
Colombo (News1st): Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who is on an official visit to Vietnam met with Vietnamese Premier Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Tuesday (September 11). Prime Minister Ranil Wic… Read More
2018-09-11 19:13
Colombo (News1st): Central Bank of Sri Lanka has refuted claims that the nation is at risk from a foreign exchange rate crisis. Earlier, the Financial Times and many other international medi… Read More
2018-09-11 19:13
Colombo (News1st): The case filed against former Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne and his private secretary Baala Maanage Dayawansha for causing an unlawful loss to the governmen… Read More
2018-09-11 13:28
Colombo (News1st): The Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara has ordered for the investigation on the attempted fraud at Sri Lanka Cricket be handed over to the Criminal Investigati… Read More
2018-09-11 12:38
REUTERS: Ahead of annual memorials across the United States to commemorate the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, a Tower of Voices was dedicated in rural Pennsylvania Sunday (September 9) to honour… Read More
2018-09-11 11:47
Eighty-eight (88) Sri Lankan individuals have been arrested in a boat off the western coast of Negombo, while trying to illegally sail to Réunion Island.Reportedly, the arrest has bee… Read More
2018-09-11 11:42
President Maithripala Sirisena's outrage over cashew nuts offred to him on a SriLankan Airlines flight, has made a severe impact on the struggling national carrier's global brand image.The P… Read More
2018-09-11 09:07
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his private secretary Sakeer Mohamed and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando were further remanded till tomorrow by Kurunegala High Court Judge Menaka W… Read More
2018-09-11 05:43
Colombo (News1st) – 3 female suspects have been arrested in Homagama for defrauding money under the guise of providing state sector employment. According to the Police the suspects had… Read More
2018-09-11 04:23
Colombo (News1st) – 3 suspects have been arrested in connection to the attempted murder of an individual in the Ahungalle area. The shooting in question took place on the 1st of August… Read More
2018-09-11 04:23
Colombo (News1st) – The Ministry of Public Administration and Management has decided to initiate legal action against 9 former ministers who are yet to hand over their official residen… Read More
2018-09-11 02:22
Sri Lanka’s national airline has been rebuked by President Maithripala Sirisena over some cashew nuts which had been served to him, reports foreign media.President Maithripala Sirisena… Read More
2018-09-11 02:17
State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday condemned the false and baseless statements made by some elements with ulterior political motives with regard to the national security.A… Read More
2018-09-11 02:17
The Retail Prices of Fuel have been revised with effect from midnight today based on the Fuel pricing formula, the Finance Ministry said.Accordingly, the prices of fuel were increased as fol… Read More
2018-09-10 20:38
Colombo (News1st) – The Marine Environment Protection Authority reports that the operation to clean up the coast of Muthurajawela following a major oil spill will take up to a wee… Read More
2018-09-10 20:38
Colombo (News1st) – The 39th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) began in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday (Sept 10th). Michelle Bachelet, the new UN High Comm… Read More
2018-09-10 20:38
Colombo (News1st) – A Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation is currently in India based on an invitation extend by the Indian Government. At the same time, former President Mahinda Rajap… Read More
2018-09-10 20:38
Colombo (News1st) – The Sri Lanka Army issued a release yesterday, saying that it strongly condemns criticisms, attributing to the government, Ministry of Defence and the command of th… Read More
2018-09-10 20:38
Colombo (News1st) – Indictments were served on former Secretary of Defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa and six others on Monday (September 10) at the Permanent High Court Trial at Bar. The indi… Read More
2018-09-10 20:38
Colombo (News1st) – State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene has condemned false statements being made on National Security. Issuing a communique the State Minister said such mislea… Read More
2018-09-10 20:38
Colombo (News1st) – Former Military Intelligence Chief, Retired Major General Amal Karunasekara was granted bail today (September 10) by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court. The… Read More
2018-09-10 20:38
Colombo (News1st) – A new procedure for the repayment of 15% VAT, for goods purchased by foreign tourists during their stay in Sri Lanka is set to be introduced on Tuesday (Sept 1… Read More
2018-09-10 19:48
Colombo (News1st) – Fuel prices were revised yet again in line with the fuel pricing formula. The fuel price hike which came into effect at midnight, saw the prices of both 92 and 95 o… Read More
2018-09-10 11:22
Colombo (News1st) – Two persons have been arrested following a protest in Aruwakkalu against a proposed garbage disposal site. According to the Police, an SLPP member of the … Read More
2018-09-10 11:16
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today lodged a complaint with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with a fraudulent attempt to transfer US$ 5.5 million, connected to… Read More
2018-09-10 10:32
Colombo (News1st) – The Chairman of the Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabah was arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigations Division today (Sept 10th). The PS Chairman was arrested at th… Read More
2018-09-10 10:32
REUTERS – A clinical Novak Djokovic dismissed Juan Martin Del Potro 6-3 7-6(4) 6-3 to collect his third U.S. Open title on Sunday (September 9), giving him 14 Grand Slams to move into… Read More
2018-09-10 10:27
Reuters – Naomi Osaka became Japan’s first ever Grand Slam champion after she thumped Serena Williams 6-2 6-4 in a controversial U.S. Open final on Saturday (September 8), with t… Read More
2018-09-10 10:27
Colombo (News1st) – The Marine Environment Protection Authority together with the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard are continuing cleanup operations in… Read More
2018-09-10 10:27
Colombo (News1st) – Indictments were served on former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and six other at the Permanent High Court trial-at-bar in connection with the alleged mi… Read More
2018-09-10 09:01
President Maithripala Sirisena doesn’t believe that Ranil Wickremesinghe has qualities to be a Prime Minister, says former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.He mentioned this when the case a… Read More
2018-09-10 09:01
Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran said yesterday he would most favour quitting politics and joining a people’s movement to struggle for the rights of Tamils.Mr.Wigneswa… Read More
2018-09-10 09:01
Former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Special High Court this morning over the alleged misappropriation of public funds for the construction of the D. A. Rajapaksa memo… Read More
2018-09-10 08:32
Colombo (News1st) – An investigation has been launched over an alleged attempt to carry out financial fraud at Sri Lanka Cricket. Reliable internal sources at SLC say a senior mem… Read More
2018-09-10 06:38
Colombo (News1st) – Tech websites Axios and Tech Crunch are reporting that Chamath Palihapitiya’s venture capital firm Social capital is imploding. Palihapitiya, Sri Lanka’… Read More
2018-09-10 03:47
Colombo (News1st) – One person suffered injuries in a shooting that took place in the Thaladuwa area in Koggala. According to the Police, the shooting took place at around 8.30am. The… Read More
2018-09-10 03:47
Colombo (News1st) – An individual died after an earth embankment collapsed in the Tharavilluwa area in Mundalama. According to the police, the victim died while removing earth from ins… Read More
2018-09-10 03:12
Colombo (News1st) – The 39th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council begins today in Geneva, Switzerland. The sessions will continue till the 28th of this month… Read More
2018-09-10 03:12
Colombo (News1st) – Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to leave for India today on a 3-day visit. During the visit, Rajapaksa is due to deliver the keynote address at the D… Read More
2018-09-10 03:12
Colombo (News1st) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to depart for Vietnam today on a 3-day official visit. The premier is due to attend the World Economic Forum on ASEA… Read More
2018-09-10 02:26
Minister of Fisheries Vijith Vijithamuni Soysa says that the government is working to meet the needs of the people.He pointed out that the people have given a message to the government at th… Read More
2018-09-10 02:26
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave for Vietnam today to participate in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) world economic forum to be held in Hanoi.The Prime Mini… Read More
2018-09-10 02:26
Former Navy Commander and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne had been summoned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to give a statement today, CID sources… Read More
2018-09-09 18:07
Colombo (News1st) – The UNP Kandy bala mandala meeting was held on Sunday (Sept 9) under the auspices of UNP leader, PM Ranil Wickremesinghe and ministers including Lakshman Kirie… Read More
2018-09-09 18:07
Colombo (News1st): The 119th Udagammana constructed under the Semata Sevana Udagammana Project was vested with the public today (September 09). The event was held under the patronage of Depu… Read More
2018-09-09 18:07
Colombo (News1st): The Sri Lanka Army says that it strongly condemns criticisms, attributing to the government, Ministry of Defence and the command of the Army, which are intended to serve p… Read More
2018-09-09 18:07
Colombo (News1st): Krav Maga is a martial art considered to be a close contact self-defence system with realistic fight training. The 2nd largest Krav Maga Workshop in Sri Lanka was held in… Read More
2018-09-09 18:07
Colombo (News1st) – The Department of Meteorology stated that temperature in many areas of the island exceeded 35° Celsius. According to the Met. department high temperatures… Read More
2018-09-09 17:57
Colombo (News1st): Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s co-founder Jack Ma will announce a succession plan tomorrow (September 10) to hand the reins of his sprawling empire to a new generation… Read More
2018-09-09 13:42
Colombo (News1st): Sri Lanka won the Asian Netball Championship for the fifth time today (September 09) following a 69 – 50 win against hosts Singapore. Sri Lanka defeated Hong Kong 55… Read More
2018-09-09 10:17
Colombo (News1st): Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection to a fatal shooting that took place on the 26th of August. The 22-year-old suspect was arrested based on a tip-off… Read More
2018-09-09 10:07
Colombo (News1st): Locals residents of Aruwakkalu have launched a protest against the proposed Aruwakkalu landfill site. The site was selected as a location for the Aruwakkalu Waste Manageme… Read More
2018-09-09 10:07
Colombo (News1st): According to the Police Narcotics Bureau, INTERPOL has arrested wanted criminal, Saliya Perera in Thailand. Perera was arrested in Sri Lanka in 2013 along with 30 Kil… Read More
2018-09-09 09:22
Colombo (News1st): Reports are coming in that a leaking buoy in the sea area off Muthurajawela is spewing out fuel. The coastal area from Uswetakeyyiwa to Pamunugama, Ja Ela has been serious… Read More
2018-09-09 03:52
Delmege Tours - Head of Travel, Events and Corporate Affairs Mahesh Senanayake speaking the gathering on the occasion. (From left) Managing Director of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Su… Read More
2018-09-08 20:07
Colombo (News1st) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent remarks on the UNP’s future and party leadership has speaked a great deal of debate. UPFA MP Chandima Weera… Read More
2018-09-08 20:07
Colombo (News1st) – The ‘Gamini Dissanayakepura Udagammana Project’ was vested with the public on Saturday (September 8). The event in Kirimatiyawatta, Yatinuwara was held… Read More
2018-09-08 20:07
Colombo (News1st) – President Maithripala Sirisena has said that the Presidential elections will be held on the scheduled date “and not a single day ahead of schedule”. The… Read More
2018-09-08 20:07
Colombo (News1st) – The sixteen Sri Lanka Freedom Party members who defected from the Government, have joined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. However, according to Minister of Social… Read More
2018-09-08 20:07
Colombo (News1st) – Hanaa Singer has assumed duties as the new UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Representative in Sri Lanka. Singer presented her credentials to President Maithripala S… Read More
2018-09-08 11:11
Health officials attached to the Panadura Municipal Council have come under criticism on social media for upturning the cart of two youth selling vegetables.The Health officials have alleged… Read More
2018-09-08 11:01
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila says that an age had dawned where the people of the country are asking for a new political culture.He made this observation while address… Read More
2018-09-08 08:21
Joint opposition MP Bandula Gunawardane said yesterday the government had imposed a 15 per cent VAT on imported fabric and timber from August 16 this year and urged the government to reconsi… Read More
2018-09-08 08:07
Colombo (News1st) – President Maithripala Sirisena says the next presidential election will not be held before the due date. The President had stated that only he can decide if the pre… Read More
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