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Gruesome hands chopping suspect arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect wanted in connection with an incident in which a man's hands were cut off, has been arrested in Koralawella ar...

25-3-2023 | 11:42 AM

Ali Sabry & Wijeyadasa in South Africa

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry is on a working visit to South Africa from 21-25 March 2023 at the invitation of Minister of International Relat...

24-3-2023 | 3:26 PM

Twitter to Revoke ‘Legacy’ Verified Badges

As Elon Musk promised, Twitter's previous blue check-mark verification regime will soon be history. The social network, which the mega-billionaire bo...

24-3-2023 | 3:00 PM

Eggs imported from India sent for testing

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Animal Production and Health said samples of imported eggs have been taken to be tested at laboratories. Direct...

24-3-2023 | 2:44 PM

CAA to raid shops violating consumer laws

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Consumer Affairs Authority said they commenced special raids to locate traders who violate consumer laws during the festive se...

24-3-2023 | 2:42 PM

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Gamini Fonseka Studio opens at Stein

Colombo (News 1st) - The Stein Studios in Sri Lanka, one of South Asia's largest studio complex's, dedicated one of its' four international studios to legendary filmmaker and actor Gamini Fonseka on Friday (24). The studio in which the international franchise show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' ('Lakshapathi' in Sinhala) is recorded, is now called The Gamini Fonseka Studio. All of Sri Lanka's most legendar...

25-3-2023 | 11:59 AM

Water Cut for Colombo & suburbs tomorrow (25)

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 10-hour water cut will be in effect for Colombo and its suburbs on Saturday (25), said the National Water Supply and Drainage Board. Accordingly, the water cut will be in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM on Saturday (25). The areas t...

24-3-2023 | 4:08 PM

BASL wants IGP to ensure Saliya Pieris's safety

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Bar Association of Sri Lanka in a letter to the Inspector General of Police had requested that Sri Lanka Police take necessary action to ensure the safety of the President of the BASL Saliya Pieris. The letter to the IGP rela...

24-3-2023 | 3:42 PM

Water Cut for Colombo & suburbs tomorrow (25)

24-3-2023 | 4:08 PM

BASL wants IGP to ensure Saliya Pieris's safety

24-3-2023 | 3:42 PM

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Palai cops arrested for smuggling Kerala Ganja

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Crimes OIC of the Palai Police in Killinochchi and a Police Constable were arrested by the officers from the Excise Department with a stock of Kerala Cannabis. Spokesperson for the Excise Department & Excise Commissioner Kapila Kumara told News 1st that the arrests were ...

24-3-2023 | 11:18 AM