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Man Stabbed to Death in Kotahena

COLOMBO (News 1st); A 53-year-old man has been stabbed to death with a sharp weapon in 6th Lane, Kotahena.Police revealed that the murder occurred las...

19-12-2025 | 10:09 AM

Schools in Central Province Closed

COLOMBO (News 1st); All schools in the Central Province have been granted holidays with effect from today, due to the prevailing weather.Chief Secreta...

19-12-2025 | 9:45 AM

Parliament to Debate Supplementary Estimate

COLOMBO (News 1st); The debate to pass the Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to restore normalcy to lives disrupted by recent natural disaster...

19-12-2025 | 8:21 AM

IMF Board To Discuss SL's Emergency Aid Request

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will convene today to review Sri Lanka’s formal request for emergency...

19-12-2025 | 7:54 AM

Principals Given Power to Close Schools in CP

COLOMBO (News 1st); The authority to close schools in Sri Lanka’s Central Province has been delegated to school principals due to the prevailing heavy...

18-12-2025 | 4:42 PM

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Morocco beat Jordan to clinch Arab Cup 2025

Morocco defeated Jordan 3-2 after extra time to claim the Arab Cup on Thursday thanks to two goals from Abderrazzaq Hamed Allah following a stunning long-range strike from Oussama Tannane.Morocco opened the scoring after four minutes when Tannane's audacious shot from the centre circle caught advancing goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila off guard.Jordan, set to make their World Cup debut in 2026, hit back with a second-half double from Ali Olwan's header...

19-12-2025 | 9:39 AM

Japan Donates USD 500,000 in Hygiene Kits

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government of Japan provided hygiene kits and relief items valued at USD 500,000.The handover took place during a meeting between Ambassador Akio Isomata and Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Su...

18-12-2025 | 4:21 PM

Namal’s Krrish Trial Set for February 16

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Colombo High Court scheduled February 16 for the hearing of the case filed against former Minister Namal Rajapaksa, who is accused of misappropriating Rs. 70 million received through the controversial Krrish transaction. ...

18-12-2025 | 2:46 PM

Japan Donates USD 500,000 in Hygiene Kits

18-12-2025 | 4:21 PM

Namal’s Krrish Trial Set for February 16

18-12-2025 | 2:46 PM

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French Humanitarian Support Lands in Katunayake

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka received a humanitarian donation from the French government—a 14-metric-ton consignment of essential relief supplies aimed at supporting communities affected by recent disasters.The aid package includes blankets, tents, sanitary items, and kitchen equipment. The co...

18-12-2025 | 1:22 PM