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Ceremonial Welcome For CJ At Indian SC

The Hindu : Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Thursday (December 11, 2025) led the Supreme Court in according a ceremonial welcome to his Sri...

12-12-2025 | 12:20 AM

Under Secretary Allison Meets AKD in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo witnessed a pivotal diplomatic engagement as U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met with P...

11-12-2025 | 5:16 PM

Malwathu, Asgiri Praise Rebuilding Efforts

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Deputy Registrars of Malwathu and Asgiriya chapters along with Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela, met President Anura Kum...

11-12-2025 | 5:01 PM

US Diplomatic Heavyweight Lands in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker arrived in Sri Lanka to reinforce the enduring U.S.–Sri Lanka par...

11-12-2025 | 3:47 PM

UN Appeals For $35 Mn to Help Sri Lanka Rebuild

COLOMBO (News 1st); The United Nations and humanitarian partners have launched a Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP), urgently calling for US$ 35.3 mil...

11-12-2025 | 3:26 PM

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European Union Commits €1.8 Million to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st); The European Union committed a generous donation of €1.8 million, reaffirming its enduring partnership and solidarity with Sri Lanka during challenging times.Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath expressed heartfelt thanks to Ambassador Carmen Moreno of the EU to Sri Lanka and representatives from key EU nations—including Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Romania—who gathered to announce the vital support package....

12-12-2025 | 12:11 AM

Diplomats In Sri Lanka Donate Their Own Salaries

COLOMBO (News 1st); The diplomatic corps residing in Sri Lanka have privately donated their salaries, collectively contributing Rs 3.6 million to support Sri Lankans facing hardship following the natural disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah.The donatio...

11-12-2025 | 11:51 PM

UNESCO Celebrates Ancient Kithul Sap Craft in SL

COLOMBO (News 1st); UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee has inscribed Kithul Madeema — the ancient art of kithul tapping — onto its esteemed Representative List for 2025. This recognition shines a global spotlight on a time-honored indige...

11-12-2025 | 11:35 PM

Diplomats In Sri Lanka Donate Their Own Salaries

11-12-2025 | 11:51 PM

UNESCO Celebrates Ancient Kithul Sap Craft in SL

11-12-2025 | 11:35 PM

Local News

Bathala Heen Mahattaya’s Rs. 50M Assets Frozen

COLOMBO (News 1st): Authorities have frozen Rs. 50 million worth of assets belonging to Jayasinghe Arachchige Hemantha, alias Bathala Heen Mahattaya, suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking.According to police, a 2.5-perch land and a two-storey house in Kirawelkatuwa, Embilipitiya, valued at Rs...

11-12-2025 | 2:52 PM