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Economy Shows Positive Growth After Years

COLOMBO (News 1st); Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe noted that the current deflationary and inflationary condition...

26-03-2025 | 5:47 PM

Eight-Hour Water Cut For Several Areas In Gampaha

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced an eight-and-a-half-hour water supply interruption in several ...

26-03-2025 | 5:37 PM

Court Extends Non-Arrest Agreement Of Ex-CCD Chief

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Court of Appeal announced today (26) that the agreement to not arrest former Acting Director of the Colombo Crimes Division, ...

26-03-2025 | 5:28 PM

Night Club Brawl: Yoshitha's Entourage Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st); Four individuals, who allegedly accompanied Yoshitha Rajapaksa to a Colombo nightclub, have been arrested by the Colombo Central D...

26-03-2025 | 4:35 PM

UK Sanctions Complicate Reconciliation Efforts

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism says that unilateral actions by the UK government to imp...

26-03-2025 | 4:16 PM

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Family Finds Shelter Through Support

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A family that endured hardship without shelter has found hope today, thanks to the compassionate efforts of Gammadda.A humble abode in Ranahawadiyagama, Uva Paranagama, was home to E.D. Simon and Bebinona. Their lives were fraught with challenges, especially when one of their sons fell ill, adding to their daily struggles and the dire need for proper shelter.After Badulla correspondent Lushanta Ratnayake shared their sto...

26-03-2025 | 9:28 PM

Crocodile Threats Resurface in Coastal Areas

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Sri Lanka Life Saving Association has reported renewed crocodile threats in the coastal areas of Dehiwala, Mount Lavinia, Ratmalana, Panadura, and Wellawatte.Fishermen have observed crocodiles roaming these coastal regions, r...

26-03-2025 | 6:03 PM

Bandula's Escape from Batalanda

COLOMBO (News 1st) – TM Bandula, a key witness at the Batalanda Commission, has recounted his harrowing experience of abduction and torture. Bandula, who served as the personal bodyguard to the late Sri Lanka Mahajana Party leader Ossie Abeyguna...

26-03-2025 | 5:53 PM

Crocodile Threats Resurface in Coastal Areas

26-03-2025 | 6:03 PM

Bandula's Escape from Batalanda

26-03-2025 | 5:53 PM

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Sri Lankan Explorer Tracks Elusive Black Leopard

COLOMBO (News 1st); Celebrated wildlife enthusiast Senaka Kotagama is set to launch his debut publication, "The World of the Black Leopard," in June 2025. The book spotlights "Giza," the elusive black leopard of Laikipia, Kenya, and marks a significant milestone in wildlife literature.At a pres...

26-03-2025 | 3:39 PM