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SLTB Allocates 1,360 Buses for Election Duties

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced the allocation of 1,360 buses for election duties in connection with this year'...

19-09-2024 | 1:02 PM

Island-Wide Pubs & Taverns Closed On Election Days

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Excise Department has announced that all pubs and taverns across the island will be closed on September 21st and 22nd, coincid...

19-09-2024 | 12:42 PM

Island-Wide School Closures On September 20th

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across the island will be closed on September 20th. Regular classes ...

19-09-2024 | 12:11 PM

Fatal Shooting in Kurunegala Leaves One Dead

COLOMBO (News 1st); A fatal shooting incident occurred in the Rasnayakapura area of Kurunegala, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man. Acco...

19-09-2024 | 11:42 AM

Organized Crime Suspected in Midigama Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st); A fatal shooting incident near Goiyapana Bridge in Midigama, Matara, resulted in the death of one individual and left two others i...

19-09-2024 | 11:18 AM

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Major Breakthrough in Sri Lanka’s Debt Negotiation

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government of Sri Lanka has announced that it has reached an agreement in principle on debt restructuring terms with the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders, the Local Consortium of Sri Lanka (LCSL), and China Development Bank (CDB).Between 12 September 2024 and 18 September 2024, Sri Lanka held restricted discussions with nine members of the steering committee of the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders. These discussions included le...

19-09-2024 | 4:53 PM

Election Day Rules: What You Need to Know

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Election Commission has issued a notice on how to behave in polling centers and counting centers.Accordingly,Using mobile phones,taking photos,video recording,possession of arms,Smoking, drinking alcohol and using other drugs,...

19-09-2024 | 2:51 PM

Court Prohibits Use of Rambukwella's Properties

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Tillakaratne has issued an order prohibiting the use of two luxury houses owned by Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, until December 19th. This decision ca...

19-09-2024 | 2:47 PM

Election Day Rules: What You Need to Know

19-09-2024 | 2:51 PM

Court Prohibits Use of Rambukwella's Properties

19-09-2024 | 2:47 PM

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IMF to Assess Progress Following Presidential Poll

COLOMBO (News 1st); The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that the progress on key commitments under the IMF-supported program will be formally evaluated during the third review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). An IMF spokesperson stated, "Progress in meeting key commitments u...

19-09-2024 | 10:18 AM