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Sri Lanka to Sign MoU with South Korea

COLOMBO(News 1st): The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding a vocational training and student exchange program in South Korea is scheduled to b...

02-11-2026 | 1:35 PM

9 Dead After Learjet Crashes in Florida

Nine people died after a Bahamas-bound Learjet crashed and then erupted in a fireball in Palm Beach County, Florida, Sunday afternoon, officials said....

02-11-2026 | 9:28 AM

Heavy Showers and Thundershowers Expected

COLOMBO(News 1st): According to the Department of Meterology, Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Centr...

02-11-2026 | 9:18 AM

DMT Resumes Online Appointment System

COLOMBO(News 1st): The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says its online appointment booking facility will resume operations from today.Accordingly, t...

02-11-2026 | 9:02 AM

No Essential Goods Shortage During Festive Season

COLOMBO(News 1st): Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Corperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe said that measures are being taken t...

02-11-2026 | 8:58 AM

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Chairman of Kadugannawa Urban Council Arrested

COLOMBO (News1st): Chairman of Kadugannawa Urban Council Lakshitha Abeyratne has been arrested by the Kadugannawa Police in connection with an alleged assault on a 45 year old garage owner. Police stated that Chairman Lakshitha Abeyratne surrendered to the Police station accompanied by his attorney and is scheduled to be produced before the Kandy No. 3 Magistrate's Court today.The incident reportedly occurred on October 29 in the Ilukwatta a...

02-11-2026 | 2:35 PM

PM Harini Amarasuriya Arrives in Antigua for CHOGM

COLOMBO (News 1st): Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka this morning to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean.The Prime Minister arrived at V.C. Bird International Air...

02-11-2026 | 11:50 AM

Dengue Control Program in 13 Districts

COLOMBO(News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit has taken measures to implement a special dengue control program covering 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions across 13 districts.Acting Director of the unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, stated ...

02-11-2026 | 10:17 AM

PM Harini Amarasuriya Arrives in Antigua for CHOGM

02-11-2026 | 11:50 AM

Dengue Control Program in 13 Districts

02-11-2026 | 10:17 AM

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Ceypetco and Lanka IOC Increase Fuel Prices

COLOMBO(News 1st): Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has increased fuel prices with effect from today.Accordingly, the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol has been increased by Rs. 15, bringing its new price to Rs. 490.The new price of a liter of Octane 92 petrol stands at Rs. 424, following a pri...

02-11-2026 | 7:16 AM