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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

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

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 ...

02-11-2026 | 7:16 AM

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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 Airport in Antigua today, where she was warmly welcomed by Michael Joseph, the country's Minister for Health, Wellness, the Environment and Public Service.The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting wil...

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

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, the public can book appointments by visiting the website dmtappointments.dmt.gov.lk.The facility will...

02-11-2026 | 9:02 AM

Dengue Control Program in 13 Districts

02-11-2026 | 10:17 AM

DMT Resumes Online Appointment System

02-11-2026 | 9:02 AM

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Investigation Launched into Inmate Shot Dead

COLOMBO(News 1st): The Department of Prisons stated that an investigation has been initiated following the death of an inmate who was shot at the Dumbara Prison.According to the department, the inmate died when prison officers opened fire as he attempted to escape over the prison wall.The deceased h...

02-11-2026 | 7:11 AM