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Dengue Cases Rise To 46,037

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit states that 681 new dengue cases have been identified within the last 24 hours.Acting Director of...

21-06-2026 | 6:16 PM

Sri Lanka Exports Rise 6% Despite Global Challenge

COLOMBO (News 1st):Export Development Board (EDB) says that despite the global economic difficulties arising from the military conflicts in the Middle...

21-06-2026 | 5:08 PM

Meloni to Trump: Focus on Your Own Popularity

Italy's Giorgia Meloni has again hit back at US President Donald Trump on social media after he questioned her political popularity and repeated his c...

21-06-2026 | 3:43 PM

Drug Proceeds Sent Overseas Through Sham Operation

COLOMBO (News 1st); A man accused of illegally sending foreign currency out of the country has been arrested in Periyamulla, Negombo, police said.&nbs...

21-06-2026 | 1:45 PM

Japan Grab 4-0 Win As Ueda’s Brace Knocks Tunisia

Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday, to close in on a place in the last 32.Ayase...

21-06-2026 | 1:01 PM

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Rs. 1.95 Billion CT Scanner Programme

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Health and Mass Media says 11 advanced CT scanners worth 1.95 billion rupees are being provided to hospitals across the country to improve the diagnosis of strokes, cancers, heart disease, vascular conditions, accident-related injuries, and other medical emergencies.The programme, implemented under the guidance of Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, aims to modernise diagnostic services and...

21-06-2026 | 2:02 PM

A/L Exam Schedule Unchanged

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Education has confirmed that there will be no postponement of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, despite requests from various parties to delay the process.According to the Ministry, Teacher’s Guides issue...

21-06-2026 | 1:56 PM

332 Drivers Fined For Disobeying Seatbelt Rules

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police say that they have fined the drivers of 332 vehicles for traveling on expressways without wearing seatbelts.This was following the inspection of 1,800 vehicles yesterday.A three-month grace period has been granted...

21-06-2026 | 1:53 PM

A/L Exam Schedule Unchanged

21-06-2026 | 1:56 PM

332 Drivers Fined For Disobeying Seatbelt Rules

21-06-2026 | 1:53 PM

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US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland

Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite the Iranian military saying it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon.The US military has disputed the claim, saying "traffic continues to flow". Iran said the Strait was closed in r...

21-06-2026 | 11:23 AM