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Vesak Week Declared from May 27 to June 02

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The government has declared the Vesak week from May 27th to June 2nd. This year's National Vesak Festival will be held under...

31-03-2026 | 8:04 PM

Russian Dep.Foreign Min. Arrives in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Russia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrey Rudenko arrived in Sri Lanka today for an official visit.According to the Mini...

31-03-2026 | 7:49 PM

Sajin Vass Gunawardena Released on Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Colombo Magistrate's Court today ordered the release on bail of former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was i...

31-03-2026 | 4:31 PM

Russell Peters Live In Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st): Internationally acclaimed comedian Russell Peters is set to take the stage in Sri Lanka today at 6 p.m. at Cinnamon Life, City of ...

31-03-2026 | 4:06 PM

SL Launches Digital Asset Declaration System

COLOMBO (News 1st): In a significant move toward transparency, the Centralized Electronic System for the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities was off...

31-03-2026 | 2:39 PM

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Crony Capitalism Undermines Sri Lankan Cricket

COLOMBO(News 1st); Cricket, a sport cherished by the entire nation, has steadily drifted from victory, becoming a victim of crony capitalism. Recent developments reveal how systemic manipulation within cricket administration has contributed to Sri Lanka’s failure to progress even to a quarter-final in ICC tournaments for over a decade.How Crony Capitalism Infiltrated Sri Lanka CricketThrough altered rules and loopholes, opportunities were created...

31-03-2026 | 9:09 PM

GMOA Launches Strike Over Transfer Disputes

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has commenced a 24-hour island-wide symbolic strike protesting against the transfer process of the current medical officers. The strike began at 8:00 AM today and is schedu...

31-03-2026 | 7:58 PM

Fuel to be Issued for Both Odd and Even Numbers

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced that steps will be taken to issue fuel to vehicles holding both odd and even number plates tomorrow.The decision was made subject to several conditions.The Chairman of the Ceyl...

31-03-2026 | 7:55 PM

GMOA Launches Strike Over Transfer Disputes

31-03-2026 | 7:58 PM

Fuel to be Issued for Both Odd and Even Numbers

31-03-2026 | 7:55 PM

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CPC to finalize odd-day fuel plan

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says a decision will be reached today regarding the fuel distribution procedure for tomorrow. This clarification is necessary as both today and tomorrow fall on "odd" dates under the current rationing calendar. Managing Director of CPC, Dr. ...

31-03-2026 | 1:53 PM