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Sri Lanka, Maldives Exchange 7 MoUs in Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st); Seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged in the presence of the Presidents of Sri Lanka and the Maldives at the Pres...

04-05-2026 | 11:51 AM

Drug Haul Hidden in Sound Equipment In Wattala

COLOMBO (News 1st); A suspect has been arrested in Wattala after a stock of narcotics was found concealed inside sound amplification equipment at a co...

04-05-2026 | 11:29 AM

Shakira Draws Crowd of 2 Million For Rio Concert

Shakira became the latest artist to draw an audience of millions to Brazil’s Copacabana Beach as the singer performed a hits-filled free concert on Sa...

04-05-2026 | 11:13 AM

Court Remands 120 Foreign Nationals

COLOMBO (News 1st); One hundred and twenty foreign nationals arrested in the Rajagiriya Meda Welikada Road area have been remanded until Wednesday (6)...

04-05-2026 | 11:01 AM

US Launches “Project Freedom” to Escort Vessels

United States President Donald Trump has said that the US will “help free up” ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, indicating that ...

04-05-2026 | 10:50 AM

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Bilateral Ties Focus on Delivery, Not Declarations

COLOMBO (News 1st); Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said his visit to Colombo marks the beginning of a renewed and forward-looking partnership between the Maldives and Sri Lanka, following high-level discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.President Muizzu described Colombo as a city reflecting the shared history, resilience and friendship between the two nations.The two leaders agreed to elevate cooperation across k...

04-05-2026 | 12:45 PM

Sri Lanka, Maldives Exchange Land for High Comm.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced a reciprocal diplomatic initiative between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations.The President said that Sri Lanka has a...

04-05-2026 | 12:40 PM

Sri Lanka Eyes Boat Manufacturing Opportunities

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed the deep and longstanding bonds between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, highlighting the solidarity shown by the Maldivian Government and people following Sri Lanka’s recent cri...

04-05-2026 | 12:27 PM

Sri Lanka, Maldives Exchange Land for High Comm.

04-05-2026 | 12:40 PM

Sri Lanka Eyes Boat Manufacturing Opportunities

04-05-2026 | 12:27 PM

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AKD Officially Welcomes Maldivian President

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday (04) officially welcomed Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu at the President’s Office in Colombo.A guard of honour was accorded to the visiting Head of State by the Sri Lankan military. Prior to the official reception, Pr...

04-05-2026 | 10:41 AM