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Vehicle Imports Surge 900 Percent In First Quarter

COLOMBO (News 1st)The Central Bank states that vehicles worth over Rs. 195.95 billion have been imported during the first 3 months of 2026 alone.Accor...

02-05-2026 | 12:48 PM

1 Killed And 3 Injured In Motorcycle Collision

COLOMBO (News 1st); A person has died and three others have been injured in a motorcycle collision near the 134th kilometre post on the Puttalam–Trinc...

02-05-2026 | 9:34 AM

Health Ministry Reports Dengue Increase

COLOMBO (News 1st);The Ministry of Health says that there is an increase in dengue cases reported in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Ha...

02-05-2026 | 8:29 AM

4,700+ Drivers Charged for Drug Use

COLOMBO (News 1st);The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W.P.J. Senadheera, said that the number of motorists driving...

02-05-2026 | 6:43 AM

SJB May Day Mess: Crowd Walks Out on Premadasa

COLOMBO (News 1st); Tension erupted at the Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB)'s May Day rally at the P.D. Sirisena Stadium in Maligawatta today (1), where p...

01-05-2026 | 10:43 PM

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Sarvanna Relics From SL Brought To Texas

COLOMBO (News 1st);The exposition of the Sacred 'Sarvanna' Relics brought from this country begins today at the Huong Dao Vipassana Meditation Center located in Texas, USA.It will be held until the 10th of MayThe Sacred Relics were brought to the United States of America under the patronage of the Sri Lankan government, following a request made by the Venerable Vietnamese Pannakara Thero, who participated in the "Walk for Peace in the Island of P...

02-05-2026 | 12:39 PM

6 Archaeological Shrines To Be Restored

COLOMBO (News 1st);Restoration work on six shrines of archaeological value, which were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah , will commence this month.Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs , W.P. Senadheera, said that Rs. 5...

02-05-2026 | 11:18 AM

Guidelines Issued Ahead of Vesak Celebrations

COLOMBO (News 1st);Deputy Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs, Gamagedara Dissanayake, stated that a special set of guidelines has been issued for this year's Vesak festival.The Deputy Minister explained that these guidelines we...

02-05-2026 | 6:47 AM

6 Archaeological Shrines To Be Restored

02-05-2026 | 11:18 AM

Guidelines Issued Ahead of Vesak Celebrations

02-05-2026 | 6:47 AM

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First Hajj Pilgrims of 2026 Depart the Island

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The first group of pilgrims departed from Sri Lanka for Mecca tonight to perform the sacred Hajj pilgrimage for the year 2026. The Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs has announced that 3,500 individuals have been granted the opportunity to perform the sacre...

01-05-2026 | 9:23 PM