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Pink October Begins at Colombo Municipal Council

COLOMBO (News 1st); As night fell over the capital, one of Colombo's most recognizable landmarks took on a new colour and a powerful message.The Colom...

06-10-2026 | 7:05 PM

AG Questions Salley's Inability to Recall Password

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Attorney General informed court this afternoon that a medical board, including the Director of the National Hospital of Sri La...

06-10-2026 | 6:42 PM

Court Calls for FCID Response on Shiranthi's Plea

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, returned to Sri Lanka last night after spending several weeks over...

06-10-2026 | 4:54 PM

Fertilizer Subsidy of Rs.30,000 for Maha Season

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Cabinet has approved to grant a fertilizer subsidy of Rs. 30,000 per hectare for paddy and other field crops cultivated during th...

06-10-2026 | 4:50 PM

INTERPOL Blue Notice Sought for Basil Rajapaksa

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Authorities have taken steps to suspend the use of the Browns Hill property in Matara, which is alleged to belong to former Minis...

06-10-2026 | 4:46 PM

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Official Email Addresses for Government Officials

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Digital Economy says the government has decided to provide official email addresses to all government officials.Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said the initiative will help connect the public service and facilitate faster communication between government institutions.He said the official email system will also make it easier to share documents and other essential data, while supporting activities such as vi...

07-10-2026 | 7:58 AM

Gammadda Builds New Hope for Puttalam School

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A fully equipped building constructed by Gammadda is being handed over today to the students of Lokananda Maha Vidyalaya in Kiwulakale, Kottukachchiya, Puttalam.The project aims to provide better facilities for students who conti...

07-10-2026 | 7:28 AM

2027 Appropriation Bill To Be Presented to P'ment

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The 2027 Appropriation Bill, setting out the government’s proposed expenditure for next year, will be presented to Parliament today.The Bill, which was recently gazetted, estimates total government expenditure at Rs. 4,992.77 bil...

07-10-2026 | 6:59 AM

Gammadda Builds New Hope for Puttalam School

07-10-2026 | 7:28 AM

2027 Appropriation Bill To Be Presented to P'ment

07-10-2026 | 6:59 AM

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Historic World Athlete Nomination for Rumesh

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lankan javelin thrower and world number 01 Rumesh Tharanga has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan athlete to be nominated for the prestigious World Athlete of the Year award.Tharanga is among 10 nominees for the 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year award, announce...

06-10-2026 | 4:07 PM