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Funeral Rites of Ven. Rambukana Thera Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The final rites of the late veteran lyricist, Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thera, is scheduled to be held today at the Saranankara G...

21-08-2026 | 9:11 AM

President Discusses Northern, Eastern Land Release

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake jas instructed the security forces to expedite the release and return of lands in the Northern...

21-08-2026 | 7:23 AM

Three Days of National Mourning For Nanda Malini

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The government has declared today (21), tomorrow (22) and the following day (23) as National Days of Mourning due to the passing ...

21-08-2026 | 7:17 AM

Nanda Malini’s Funeral Arrangements Announced

COLOMBO (News 1st): The mortal remains of Visharada Dr. Nanda Malini will be placed at the Nanda Malini Music Academy on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala, in ...

20-08-2026 | 10:53 PM

Helicopters, Troops Mobilized to Save Anawilundawa

COLOMBO (News 1st); A special joint operation involving the Tri-Forces has been launched to bring under control a fire that broke out at the Anawilund...

20-08-2026 | 7:08 PM

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Five Killed In Tipper-Tractor Crash In Monaragala

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Five people have died in a road accident that occurred early this morning on the Kalu Bridge in the Kumbukkana area along the Wellawaya–Monaragala Road.Police said the accident occurred when a tipper truck collided with a tractor.Eight people travelling in the tractor sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the Monaragala Hospital. Five of the injured later succumbed to their injuries.The deceased, aged between 2...

21-08-2026 | 9:13 AM

Daily Dengue Cases Drop By 80%

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Dengue Control Unit says the number of daily dengue cases being reported has dropped by 80%.Acting Director of NDCU, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, said the reduction was mainly due to efforts to eliminate mosquito breeding ...

21-08-2026 | 9:12 AM

Seven Districts Affected Due to Dry Weather

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Disaster Management Centre states that 81,765 people from 25,628 families across seven districts have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions.Monaragala is the worst-affected district, with 33,023 people from 1...

21-08-2026 | 7:25 AM

Daily Dengue Cases Drop By 80%

21-08-2026 | 9:12 AM

Seven Districts Affected Due to Dry Weather

21-08-2026 | 7:25 AM

Local News

Wimal's Wife Granted Bail in Passport Fraud Case

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today ordered the release of Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, on bail pending the outcome of her appeal before the Supreme Court in a case relating to the alleged acquisition of an irregular passport.The matter ...

20-08-2026 | 6:59 PM