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Pen-Shaped Firearm Discovered in CID Operation
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (164+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); A firearm designed in the shape of a pen, believed to be commonly used in targeted assassinations, has been discovered during an o - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news,…...
Veteran Journalist and Political Analyst D. B. S. Jeyaraj Passes Away
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (102+ words) Newsfirst. Veteran Journalist and Political Analyst D. B. S. Jeyaraj Passes Away COLOMBO (News 1st) - Veteran Sri Lankan journalist and political analyst D. B. S. Jeyaraj has passed away. Post-May 15 LC Amendments to Face 50% Surcharge President to Lead National Victory Celebration 17 Years Since End of Decades-Long Conflict…...
Sri Lanka Marks 17 Years Since End of Decades-Long Conflict
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (289+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka marks 17 years since the defeat of decades-long terrorism that gripped the country for over thirty years. On this day, the nation also remembers the large-scale humanitarian operation that led to the rescue of thousands of civilians…...
Negligence, Lack of Awareness Behind Rising Water-Related Deaths, Warn Authorities
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (375+ words) COLOMBO (News1st): Sri Lanka Police have called for heightened public awareness and responsibility to prevent water-related accidents following a series of tragic incidents that have claimed lives in recent times. In a public awareness communication issued by the Police Media Division,…...
Sri lanka Clinches Men's and Women's Titles at CASA 7s
19+ hour, 28+ min ago (117+ words) Newsfirst. Sri lanka Clinches Men's and Women's Titles at CASA 7s COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka emerged victorious in both the men's and women's categories at the Central and South Asian Rugby Sevens Championship (CASA 7s) held in Uzbekistan today. CIABOC Probes Antigen…...
Tens of Thousands Join Rival Marches in London
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (171+ words) Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday - the Unite the Kingdom rally organised by far-right figure Tommy Robin - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports…...
Five Italians Drown in Maldives Caves: Rescue Diver Dies During Search for Bodies
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (120+ words) Newsfirst. Five Italians Drown in Maldives Caves: Rescue Diver Dies During Search for Bodies A rescue diver has died while searching for the bodies of a group of Italians who died in a scuba-diving accident in the Maldives. ICC Delegation…...
Revolver Used in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder Supplied by "Gampaha Osman, says Police
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (120+ words) Newsfirst. Revolver Used in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder Supplied by "Gampaha Osman, says Police COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Police have revealed that the revolver used in the murder of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias Ganemulla Sanjeewa was allegedly supplied by Osman Gunasekara…...
Sri Lanka to Expect More Rainfall, Warns Met Department
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (164+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology says that thundershowers may continue in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, and Nor - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results,…...
Sri Lanka Imposes 50% Temporary Surcharge on Vehicle Import Duty for Three Months
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (117+ words) Newsfirst. Sri Lanka Imposes 50% Temporary Surcharge on Vehicle Import Duty for Three Months COLOMBO (News 1st); A media briefing was held this afternoon to clarify facts regarding the newly imposed 50% surcharge on customs import duties for imported vehicles, effective from today....