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Sri Lanka to Reapply for EU GSP+ by 2028

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka plans to reapply for the European Union's coveted GSP+ trade concession scheme by the end of 2028, as the country seeks ...

27-08-2026 | 7:25 PM

Nepal PM Assures Swift Rescue Efforts

NDTV - Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called the flash-flood situation in the country an "unprecedented disaster" and asserted that the gove...

27-08-2026 | 4:58 PM

Three Killed, In Anuradhapura Road Accident

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Three people, including a 10-day-old baby, have been killed in a collision between a cab and a three-wheeler in Gonamariyawa, Kab...

27-08-2026 | 3:54 PM

World's 1st AI-Assisted Brain Surgery, Successful

Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old ...

27-08-2026 | 3:04 PM

03 Killed, Including 10-Day-Old-Baby, In A'Pura

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Three people, including a 10-day-old baby, have been killed in a collision between a cab and a three-wheeler in Gonamariyawa, Kab...

27-08-2026 | 2:12 PM

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Sri Lanka To Support Nepal With USD 1M Assistance

COLOMBO (News 1st): Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment said that Sri Lanka will provide US$1 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the Government to make the financial contribution to support Nepal’s ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts. Expressing his deep sorrow over the loss of lives and s...

27-08-2026 | 10:11 PM

Sonal Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Draw Second Test

COLOMBO (News 1st): The second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw today.The match was played at the SSC Grounds in Colombo. India, batting first, declared their innings at 503 for 9.Sri Lanka were bowled out for 290 in their first ...

27-08-2026 | 6:21 PM

Heat Index To Remain At ‘Attention’ Level

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Meteorology states that the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, will remain at a level requiring attention tomorrow across 8 districts.This advisory applies to the districts of Trincomalee, Ampara...

27-08-2026 | 4:34 PM

Sonal Dinusha Helps Sri Lanka Draw Second Test

27-08-2026 | 6:21 PM

Heat Index To Remain At ‘Attention’ Level

27-08-2026 | 4:34 PM

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El Niño Affect 84,545 People Across 07 Districts

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The number of people affected by the prevailing El Niño conditions has risen to 84,545.The Disaster Management Centre said people in seven districts have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions.The highest number of people affected has been reported from the Monar...

27-08-2026 | 1:01 PM