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IMF to Review Sri Lanka's 5th & 6th EFF
04-04-2026 | 4:02 PM

IMF to Review Sri Lanka's 5th & 6th EFF

COLOMBO (News 1st); Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Ani...
Two Dead in Collision in Kilinochchi
04-04-2026 | 3:52 PM

Two Dead in Collision in Kilinochchi

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two 19-year-old youths died after t...
Health Ministry: Doctor Hiring Underway
04-04-2026 | 2:47 PM

Health Ministry: Doctor Hiring Underway

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Han...
7,000 MT LP Gas Shipment Arrives at the HIP
04-04-2026 | 1:11 PM

7,000 MT LP Gas Shipment Arrives at the HIP

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Laugfs Gas announced that a vessel...

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Five Habits Threaten Police Careers - IGP
04-04-2026 | 11:40 AM

Five Habits Threaten Police Careers - IGP

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya, said that five key factors have negatively impacted both the professional and personal lives of police officers.These include,Propensity for bribery and corruptionAlcohol and Drug consumptionUnsuitable relationshipsMobile phon...
Afghanistan Hit by Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake
04-04-2026 | 10:26 AM

Afghanistan Hit by Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake

COLOMBO (News 1st); Eight people were killed and one child was injured on Friday (Apr 3) when a house collapsed in Kabul following an earthquake in Afghanistan, acc to the country's National Disaster Management Authority.An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Friday...
National Colleges: Expert Reform Launch
04-04-2026 | 9:11 AM

National Colleges: Expert Reform Launch

COLOMBO (News 1st); An expert committee has been appointed to enhance standards and restructure the National Colleges of Education.The committee is chaired by Professor Liyanage Amarakeerthi of the University of Peradeniya, and includes Professor Arosha Adikaram of the University of Colombo, Profess...
Three Arrested for Illegal Possession of Fuel
04-04-2026 | 8:11 AM

Three Arrested for Illegal Possession of Fuel

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A 58-year-old man was arrested in Heiyanthuduwa, Sapugaskanda for possessing 180 liters of diesel without a valid license.Police also arrested two individuals in Danduwa, Sevanagala for transporting 1,000 liters of kerosene without a license. The suspects, aged 39 and 49 ar...
GMOA Resumes Islandwide Strike
04-04-2026 | 7:32 AM

GMOA Resumes Islandwide Strike

The Government Medical Officers' Association will resume its strike action from 8 a.m. today, citing concerns over the ongoing transfer process.GMOA Secretary, Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, said that the strike is being carried out across hospitals islandwide.Meanwhile, Health Ministry Secretary, Dr. Ani...

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Five Habits Threaten Police Careers - IGP

Five Habits Threaten Police Careers - IGP

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya, said that five key factors have negatively impacted both the professional and personal lives of police officers.These include,Propensity for bribery and corruptionAlcohol and D
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Afghanistan Hit by Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake

Afghanistan Hit by Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake

COLOMBO (News 1st); Eight people were killed and one child was injured on Friday (Apr 3) when a house collapsed in Kabul following an earthquake in Afghanistan, acc to the country's National Disaster Management Authority.An earthquake of magnitude 5.
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National Colleges: Expert Reform Launch

National Colleges: Expert Reform Launch

COLOMBO (News 1st); An expert committee has been appointed to enhance standards and restructure the National Colleges of Education.The committee is chaired by Professor Liyanage Amarakeerthi of the University of Peradeniya, and includes Professor Aro
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Three Arrested for Illegal Possession of Fuel

Three Arrested for Illegal Possession of Fuel

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A 58-year-old man was arrested in Heiyanthuduwa, Sapugaskanda for possessing 180 liters of diesel without a valid license.Police also arrested two individuals in Danduwa, Sevanagala for transporting 1,000 liters of kerosene witho
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GMOA Resumes Islandwide Strike

GMOA Resumes Islandwide Strike

The Government Medical Officers' Association will resume its strike action from 8 a.m. today, citing concerns over the ongoing transfer process.GMOA Secretary, Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, said that the strike is being carried out across hospitals island
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