The number of dengue patients has increased to 53,159 so far this year.The National Dengue Control Unit stated that 19,318 ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The number of MOH divisions at risk of a dengue outbreak has increased to 112. The National Dengue Control Unit says the highest number of cases is currently being reported from ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Police say it is now mandatory for all passengers travelling on expressways to wear seat belts. Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Management and Road Safety, ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, says that a full report regarding the funds stolen from the Treasury by cybercriminals has been submitted to ...

The Sirasa - Ruhunu Maya Poson Pooja and the Poson Zones remain open to devotees today.The Sirasa Ramba Damsaviya Poson Zone, ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - According to Sri Lanka Railways, train services between Badulla and Nanu Oya will resume from tomorrow, following the completion of reconstruction work on the Nanu Oya–Ambewela ...

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued introducing new administrative regulations on import-related payments, effective from today. The notification was signed by ...

(Reuters) - Talks that had been planned for Friday between the ‌United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland will not take place, ⁠according to a Swiss foreign ministry ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is set to expand its tourism footprint with plans to officially gazette 20 new tourist zones before November, in a move aimed at accelerating visitor arrivals and ...

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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says steps will be taken to appoint a special committee to prepare necessary plans to address the impact of El Niño situation. She made the ...