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June Electricity Tariff Hike? AKD Explains Why

June Electricity Tariff Hike? AKD Explains Why

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has revealed that a June electricity tariff revision will see a hike.Speaking during ...

03-05-2025 | 12:29 AM
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Energy Sovereignty Intact: Trinco Isn’t for Sale

Energy Sovereignty Intact: Trinco Isn’t for Sale

COLOMBO (News 1st); Amid growing concerns and allegations from opposition parties regarding the leasing of the Trincomalee Port and associated energy ...

02-05-2025 | 11:49 PM
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Chile Issues Tsunami Warning After Earthquake

Chile Issues Tsunami Warning After Earthquake

Chile has issued a tsunami warning and said people should evacuate a coastal area in the south of country after a large earthquake.The warning was iss...

02-05-2025 | 7:58 PM
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Prince Harry Loses Legal Challenge Over Security

Prince Harry Loses Legal Challenge Over Security

The Duke of Sussex has lost a legal challenge over the levels of security he and his family are entitled to while in the UK.Prince Harry had been seek...

02-05-2025 | 7:47 PM
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Immigration Services Limited May 5–7

Immigration Services Limited May 5–7

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Immigration & Emigration has announced that the one day and normal services of issuing passports will be li...

02-05-2025 | 6:26 PM
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Campaigning for LG Elections Ends Tonight

Campaigning for LG Elections Ends Tonight

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Campaigning for the local government elections will conclude at midnight tonight, in accordance with the Election Commission’s directive that all campaigning must end 48 hours before the polls.The elections are scheduled to be held on May 6....
03-05-2025 | 8:23 AM
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Ragging Is a Crime, Not a Tradition – President

Ragging Is a Crime, Not a Tradition – President

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a strong condemnation of ragging in Sri Lanka’s universities, calling it an outdated and criminal practice that must be eradicated from the country’s higher education system.Speaking o...
03-05-2025 | 8:20 AM
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“A Crime Empire Beneath the Surface”

“A Crime Empire Beneath the Surface”

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has raised serious concerns over the state of public security in Sri Lanka, revealing alarming findings about the circulation of military-grade weapons and the infiltration of criminal elements i...
03-05-2025 | 8:11 AM
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Ragging Is a Crime, Not a Tradition – President

Ragging Is a Crime, Not a Tradition – President

03-05-2025 | 8:20 AM
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“A Crime Empire Beneath the Surface”

“A Crime Empire Beneath the Surface”

03-05-2025 | 8:11 AM
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Director Of The NLB Released On Bail
02-05-2025 | 3:24 PM

Director Of The NLB Released On Bail

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thusitha Halloluwa, who served...
British Woman, 115, Becomes World's Oldest Person
02-05-2025 | 10:52 AM

British Woman, 115, Becomes World's Oldest Person

(BBC): A woman from the UK has become the oldest p...
UGC to Release Admission Handbook Today
02-05-2025 | 10:21 AM

UGC to Release Admission Handbook Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The University Grants Commiss...
2000 University Faculty Positions Open
02-05-2025 | 10:11 AM

2000 University Faculty Positions Open

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Education, Hig...
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