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Pro 'Educational Reforms' Protests Spread
17-01-2026 | 8:10 PM

Pro 'Educational Reforms' Protests Spread

COLOMBO (News 1st); A series of protests erupted across...
Sarvanna Relics To Be Exhibited From February 4
17-01-2026 | 7:14 PM

Sarvanna Relics To Be Exhibited From February 4

COLOMBO (News 1st): The exhibition of the Sarvanna reli...
Old Textbooks To Continue As Reforms Postponed
17-01-2026 | 5:25 PM

Old Textbooks To Continue As Reforms Postponed

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Education says it h...
Traffic Demerit Points Start July- Police
17-01-2026 | 3:22 PM

Traffic Demerit Points Start July- Police

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Police Say That The System of ...

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Eric Meyer Nominated as Next U.S. Ambassador to SL
17-01-2026 | 3:14 PM

Eric Meyer Nominated as Next U.S. Ambassador to SL

COLOMBO (News 1st) -Eric Meyer is set to become the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, after being nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump.Meyer, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, currently serves as the Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs....
Train Services To Resume From 20th
17-01-2026 | 12:48 PM

Train Services To Resume From 20th

COLOMBO (News 1st): Steps have been taken to resume several train services that were suspended due to the recent cyclonic disaster. Accordingly, the Colombo–Trincomalee Night Mail train will resume service from the 20th of January.The Pulathisi Intercity Express Train from Colombo to Batticaloa...
Man Killed And Children Injured In Colombo
17-01-2026 | 12:46 PM

Man Killed And Children Injured In Colombo

COLOMBO (News 1st): Police say the fatal shooting of a man in Jinthupitiya, Colombo, last night, resulted from a dispute between two rival underworld groups.Three police teams have launched investigations to apprehend the suspects involved.The incident occurred at around 10 p.m. yesterday, claiming ...
Final Rites Of Singer Raju Bandara, Today
17-01-2026 | 12:40 PM

Final Rites Of Singer Raju Bandara, Today

COLOMBO (News 1st):The funeral of veteran singer and musician Raju Bandara will be held this evening at the Borella General Cemetery.His remains are currently lying in state at a private funeral parlour in Borella.Raju Bandara, who had been ill for some time, passed away on Thursday at the age of 65...
WP Police Intensify Drug-Driving Raids
17-01-2026 | 12:37 PM

WP Police Intensify Drug-Driving Raids

COLOMBO (News 1st):Police say that more than 300 drivers have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs over the past 15 days.DIG in charge of the Western Province Traffic Division W. P. J. Senadheera, said that legal action will be taken against those offenders.He added that steps have...
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