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Two Wild Elephants Died of Electrocution

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Two wild elephants have died after coming into with an electric wire fence set up on a land in Maligawila Jothi Amuna area in Okk...

14-06-2026 | 3:31 PM

Qatari negotiators return to Iran over US deal

A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran to advance negotiations between Iran and the US after last week’s talks.The mediation team is headed by an a...

14-06-2026 | 2:11 PM

CAA Probe into A Supermarket in Kollupitiya

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has launched an investigation into a supermarket in Kollupitiya that sells imported ...

14-06-2026 | 12:36 PM

80% of Mosquito Breeding Sites in Public Places

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says that 80% of mosquito breeding sites identified across the country are located in pub...

14-06-2026 | 12:32 PM

Sri Lanka Beat West Indies by 37 Runs in 2nd T20I

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka secured a convincing 37-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20I played in Kingston.Batting first, Sri Lanka ...

14-06-2026 | 12:05 PM

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Nationwide Dengue Prevention Week Starts Tomo (14)

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government says a Nationwide Dengue Prevention week will be implemented starting tomorrow. The programme is being implemented in response to the rising number of reported dengue cases. The campaign will be launched centering around public places and educational institutions and will continue until the 20th of this month. Accordingly, dengue pr...

14-06-2026 | 3:28 PM

World Blood Donor Day Commemorated Today

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The World Blood Donor Day is being commemorated today under the theme "One Drop of Humanity. Donate Blood. Save Lives."According to the National Blood Transfusion Service, 100% of Sri Lanka’s blood requirement is met through volu...

14-06-2026 | 12:44 PM

Two Suspects Arrested After Deportation from UAE

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Two suspects linked to organized crime and drug trafficking have been arrested following their deportation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Police said the two men had been staying in Abu Dhabi when they were apprehended by th...

14-06-2026 | 12:34 PM

World Blood Donor Day Commemorated Today

14-06-2026 | 12:44 PM

Two Suspects Arrested After Deportation from UAE

14-06-2026 | 12:34 PM

Local News

Body Washes Ashore At The Uswetakeiyawa Beach

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A body has washed ashore along the Uswetakeiyawa beach in Pamunugama.According to Police the identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.The deceased is believed to be a male aged between 40 and 45 years.The body has been placed at the mortuary of the Ragama Hospital .Pa...

14-06-2026 | 10:23 AM