#PowerofThePeople

"People Are Just Making Up Issues"

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Rumours of a fuel shortage in recent days triggered panic buying and queues at filling stations. However, according to the v...

02-03-2025 | 9:37 PM

CPC Assures Steady Fuel Supply Across The Island

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will distribute fuel and continue their operations today, even though it is not a regular w...

02-03-2025 | 12:19 PM

Two suspects arrested over journalist abduction

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) stated that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction and brut...

02-03-2025 | 11:28 AM

Suspect Arrested In Negombo With Narcotics

COLOMBO (News 1st): A suspect in possession of a consignment of narcotic pills, was arrested in Negombo. The consignment of narcotic pills in his...

02-03-2025 | 11:25 AM

Special training program for O/L exam invigilators

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Examinations announced, That a special awareness program has been launched for invigilators of the GCE Ordinary...

02-03-2025 | 11:19 AM

More Latest News

Fuel Distributors and Govt Respond to Concerns

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The ongoing discussions surrounding the fuel distribution issue continue to evolve. Today, the Fuel Distributors Association confirmed that they would participate in a scheduled meeting with the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) next Tuesday(4) at 9 AM. This comes after the government's decision to change the distribution system, which has caused some disagreement among distributors.Meanwhile, the g...

02-03-2025 | 8:25 PM

Exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic

COLOMBO (NEWS 1st)- Diyawadana Nilame Nilanga Pradeep Dela announced that the Sri Dalada expostion will commence on April 18.He made this statement during a special media briefing this afternoon.The exposition will be held for 10 days....

02-03-2025 | 8:15 PM

CPC Ensures Steady Fuel Supply Across Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has confirmed that fuel distribution operations will continue today, despite it being a non-working day, to ensure a steady supply across the island.In Badulla, fuel was distributed to CPC f...

02-03-2025 | 7:53 PM

Exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic

02-03-2025 | 8:15 PM

CPC Ensures Steady Fuel Supply Across Sri Lanka

02-03-2025 | 7:53 PM

Local News

Aswesuma Census 75% Complete, says WBB

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Welfare Benefits Board says that approximately 75% of the census of low-income families who submitted applications for the second phase of the Aswesuma program has been completed. This census is being conducted by census officers deployed island-wide.Accordingly, if cens...

02-03-2025 | 8:26 AM