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Court of Appeal Rejects Bail Request of W.M. Mendis Director
COLOMBO (NEWS 1ST) - The Court of Appeal today rejected the bail request of Randev Dinendra John, a director of W.M. Mendis Company, who has been sentenced to imprisonment. The bail application was ...
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Ministry of Education Orders Investigation into Political Content in Exam Paper
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Education has directed officials to investigate the inclusion of five questions related to a political party in the Advanced Level term paper of a school in the ...
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General Election: NEC Outline Key Details on Voting, Security, and Campaigning
COLOMBO (News 1st) - A special media briefing regarding the upcoming general elections was held this morning at the Department of Government Information. The Chairman of the Election Commission, ...
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Special US Envoy for Global Youth Issues to Arrive in Sri Lanka, for an Official Visit
COLOMBO (News 1st): The U.S. Department of State’s Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues, Abby Finkenauer, will travel to Sri Lanka and Nepal from November 12-15, 2024. In Sri Lanka, Special Envoy ...
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DMC to Implement Special Program to Tackle Disasters During Election
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says that a special program is in place to address any emergencies that may arise during the election period. Director of DMC, Pradeep ...
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Over 20 Foreign Election Observers to Monitor 2024 General Election
COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Election Commission of Sri Lanka says that over 20 foreign election observers will be taking part in monitoring the upcoming 2024 general election. Chairman of the ...
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Special Security Measures in Place for 2024 General Election
The transportation of ballot boxes for the 2024 general election will take place today.According to Sri Lanka Police, ...
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Schools, Universities, and Banks Closed for 2024 General Elections
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Education announced that following a request from the Election Commission, a decision was made to close all schools across the country tomorrow and the day after ...
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Sri Lanka Requests U.S. Embassy to Lift Security Advisory for Arugam Bay After Security Enhancements
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka to lift the security advisory currently in place for the US Tourists and Citizens in Sri Lanka. On the ...
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Sri Lanka Navy Apprehends 12 Indian Fishermen for Trespassing in Sea of Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 12 Indian fishermen in the Point Pedro Sea, for trespassing into the Sea of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Navy Spokesperson Captain Gayan Wickramasuriya ...
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CEB to Submit Revised Electricity Tariff Proposals to PUCSL Next Week
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that proposals to reduce electricity tariffs will be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) by next week. CEB's ...