42nd National Milad-un-Nabi State Celebration held under President’s patronage
Sri Lanka places strong faith in the power of the people in building a developed and prosperous nation. President Anura Kumara...
Month: August 2026
Fourth Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Perahera Festival Underway
The fourth Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera Festival is currently parading through the streets of Kandy. The...
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath Expresses Solidarity with Nepal Following Devastating Floods
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his deep sorrow over the devastating floods reported in Rasuwa District and...
May Milad-un-Nabi be a meaningful celebration for all Muslim devotees in Sri Lanka and across the world!
As the month of Rabi' al-Awwal dawns in the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims across the world today (26) commemorate Milad-un-Nabi,...
Message by Prime Minister on the Occasion of National Milad-un-Nabi
I am pleased to extend my greetings on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, which commemorates the birth of the Holy Prophet...
Jetstar launches low-fare flights between Melbourne and Colombo
Australian low-cost airline Jetstar has launched a new low-fare service between Australia and Sri Lanka, with its inaugural flight arriving...
Heavy traffic reported at several expressway interchanges
Severe traffic congestion has been reported at several entrance and exit points along the Southern Expressway, Outer Circular Expressway, and...
WFP Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening School Nutrition Programmes in Sri Lanka
Representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP) met with the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister...
Eleven New Envoys to Sri Lanka Present Credentials to President
Eleven newly appointed Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (25)...
Prison Officers’ Phone Numbers Found on ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’s’ Mobile
COLOMBO (News 1st) - Telephone numbers belonging to 13 prison officers and photographs of seven models and politicians were discovered...
