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Sri Lanka appoints new Health Minister

COLOMBO (News 1st) – A cabinet reshuffle was held on Monday (23).  Keheliya Rambukwella was removed from the position of Minister of Health and appointed…

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Ali Zahir Moulana sworn in as a MP

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Ali Zahir Moulana was sworn in as a Member of Parliament a short while ago. He was sworn in before Speaker…

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Tech giants will leave Sri Lanka if ‘Online Safety Bill’ goes ahead, warns Harsha

COLOMBO (News 1st); Opposition lawmaker Dr. Harsha De Silva warned that if Sri Lanka proceeds ahead with the new Online Safety Bill, tech giants such…

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe addresses G77 + China summit in Cuba

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the crucial role of science, technology and innovation in overcoming the current development challenges faced by developing nations worldwide. He expressed…

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President leaves for Cuba, & US on official visit

Colombo (News 1st), Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Cuba, and the United States of America on Wednesday (13) morning to attend the Group…

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Sri Lankan President discusses digitisation with Commonwealth Sec. General

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe met the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, during his visit to the U.K. The President and the Secretary-General…

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No election in 2023, and election will be held when economy is stable

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesperson & Minister Bandula Gunawardena noted that given the economic situation the country is facing, it is unlikely that…

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Sri Lanka appoints four new High Court Judges

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday (5) appointed four new High Court Judges. District Judges T.J. Prabhakaran,  P.K. Parana Gamage, and Assistant Secretary…

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe returns from visit to Singapore and Japan

COLOMBO (News 1st) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe has concluded his official visit to Singapore and Japan, returning to the island last night. During his visit,…

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President calls for Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a pivotal business round table on “Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival & Opportunities for Japanese Enterprise,” where he presented the nation’s…

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