Category: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Government Printer says ballot papers will NOT be printed without funds
Colombo (News1st) – The National Election Commission said on Monday (13) that the Government Printer has stated that if funds are not provided ballot papers…
Passport services delayed due to system issue
COLOMBO (News 1st); Passport services at the Department of Immigration and Emigration were delayed on Monday (13) due to a system issue. Harsha Ilukpitiya, the…
Over two dozen people arrested with party drugs
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police arrested 31 people from Biyagama for the possession of Party Drugs. They were arrested while partying at a hotel…
President tells officials to buy 1kg of paddy for Rs.100/-
President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the government officials to take the necessary measures to purchase a kilo of paddy at a guaranteed price of Rs. 100….
“Election Commission has violated our privileges,” MPs allege in letter to Speaker
Colombo (News1st) – Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana says the letter submitted by a group of Parliamentarians stating that the National Election Commission violated their privileges,…
AG files appeal in High Court against order discharging Wasantha Mudalige from all charges
Colombo (News 1st) – The Attorney General has filed an appeal before the Colombo High Court calling to set aside the order issued by the…
Attempt to smuggle 206 live Star Tortoises to Malaysia stopped by Sri Lanka Customs at BIA
COLOMBO (News 1st) – A Custom official said that 206 Live star tortoises were being smuggled out of Sri Lanka to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The star…
the story of Analog Forests
Written by Shehan Ranatunga Written by Shehan Ranatunga 12 Feb, 2023 | 1:06 pm Can the old forests of Sri Lanka be restored to…
Pakistan Joint Chiefs Chairman meets CDS Shavendra Silva
COLOMBO (News 1st); General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan arrived in Sri Lanka for…
More meetings against govt’s tax regime
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Professionals’ Trade Unions will meet on Monday to discuss the measures that will be taken against the government’s unjust tax…
