New Weekend Newspaper ‘Rana Monara’ Launched in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A new national weekend newspaper, Rana Monara (Golden Peacock), has been launched in Sri Lanka by
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False Claim Blames Coach for Damaged Javelins
A social media post falsely presented as a News 1st report claimed that Turkish Airlines had told Sri Lankan authorities
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Sri Lanka Launches New Research Grants to Boost Universities’ Global Rankings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a new research grant programme aimed at strengthening
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Sri Lanka High Commission Commemorates 162nd Birth Anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala in New Delhi
The 162nd birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala was commemorated in New Delhi on September 17, 2026, with the participation of
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Sri Lanka Launches ‘Plastic-Smart’ School Initiative
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA), with technical support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has introduced a new educational
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Sri Lanka Faces Rising Heat as Sun Moves Directly Over Island
Sri Lanka is experiencing a period of increased heat as the Sun moves southward and passes directly over the island’s
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WFP Hands Over LKR 22 Million in Agricultural Equipment to Nuwara Eliya Farmers and School Meal Suppliers
NUWARA ELIYA, Sri Lanka: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development, Social
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India could overtake China in affluent consumers by 2036: Report reveals
India is projected to have 10.8 crore affluent consumers by 2036, marginally surpassing China’s 10.3 crore, according to the latest
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Symbol of Faith and Friendship: Thai Devotees gift Buddha Statue to Sri Lanka
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok is pleased to announce the ceremonial handover of a seven-foot-tall Buddha statue to
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Sri Lanka Embassy in Paris Conducts Mobile Consular Service in, Portugal and Spain
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris conducted a Mobile Consular Service in Portalegre, Portugal, on Saturday, 25 April 2026,
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