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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Marked in Sri Lanka
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (136+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka joined the global community in marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today, with a series of awareness initiatives aim - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news,…...
UN, Partners End Emergency Response to Cyclone Ditwah
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (437+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Mission concluded, but Sri Lanka's long road to recovery continues as the United Nations and its humanitarian partners officially wrap up the Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP), a critical emergency response effort launched in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah,…...
Heavy Rainfall Over 100mm Forecast Across Several Provinces Today
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (112+ words) Newsfirst. Heavy Rainfall Over 100mm Forecast Across Several Provinces Today COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology says that heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres is likely in many areas across the in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Northern, North Central, and Eastern provinces today....
Gammadda Re-Build Empowers Nuwara Eliya Communities After Cyclone Ditwah
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (454+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); The Gammadda Re-Build Programme, developed for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, was launched yesterday in Nuwara Eliya. Today marks the second day of the initiative, which focuses on restoring livelihoods and rebuilding lives through skills development and empowerment....
Case Against Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be Called Today
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (108+ words) Newsfirst. Case Against Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to be Called Today COLOMBO (News 1st) - The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be called today at the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court. Suresh Salley…...
April Installment of Aswesuma to be Credited Tomorrow
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the installment of the elderly allowance for the month of April will be di - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports…...
Heat Advisory Issued for Several Provinces; Public Urged to Stay Hydrated and Take Precautions
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (117+ words) english. newsfirst. lk Heat Advisory Issued for Several Provinces; Public Urged to Stay Hydrated and Take Precautions COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology says that the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body will remain at a "caution…...
Showers Expected in Several Provinces; Rise in Heat Levels Expected
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (116+ words) Newsfirst Showers Expected in Several Provinces; Rise in Heat Levels Expected COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Meteorology says that showers or thundershowers may occur after around 1: 00 PM today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces, as well as in the…...
18 Sri Lankans in Israel To Return Home Due to Violation of Immigration Laws
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (106+ words) Newsfirst 18 Sri Lankans in Israel To Return Home Due to Violation of Immigration Laws COLOMBO (News 1st) - A group of 18 Sri Lankans in Israel are scheduled to return to the country. Fake Fuel QR Codes Circulating Online Special Window Open to…...
NOT a 2022 Repeat: Minister Explains Why Fuel Use Must Be Managed Now
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (247+ words) COLOMBO (News 1st); Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has called on the public to act responsibly and cooperate with the government's newly introduced QR code-based fuel management system, stressing that the measure is intended to manage fuel consumption amid a volatile…...