News First (News1st Digital) – Sri Lanka’s English News Leader

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45/3 Braybrooke St, Colombo 02
Colombo, Western 00200 Sri Lanka

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About News First – English (News1st Digital)
News First is the English-language news division of News1st Digital, launched in 2007 by MTV/MBC’s Capital Maharaja group. It delivers fast, impartial news across web, live TV, radio, and social media platforms. News First English Website

Coverage & Channels
• Breaking news, politics, business, world, sports, and weather updates
• Live web TV streaming alongside MTV/News1st channels
• Integrated with radio (Sirasa FM & Yes FM) and cable/satellite platforms

Digital Presence
• Official website with trilingual editions (Sinhala, Tamil, English)
• YouTube: • Instagram: Over 160K followers (@newsfirst.lk)
• X (Twitter): real-time news updates

Reputation & Awards
• Recognized for unbiased, “first and fast” reporting
• Awarded Silver at BestWeb.lk (2013 & 2014) for English news portal design and content

Contact & Access
• Website: english.newsfirst.lk
• Live TV via MTV/News1st channels
• Radio via Sirasa FM & Yes FM networks
• Social media: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X (links on the site)

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Accepted Currencies: Sri Lankan Rupees
Payment Types: Cash, Credit Card

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Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed Closed
Thu Closed
Fri Closed
Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sun 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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