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Breaking News Alerts
You can now get breaking news direct to your phone via SMS, or you can call to hear the latest events. This essential service helps you keep in touch with what’s happening in Sri Lanka and the world in the language of your choice.
* Activate News1st Alerts on your mobile! Service is FREE till 30th September 2012.
News Activation/ Deactivation Code
Local News on SMS
- Activation/
Deactivation Code - Activation/
Deactivation Code
DERANA
PUWATH
NEWS2
DNEWS
DM
AM
INFO
HIRU
GOLD
SOORIYAN
LIVE
NFU
NAT
NUS
Business News on SMS
- Activation/
Deactivation Code - Activation/
Deactivation Code
LBO
VIMASUMA
Video Alerts
- Activation/
Deactivation Code
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DV
International News on SMS
- Activation/
Deactivation Code
CNN
Regional News on SMS
- Region Activation/
Deactivation Code - Region Activation/
Deactivation Code
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Western
LNB
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Ruhuna
LNR
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Kadurata
LNK
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Rajarata
LNNC
Listen to News
Activation
Type <Code> and send to 678
ie : Type DERANA and send to 678
Deactivation
Type OFF <Code> and send to 678
ie : Type OFF DERANA and send to 678
Use
Once activated, you will simply receive news alerts as SMS. Depending on the source you choose, the type of news will vary.
Pricing
The monthly rental for each SMS service is Rs. 30 per month. Note that you are not billed per message, it’s a bulk rate.
Applicable taxes to be added
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