COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court scheduled the next hearing in the high-profile money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several areas in and around Colombo experienced significant disruptions last night due to strong winds accompanied by heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread tree falls and ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A four-vehicle collision occurred this morning near the Nawala Open University, causing injuries to four individuals, according to police reports. The accident took place as all ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); In response to growing global concerns over a newly emerging COVID-19 variant, Sri Lanka has intensified PCR testing in selected hospitals across the country. Secretary to the ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A government bank clerk has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud amounting to approximately Rs. 35 million. The suspect is accused of manipulating customer accounts ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of commuters across Sri Lanka continue to face severe disruptions due to ongoing train delays and cancellations, with mounting frustration over the lack of reliable rail ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced a revision to its one-day passport issuance service, effective from Monday, June 2, 2025. According to a media release ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A group of fishermen stranded at sea off the coast of Balapitiya were rescued today following the deployment of a Bell 412 helicopter under the directive of the Secretary of ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The deadline for submitting campaign income and expenditure reports related to the local government elections will expire tomorrow, according to the Election Commission of Sri ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); In response to a growing mental health concerns among university students, the Ministry of Education has announced the launch of a special nationwide program aimed at supporting ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Two suspects have been arrested in connection with an attempted shooting at a shop in Nedimala, Dehiwala, that took place on May 19. One of the suspects is believed to be the ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The President's Office has officially declared National Tax Week, scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 8, 2025, as part of a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about ...