COLOMBO (News 1st); A 21-year-old woman was abducted in Weligama last night (24), according to Senior Police Superintendent Buddhika Manathunga. The abduction was carried out by two individuals armed with sharp weapons.The woman, who works at a textile factory, was on her way home after finishi...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The World Happiness Report 2025 has been released, revealing that Sri Lanka has dropped to the 133rd position, down from 128th in the 2024 report.A total of 147 countries are ranked in the World Happiness Report.The World Happiness Report is the world’s foremost publication on gl...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Fundamental Rights petitions filed in the Supreme Court seeking to invalidate the decision to construct a wind power plant in Wedithalathivu, Mannar, in collaboration with India's Adani Group, were withdrawn today (18).The withdrawal follows a formal notification from Adani G...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended three Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters.They were apprehended during a special operation conducted in the northern sea area off the Delft Island, Jaffna on the night of 17th Mar 25.Takin...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Batalanda Commission report reveals another grave crime.Earl Sugi Perera, also known as Sydney, is a key witness in this commission.Sydney was an employee of the Ministry of Health.He also ran a lottery shop in front of the Kiribathgoda Young Buddhist Association.On March 23,...