COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka has been named the World’s No. 1 Island Destination for 2026, topping the list of the 50 Best Islands in the World compiled by international travel publication 'Big 7 Travel.'The prestigious ranking celebrates Sri Lanka’s remarkable diversity, highlighting its golden be...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Amitha Chathuranga, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member of the Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha, who was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm, has been remanded until tomorrow (13)He was remanded after being produced before the Balapitiya Magistrate's Court today.The MP...

COLOMBO (News 1st): An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued increasing the registration fees for companies and societies.The extraordinary gazette has been issued by the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe.According to the new g...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Faculty of Science at the University of Colombo has decided to conduct academic activities online for a period of one week, starting tomorrow.Vice-Chancellor Professor Indika Karunathilake said that the decision was taken in consideration of requests made by students amid the...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Agrarian Development says compensation has been fully provided to all farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah.Commissioner General of Agrarian Development Dhammika Ranatunga said compensation was paid to 112,442 farmers, covering an area of 59,245 hectares.A total of...