COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe has concluded his official visit to Singapore and Japan, returning to the island last night. During his visit, the President engaged in productive meetings with the leaders of both Singapore and Japan, further strengthening bilateral relations. No...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Department of Examinations assures the public that comprehensive security arrangements have been meticulously put in place for the upcoming 2022 GCE OL Examination. Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara, confirms that the assistance of the armed forces, inc...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - In a concerning revelation, the National Dengue Control Unit has reported that a staggering 25 percent of dengue cases reported are identified from children. To address this alarming situation, Dr. Nalin Ariyaratne, the director of the unit, emphasizes the urgent need for parent...

Colombo (News 1st) - Comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya was arrested by the CID at Bandaranaike International Airport on Saturday night while leaving the country, for allegedly making disrespectful remarks about Buddhism, police said. Ms. Edirisooriya is a well-known standup comedian in Sri Lanka ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says that the appointment of an individual to the now vacant position of Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka will be done once the President returns to the island following his official visit to Japan. He add...