COLOMBO (News 1st) -  The Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawned at 3.21 a.m. today, marking a time of joy and celebration for Sri Lankans across the country.Many people visited temples to take part in religious observances and receive blessings for the New Year, while members of the Tamil community...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a valuable festival to celebrate and pass on Sri Lanka's rich heritage to future generations.Even though many Sri Lankans are living abroad, their hearts remain deeply connected to their homeland.Across the world, members of the Sri Lankan diaspo...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - With millions expected to travel across the country during the festive period, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake highlighted the increased risk of road accidents and urged all citizens—especially public transport providers—to take simple...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Excise Department has launched a hotline to report the illegal sale of liquor.Information can be shared with the department via the hotline number 1913.Raids are underway to apprehend individuals involved in the illegal sale of alcohol, following the closure of liquor stores ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Police opened fire on a car that was fleeing despite orders to stop in Kotahena last night.It was later revealed that the car had been stolen by a suspect.At about 10:30 PM last night, a man stole a car with two women inside in Wasala Road, Kotahena.A pregnant woman and her mothe...