COLOMBO (News 1st)  - Investigations have been launched using CCTV footage into the shooting attack on the vehicle carrying Thusitha Haloluwa, former Director General of Public Relations to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The incident occurred last night in front of a private hospital in ...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The restructuring of 312 primary schools across the island has officially commenced, marking the first step in the comprehensive education reform process set to be implemented in 2026.A special discussion on the initiative was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harin...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - It has been revealed that 34 individuals involved in drug trafficking contested this year's local government elections.Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that the police have been instructed to carry out a comprehensive investigation into these individuals.The Ministe...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says the proposed electricity tariff is 5.4 percent lower than the tariff in January this year.In a statement, the CEB said it had already reduced tariffs by 20 percent earlier this year as a relief measure for consumers.Following the reduction...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - South-West monsoon conditions are gradually getting established over the island. Due to its impact, Showery conditions are expected to increase in the southwestern parts of the island during today (18) and the next few days.Heavy falls above 100 mm are likely at some places in W...