COLOMBO (News 1st); The Hambantota International Port (HIP) is redefining industrial infrastructure by evolving into a thriving marine ecosystem and research site. A recent coral reef study conducted by the Ocean University of Sri Lanka (OCUSL) at HIP’s breakwater revealed that 35% of the coral...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Preliminary investigations have been launched into alleged irregularities in housing projects implemented by the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) during the tenure of Sajith Premadasa as Minister of Housing from 2015 to 2019.The probe is being conducted by the Perman...

(CNA) : Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months. The Harry Potter star, 35, was disqualified and ordered to pay £1,044 (US$1,398) after she was caught driving at 38mph (61.2 kilometres per hour) in a 30mph zone in Oxford.Watson, who shot to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potte...

On July 16, Activision introduced an age-verification requirement that requires Call of Duty players to add their birthdate to their account to continue playing games like Black Ops 6 or Warzone.Underage users who do not submit a valid birthdate or gain parental consent may risk their Call of Duty a...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The owner of the Hambantota Bird Park was arrested in connection with the illegal importation of luxury motorcycles into Sri Lanka.Police stated that the suspect had been evading authorities for several days. He was arrested today (17) in Colombo and is currently being held at th...