COLOMBO (News 1st); At the 54th session of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Michéle Taylor delivered a statement on behalf of the United States, commending Sri Lanka's efforts in women's empowerment and economic recovery. "We welcome signs of economic recovery and encourage the government t...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called on voters worldwide to prioritize human rights issues as they participate in elections. With several elections already held and more scheduled for this year, Türk emphasized the importance of consideri...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather alert indicating that showers or thundershowers are expected at various times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Some areas in the W...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from 02-06 September 2024 to attend the Commonwealth Senior Officials meeting scheduled to be held at the Commonwealth Headquarters, Marlborough House in London prior to the Commonwealth He...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Independent presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe has raised critical questions about the economic policies proposed by his rivals, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fiscal benchmarks.He pointed out that while some candidates promise to lower taxes and duties, they ...