COLOMBO (News 1st) - One person was killed in a shooting that took place in Idamthota, Ambalangoda.Police said that the victim was shot at about 6.30 pm, while he was traveling on the road.The deceased is a 45-year-old father of four, and a resident of Idamthota.No information has yet been revealed ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, informed Parliament today (14) that the controversial Batalanda Commission report will be referred to the Attorney General for further legal action.He made these remarks while presenting the Batalanda Commission report to Parliament...

COLOMBO (News 1st)' A complaint was lodged today (14) with the Criminal Investigation Department, seeking justice for Sub-Inspector Rohitha Priyadarshana, who was murdered in 1990 while serving as the OIC of the Crimes Division of the Sapugaskanda Police.The complaint was filed by Palitha Manuwarna,...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Former Philippines President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s initial appearance is scheduled to take place on Friday, 14 March 2025, at 14:00 hours (Hague local time), before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court.Authorities of the Republic of the Philippines arrested Dut...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Pekoe Train has made it to the top of The World’s Greatest Places of 2025, ranked by the prestigious Time Magazine.The 186-mile Pekoe Trail, completed last March, is named after the high-grade black tea produced on many Sri Lankan estates. This trail, the country's fi...