REUTERS: The beloved 1990's hit movie, Pretty Woman has become a Broadway musical. The show officially opened on Thursday (August 16) night with Susan Lucci and Debbie Gibson among the all-star guests. Pop star Bryan Adams co-wrote original music and lyrics for the production but didn't rely o...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister Lakshman Kiriella left the island this morning (August 17) to attend the funeral of late Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He is scheduled to express his condolences on the death of the Former Prime Minister representing the country. The final rites of L...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A report on the clinical waste that washed up on the coast of Puttalam has been submitted to the Secretary of the Ministry of Environment by the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). Its General Manager Pradeep Kumara said the report which was handed in today will t...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Over 8000 Kg of dust tea that was taken into the custody of the Police Special Task Force was destroyed in Ovitiyawatte yesterday (August 16). The stock of dust tea was taken into the custody of the Police Special Task Force in Ja-ela. The dust tea was destroyed following ...

UPDATE 4:10 PM - The mound of earth which caused traffic congestion along the Hatton - Colombo main road has now been cleared. Vehicular movement is back to normal. COLOMBO (News 1st) - Vehicular movement along the Hatton - Colombo main road has come to a standstill in the Steddenwatte area fo...